unlock leadership potential - leadership motivational speaker Connie Podesta

ConniePodesta

  • Home
  • Keynote Topics
  • About
    • About Connie
    • Credentials
  • Videos
  • Speaker Kit
  • Blog
  • Store
  • Contact
  • Book Connie
How to Unlock the Potential Within Your Leadership Team

How to Unlock the Potential Within Your Leadership Team

by Connie Podesta | Nov 25, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Leadership

Learn how great leaders empower people, drive change, and create cultures where everyone takes ownership, communicates boldly, and takes action. Leadership today isn’t for the faint of heart. Change is relentless. Expectations are higher. And organizations can’t...
Like It or Not:  You ARE a Leader

Like It or Not: You ARE a Leader

by Connie Podesta | Aug 24, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Leadership, Motivation

Leadership Perceptions De-Bunked By Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Connie Podesta Bottom line? YOU ARE A LEADER. All the time. Whether you’re at work or at home. On payroll or volunteering. Whether you chose leadership or had it thrust upon you. Even if you think you’re...
Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!

Leadership…How to be the Person Others Want to Follow!

by Connie Podesta | Aug 18, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Leadership, Motivational Speaking

True leadership isn’t managing—it’s empowering. Be the person others choose to follow by setting the bar high and inspiring ownership. Let’s face it—our world is hungry for leaders who don’t just hold the title but actually earn the trust. Leadership today isn’t about...
The Number One Mistake Leaders Make? The Answer Might Surprise You

The Number One Mistake Leaders Make? The Answer Might Surprise You

by Connie Podesta | Apr 21, 2025 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Leadership

The #1 mistake leaders make? Ignoring bad behavior. Silence sends the wrong message—and reinforces the very actions you want to stop. After more than 25 years as a human behavior expert and leadership keynote speaker, I’ve been asked every version of this question:...

Two Minute Tip on Leadership…

by Connie Podesta | Mar 31, 2011 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Leadership

By Motivational Speaker Connie Podesta Here is my two-minute tip of the month on leadership.  Short & Sweet! Share with your friends and co-workers and let me know what you think!  How are YOU standing out in a LEADERSHIP role?
connie@conniepodesta.com

QUICKLINKS

  • Personality Shapes
  • StandOut Quiz
  • Keynote Topics
  • About Connie
  • Videos
  • Speaker Kit
  • Press Kit
  • Blog

RECENT POSTS

Salespeople: Quit Making Excuses. START Making More Sales

The Psychology of Leadership: How to Lead People Well | Connie Podesta

Navigating Change with Resilience (and a Little Humor)

HAPPINESS Doesn’t PROCRASTINATE

The REAL Cost of a Negative Attitude

7 Reasons Your Next Audience Might Need a Little Comedy and Therapy

GET IN TOUCH

connie@conniepodesta.com

Connie Podesta Presents, LLC
7200 Dallas Parkway, Suite 2022
Plano, TX 75026

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONNIE CONNECTION

Sign up and receive a free copy of Connie's award-winning ebook, StandOut Leadership

Sending