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”.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tershblissett/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tershblissett/support