Jul 23 2024 43 mins
Sean Flaherty, Executive Vice President of Innovation at ITX Corp, shares his experiences in the Navy and how they shaped his views on leadership and creativity. He discusses the importance of connection before content and creating an environment where people care about each other and the mission. Flaherty emphasizes that leadership is about inspiring people to be their best selves and driving creativity to maximize results. He also highlights the need to set goals appropriately and prioritize spheres of caring and influence. The conversation explores the changing expectations of leaders in business and the importance of human connection in leadership. It discusses the shift from focusing solely on results to prioritizing relationships and the impact of cultural differences on leadership styles. The conversation also highlights the need for leaders to model the behaviors they want to see in their teams and the importance of creating systems to foster communication and constructive feedback. The role of younger generations in driving change and the potential consequences of apathy in organizations are also discussed. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the joy of teaching and the hope for the future of leadership.
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