Leadership That Moves Behavior: Turning Disengaged Teams Into High-Performing Ones
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SESSION INFO

Monday, August 17, 2026
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session Type: Workshop
Most organizations measure engagement—but struggle to create it. In high-pressure environments, leaders often rely on policy, procedure, and authority, yet still face burnout, disengagement, and inconsistent performance. This session challenges that approach by focusing on the one factor that drives behavior: leadership. Participants will learn how connection—not control—builds trust, improves communication, and sustains performance. Through practical examples, this session equips leaders with simple, repeatable behaviors they can use immediately to strengthen engagement, improve morale, and increase accountability. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for leading people more effectively in demanding environments—without adding complexity.

SESSION PRESENTERS
Robert Phillips
Leadership Speaker & Organizational Development Consultant, Phillips Performance Group


Robert L. Phillips is a speaker, author, trainer, and leadership consultant who helps organizations transform disconnection into stronger engagement, trust, and performance. With more than 20 years of leadership and operational experience in a Fortune 100 company, Robert has led teams, mentored emerging leaders, and developed practical strategies for building high-performing workplace cultures. A former U.S. Army servicemember and correctional officer, Robert brings a unique perspective shaped by leadership in high-pressure environments where communication, trust, and human connection are essential. He is the creator of The Connection Code and author of The Reconnection Architect: A 21-Day Journey to Transformational Leadership. Known for his engaging storytelling, practical insights, and high-energy delivery, Robert equips leaders with tools to strengthen relationships, improve team dynamics, and create cultures where people and performance thrive. His message has resonated with corporate, government, community, and faith-based audiences alike. Robert lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Kimberly, and is passionate about helping leaders build stronger connections that produce lasting results.