Why Connection – Our Leadership Philosophy
Why Connection?
The Problem: Our People Are Distracted, Disengaged And Disconnected
Trust, empathy and compassion are plummeting. Change and transformation efforts are getting stuck, productivity is declining and shame, blame and a lack of accountability are rife. Our workplaces have the lowest levels of belonging and engagement ever recorded.
Our workplaces have the lowest levels of belonging and engagement ever recorded:
- 79% of workers worldwide are disengaged
- Over 50% are lonely and disconnected, and meet the criteria for burnout
The Solution: Connection – Healthier, Happier & Higher Performing People!
Connected Cultures Have A Competitive Advantage
Connection is the bedrock upon which great, high performing cultures are built. It underpins stand out leadership, drives individual performance, bonds teams and breaks down organisational silos.
Connected Cultures outperform on all key metrics, navigate change more smoothly, recover from downturns better, learn, collaborate and innovate more. Connection exponentially increases belonging, performance and retention:
+34% higher results
+36% increase in well-being
+59% more positive relationships
+92% more professional growth
Our Programs Teach Your Leaders How To:
- Amplify Leadership Impact: Uncover insights into their unique, authentic leadership style and enhance self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Ignite High-Performance & Create A Connected Culture: Master the art of leading with Vision and Purpose and transform any team into a high-engagement, high-performance powerhouse.
- Navigate Change with Confidence and Resilience: Build unshakeable personal and team resilience and craft a personalised toolkit for stress management and work-life harmony.
- Command the Room with Executive Presence and Gravitas: Develop a magnetic, authentic presence and communicate and influence with impact in any situation.
- Elevate Strategic Thinking and Flawless Execution: Sharpen their ability to see around corners and translate big-picture thinking into actionable results.
- Expand Their Sphere of Influence: Build a powerful, diverse professional network and develop the art of stakeholder management for win-win outcomes.
- Achieve Personal Growth and Deep Fulfillment: Reconnect with their own core Purpose and Values and experience alignment and meaning in work and life.
What We Believe About Connection
Connected Leaders Create Connected Teams and Connected Cultures
Connected Leaders
Connected Leaders are human Leaders. They’re values led, have crystal clear vision, inspire exceptional results and create teams people love to be a part of and thrive in.
Connected Teams
Connected Teams create extraordinary outcomes. Built on deep trust and care, they’re safe havens for courageous, vibrant conversations that improve and transform the business, themselves and each other.
Connected Cultures
Connected Cultures are alive and aligned. They’re values led, focussed on achieving their vision and purpose and care about their people, their customers and the world.
Our Connected Leaders Model is the foundation of all our programs.
The Connected Leader’s Model provides an easy starting point for Leaders of all levels of experience.
It has been carefully designed to link with specific Leadership competencies your organisation may be prioritising like; psychological safety, trust or difficult conversations. The Connected Leader’s System creates an immediate shared understanding, common language, and aligned way of thinking that can deepen and develop over time.
The Connected Leaders Model
Connection with Self
When we’re connected with ourselves, we know our strengths and our blind spots. We can turn our attention out; towards our goals, other people, and the future.
Connection with Meaning
When we’re connected with our meaning and purpose, we feel clear about what we want, personally motivated and confident in our actions and choices.
Connection with Others
When we’re connected to others, we feel accepted, safe and supported. We have empathy and understanding for others and feel a sense of belonging.
Theory Underpinning our Connected Leaders System
The Connected Leaders System is built on the foundations of three key theories; Inclusive Leadership, Conscious Leadership, and Integral Leadership.
Inclusive Leadership is about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where everyone’s perspectives and contributions are valued.
Conscious Leadership focuses on self-awareness, personal growth, and creating meaningful connections with others.
Integral Leadership integrates multiple perspectives and considers the complex systems and dynamics at play in an organisation.
By incorporating these foundational elements of Leadership, the Connected Leaders System provides a clear framework for Leaders to develop their thinking and their practical skills to create positive, impactful change within the organisation.
We worked with Celeste on a number of projects at Guardian Australia. She has been instrumental in helping our executive team better understand each other – including our respective strengths, weaknesses and ways of working – which has made a substantial improvement to our working relationships and overall performance. Celeste has facilitated many of our strategic conversations, helping us prioritise the issues and opportunities that are most important to the business and making a substantial contribution to our recent growth. Celeste is also an absolute pleasure to work with – I highly recommend her.
DAN STINTON – MD, GUARDIAN AUSTRALIA
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