Fundamental qualities of great leaders - Fortune 5 exec, Alan Kelly

Leadership is about balance. Alan Kelly, former ExxonMobil executive and advisor at MyNextSeason, shares his insights:

1. Alignment matters. Great leaders juggle shareholder, customer, employee, and community needs—finding the right balance is key.
2. Communication is essential. Stakeholders need to understand the reasoning behind decisions, not just the outcomes.
3. No one likes surprises. Changes must be explained, and the company’s mission must stay clear and consistent.

Leadership is a conversation, not a monologue.