Carl Connors

I work in the Royal Air Force - Fire & Rescue Service, currently in my final year studying with the OU towards a BSc in IT, Computing & Business.

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

As #pet owners, it's our obligation to protect them in every way we can. The government laws on #microchipping #pets are currently unethical. #ProtectOurPets #FernsLaw #OUB329 @B329Leadership. #B329LeadershipChallenge check out our teams call to action📹👇https://t.co/v2yVcdIv3B

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

Applying storytelling in #leadership, using images, videos and campaigns, with its effectiveness on reframing discourse is the main learning point this week @B329Leadership. With this knowledge, I'll ensure I'm applying all 5 elements of storytelling more effectively #OUB329 Wk17

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

I appreciate the challenged view @B329Leadership gives of only people/practices enacting #leadership. I'm intrigued to learn how with #activistLeadership purpose also forms #leadership, with important issues coming together to find acceptable/desirable solutions. #OUB329 Wk16

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

@B329Leadership has taught me that an ability to recognise the different forms of #resistance between #leaders and #followers is crucial in ensuring the most effective #leadershipStyle is utilised. Also, that #resistanceLeadership can achieve positive change. #OUB329 Wk15

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

@B329Leadership demonstrates the importance of effective #collaberation within #placeBasedLeadership, with it being essential to understand the characteristics of challenges. This ensures the correct approach to #leadershipChallenges is used in order to resolve them. #OUB329 Wk14

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

@B329Leadership teachings on achieving the common good utilising specific #LeadershipStyles highlights the possible challenges when collaborating in a competitive environment. It's key to ensure people are always engaged, this maximises the chances of #PositiveSumGames @B329 W12

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

#ConstructiveDissent and the positive impacts it causes when used effectively with #Leadership, has been a big learning point for me this week @B329Leadership. Examining the real-world #Leadership failures caused by a lack of #Dissent highlights its importance. #OUB329 Wk11

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

The interdependence of #leaders & #followers learnt this week @B329Leadership, demonstrates the dramatic influences #followers can have on #leadership. Highlighting how crucial, by taking the environment into consideration, choosing a specific #leadershipIdentity is. #OUB329 Wk10

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

The #collaborativeLeadership skills @B329Leadership teaches has allowed me to evaluate my #leadership qualities in greater depth. I‘ll use this knowledge to ensure I'm more supportive of #collaboration in order to become a more effective #collaborativeLeader. #OUB329 Wk9

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

@B329Leadership has emphasised how being aware of your #situationalLeadership is pivotal in successfully leading a workforce, specifically a #diverse one. I now appreciate the importance of #boundarylessLeadership qualities as being a key asset in any managerial role. #OUB329 Wk8

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

I’m intrigued to learn the importance of reflecting on individuals #leadership traits, to become an effective #leader, #leadershipIdentity. The skills @B329Leadership teach to carry out self-reflection will be my greatest asset in becoming more of an #inspiringLeader. #OUB329 Wk7

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

Blogs are a great way to gain a more varied understanding of #contemporaryLeadership and to keep current with topics in the public sphere. Blogs will help me most in solidifying learning with @B329Leadership, overall ensuring my knowledge is always up to date. #OUB329 Wk5

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

Understanding leadership in a multicultural world with @B329Leadership has been an awakening for me. More so because of our ever-growing, globally diverse workforce. The Global Leadership Mindset being a tool I’ll utilise most in my career and in my personal life. #OUB329 Wk4

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

@Andi_Roberts @B329Leadership I do feel that allot of people prefer to collect qualifications as to prove competent, rather than obtaining current and quality training that shows competence.

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

This week @B329Leadership has opened my eyes to the global #precarity crisis, and its detrimental effects. I feel that more importance should be placed on #LeadershipDevelopment to provide a greater awareness of the issues precarity causes. #OUB329 Wk2

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

I’m embarrassed to say this week @B329Leadership has been my first insight into #populism. My eyes are now wide open to the true dark world of #politics. I feel an understanding of #populism is now more important than ever in our growing #TurbulantWorld. #OUB329 Wk3

[Carl Connors @Connors_Ca]

The significance of #SocialMediaPlatforms in #ContemporaryLeadership has been my most prevalent learning point this week, @B329Leadership. I will endeavour to spend more time developing my professional online presence because of this knowledge. #OUB329 Wk1