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Here comes the leadership reminder I post just about quarterly: It is unrealistic to expect extraordinary effort and performance without creating an environment where people are extraordinarily valued.

Repeated for emphasis: Great leaders are tough-minded on standards AND tender-hearted with people. Great leaders are tough-minded on standards AND tender-hearted with people. Great leaders are tough-minded on standards AND tender-hearted with people.

As leaders, there are always millions of external factors outside of our control. What we can consistently do is focus on our circle of influence and our circle of control and take small steps to make big impact within those spheres. #LeadershipThatWorks

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain

PSA: Leaders don’t have to choose between 'vulnerability' and 'strength.' What do you think? conantleadership.com/vulnerability-…

What is your burning #passion that drives your #thoughtleadership? Our guest Doug Conant shares his passion for improving #leadership on this episode of #LeveragingThoughtLeadership #podcast thoughtleadershipleverage.com/improving-thou…

"Imagine if we started asking ‘what would this look like in 100 years?’ as often as we ask ‘What would this look like next quarter?'” - Joan Westenberg conantleadership.com/vulnerability-…

Very interesting piece from Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, worth a read.

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan conantleadership.com/26-tough-minde…

"The hardest person you will ever have to lead is yourself. " - Bill George conantleadership.com/26-tough-minde…

Whether the question is abt driving self-reflection, growth, accountability, performance, work-life balance, or any other desired behavior—my answer always starts with, "You first." I say it to myself & to other leaders: Model the behavior you want to see & watch the results.

The brilliant Amy Edmondson says: “Purpose, motivation, and an exciting goal” are the fuel, “but the vehicle won’t run if the brakes are on.” Psychological safety is like “taking your foot off the brakes so you’re not holding yourself back.” conantleadership.com/amy-edmondson-…

“Whether you have a 30-person or 30,000-person workforce . . . people want to feel like the work they’re doing has an impact, can make a difference, and they want to feel like they’re valued for what they’re doing every day.” conantleadership.com/keeper-of-the-… #Leadership

'Be the Keeper of the Flame' - Create Inspiring Workplace Cultures buff.ly/rlMr9mG @dougconant #leadership #culture #workplace #employeeexperience

One thing I've learned in 45+ years in leadership is that people can smell BS from a mile away. They can tell if you're genuine and sincere or if you're not. Being real & building trust is the only way to create an enduring enterprise with lasting value. leadersmag.com/issues/2025.2_…

Accountable leadership is rooted in a profound feeling of responsibility for the role of leading people as well as “a sense of urgency” to propel the organization forward. conantleadership.com/2-leadership-e…

"A large body of evidence shows that stress is a form of so-called emotional contagion and can, in fact, spread among members in a group remarkably quickly—and have a lingering effect that lasts for hours, even days." conantleadership.com/psychological-…

"When you’re doing something that has meaning, and efficacy, and is delivering tangible value, we tend to have energy to spare. When we find our work isn’t making a difference, that it isn’t going anywhere—that’s exhausting.” - Liz Wiseman conantleadership.com/liz-wiseman-do…