Tom Cullen

Background

About Tom Cullen

People need a lot from their leaders" I’ve led people at both a Global Tech company and in a Midwestern Television newsroom. The industries I’ve worked in could not seem more different on the surface. My experience has taught me though that these two seemingly different worlds have a lot more in common than you would think. I’ve learned no matter where people work, and no matter what they do, the one thing that is always true is that they need a lot from their leaders. People need to trust that the person who manages them values them, listens to them, and sets them and their team up to be both productive and successful. All else fails when people don’t have this confidence in and comfort with their leader. It is my guiding principle to remember this every day. I create an environment where curiosity is celebrated, experimentation is encouraged, and innovation is expected. I’ve supported Proposal Strategists as they enabled on new business-critical products and News Producers as they added new compelling elements to their shows. I showed all of them that failing fast is okay… and that taking calculated risks is necessary for our success. I believe that leaders facilitating collaboration is essential in fast-paced business environments. I am a relationship builder known for creating effective Cross-Functional partnerships and aligning teams to meet strategic priorities. Whether it is bringing Proposal Team members together to share product and process knowledge to make our support more impactful for stakeholders, or leading the Multi-Department effort needed for the Live Broadcast of more than 150 Notre Dame Football pregame shows, my ability to connect and communicate puts the people I lead in a position to succeed. The greatest impact I have though is in a 1:1 setting. I coach to build confidence, and the growth and learning that comes from those conversations leads to both better performance and more engaged employees. The most important attribute for a leader is our humanity. We don’t leave our whole selves at home and our personal challenges come with us to the office. I know how people are treated when they are down defines how much trust they have in their leader and their team. I treat them well so they know that they are valued, listened to, and ready for success. If this message resonates with you too. and you believe this is the type of leader your team needs. reach out to me for a conversation.