AFLA Conference Archives-Partnership is the New Leadership

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The session began with Ty Bennett exploring leadership concepts, focusing on challenging the status quo and building exceptional relationships. Bennett shared an amusing encounter on a flight that led to a thought-provoking question: "Why would anyone follow you as a leader?" This prompted a deep dive into partnership-based leadership, emphasizing genuine relationships, and the importance of investing in people. <br /><br />Bennett highlighted that most leaders desire commitment from their team and that people are more committed to individuals than companies. Citing Arthur T. DeMolis as an example, Bennett illustrated how loyalty to leadership fostered company-wide support.<br /><br />Bennett's perspective views leadership through the lens of partnership, driven by passion, accountability, and value. He shared anecdotes to demonstrate the impact of leaders investing in their people, which fosters trust and commitment.<br /><br />Bennett also stressed the importance of involving team members in decision-making, as ownership and commitment arise from collaboration. Lastly, he critiqued the traditional view of motivation, suggesting leaders should remove obstacles rather than just cheering from the sidelines. His session closed with an inspiring story of resilience and a call to leaders to make meaningful impacts through effective partnerships with their teams.

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Ty Bennett

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Location Phoenix, AZ

Year 2019

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leadership

partnership

relationships

commitment

accountability

motivation

collaboration

investment

resilience

Phoenix, AZ

2019