Multi-Chapter | Dad Jokes & Deadlines
We spend our entire careers learning how to deliver efficiently and effectively. We know how to hit the milestone, meet the deadline and manage the risks in order to keep the program on track at all costs. And for many of us, we get pretty good at it.
But there’s another side of leadership that doesn’t come with a dashboard of metrics, a weekly status report, or a return to green plan. At home, there are no formal metrics being tracked. There are no performance reviews and definitely no clear indication whether you are “on track.”
All you have are moments in time, defined by your presence, and the impact it has on people who notice when you’re not there.
This talk explores the tension between execution and impact, between being in charge and being influential, and between short-term deliverables and long-term legacy.
Through real, relatable stories from fatherhood and decades of real world experience leading large complex programs, this session brings a candid and often humorous look at what leadership really looks like when authority disappears, feedback is unfiltered, and the stakes feel a little more personal.
Because while deliverables define success in the short term, legacy is shaped over time through consistent actions and decisions. And sometimes, the moments that matter most don’t come from a plan or a process, but from something as simple as showing up, even if it’s just with a poorly timed dad joke.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the distinction between execution-driven leadership and influence-driven leadership across different environments
- Examine how leadership effectiveness changes when authority, structure, and formal metrics are removed
- Identify practical ways to strengthen presence, communication, and emotional awareness in both professional and personal contexts
- Recognize the long-term impact of everyday leadership behaviors on trust, connection, and legacy
Learning Outcomes
- Apply influence-based leadership techniques in situations where authority is limited or ineffective
- Reframe success beyond traditional project metrics to include long-term impact
- Adjust leadership approaches in real time based on context, environment, and stakeholder needs
- Make more intentional decisions about where and how they invest their time and energy
Speakers
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