Leadership doesn’t break down because leaders don’t care. It breaks down in the moments we miss.
In the Season 5 premiere of Leadership: The Secret Sauce, we sit down with Mickey Connolly, Chairman and Founder of Conversant, to explore how presence, language, and timing shape leadership more than authority or strategy ever could.
Mickey shares the moment that changed the trajectory of his life and work, and why he believes language is not just a tool, but the meeting place of our humanity. From high-stakes negotiations to everyday leadership conversations, he explains how weak presence leads to missed signals, missed moments, and missed opportunities to lead.
In this conversation, we explore:
1. Why “the conversations are the work” of leadership
2. How presence determines whether leaders catch critical signals
3. The redemptive power of language in trust, alignment, and action
4. What wise leaders listen for
5. Why human connection matters more (not less) in an AI-driven world
6. How timing, curiosity, and awareness change leadership outcomes
This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about saying more, but about noticing more.
🎧 Whether you’re a leader, coach, or executive navigating complexity, this conversation will help you lead more effectively in the moments that matter most.
👉 Listen now and discover why the redemptive power of language is Mickey Connolly’s secret sauce.
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