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Engaging Leaders Podcast Welcomes Sean Looney '96

6/14/2021

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Season 2, Episode 6: Spotting the Difference: Are You an Average or Outstanding Leader?
 
“Average leaders tell people what they want to hear, while outstanding leaders tell people what they need to hear.” – Sean Looney ‘96 

This month on Engaging Leaders, we welcome Sean Looney ‘96, vice president of state government affairs for Comcast NBCUniversal. Listen as Sean discusses which qualities separate average leaders from outstanding ones, and why true leaders are defined by their ability to adapt to circumstances, ask questions, and engage in uncomfortable conversations.

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In this episode, we discuss:
  • The traits of effective leadership during COVID-19
  • How to spot an average leader vs. an outstanding leader
  • The importance of asking questions and engaging in open dialogue to reach your destination
  • Integrity and toxicity in politics
  • The impact of the media on leadership
  • The power of community engagement and collaboration—why it’s beneficial to encourage people to become engaged with the public policy process

About Our Guest:
Sean Looney is vice president of state government affairs for Comcast NBCUniversal. He represents the company before state-elected and appointed officials in Maryland and Delaware. Sean has worked in state and federal government affairs for more than 30 years for NJ Bell, Bell Atlantic, Verizon, and Comcast. He is a 1996 graduate of Leadership Maryland and received the Leadership Maryland Leader of the Year Award in 2003. Sean has served in leadership positions for numerous business and community organizations. He lives in Annapolis, MD and Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ with his wife and two children. 

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