686. Be Everything That Your Organization Needs with Tom Connally

Today’s guest, Tom Connally, is an experienced leader, strategist, and change agent with proven performance leading, building, and fixing organizations by creating a culture of performance. In over 30 years of Marine leadership, he led organizations from 50-3500 personnel, with budgets up to $2.8B. Tom served as a Director for two defense companies, before founding Connally Consulting where he helps leaders improve their performance and success professionally, personally, spiritually, and physically. 

 

[00:01 - 09:00] Opening Segment

• Introducing Tom to the show
• A retired Marine Colonel and leadership expert 
• How top-down leadership is the most effective and beneficial type of leadership
• Communication is key to being a successful leader, and learning yourself is essential for becoming a better leader

 

[09:01 - 26:36] From Being A Boss to Being A Leader

• The leader has to be what the organization needs
• The leader should always be bringing people along
• What to do in situations where you don’t feel like doing something
• Using your limited amount of willpower wisely
• Leadership consists of both big job and small job people
• You have a limited amount of willpower, so it's important to use it wisely.

 

[26:37 - 40:28] Leading People in Different Ways

• The importance of authenticity in leadership
• Leaders should show their people what they're doing and why it's important
• Leaders need to maintain a cool, calm, and collected demeanor to lead effectively in stressful or combat environment
• To lead effectively in a peaceful environment, leaders must be familiar with their employees and understand their strengths and weaknesses
• Leaders should also be constantly thinking to anticipate potential problems and make informed decisions
• Tom’s definition of integrity is living one's highest values
• How becoming a business owner is an ongoing journey that requires continual interaction and learning
• Tom encourages business owners to talk to others about their business and to be open to feedback

 

[40:29 - 41:18] Closing Segment

• See the links below to connect with Tom
• Final words

 

Quotes:

 

“Leadership is something that you develop. It’s something that you grow. People are born with talents, but they’re not necessarily born leaders.” - Tom Connally

 

“The leader has to be who everybody in that organization needs.” - Tom Connally

 

“If you have the time to put it off until the next morning, you’ll have much better and clearer decisions.” - Tom Connally

 

Connect with Tom through LinkedIn and YouTube, or visit www.ConnallyConsulting.com. Check out his book, “Becoming a Leader”.

 

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