Highlights from LinkedIn ConnectInSydney 2014 (part 2 of 3)

SESSION #4: Leadership: From Vision to Reality  
Speakers: Naomi Simson (Founder and CEO, Red Ballon Days) interviews Jeff Weiner (CEO, Linkedin).

1. Packed room, standing room only to hear from Jeff and Naomi.  
   
2. All geared up and ready to go @LinkedIn @jeffweiner #connectinsydneypic.twitter.com/83geNbhAqnhollie jones@hollie_jones_·Thu, Sep 11 2014 12:46:30ReplyRetweetFavorite
   
3. Awesome 1st half #ConnectInSydney. Standing room only 4 next wth @Cliff_Rosenberg @jeffweiner @NaomiSimson pic.twitter.com/WEMUl60FzxMark Vozzo@MarkVozzo·Thu, Sep 11 2014 07:40:18ReplyRetweetFavorite
   
4. #ConnectInSydney session with @NaomiSimson @jeffweiner starting now pic.twitter.com/QxCiKephegLinkedIn Marketing@LinkedInMktg@densyo··Thu, Sep 11 2014 07:40:26ReplyRetweetFavorite
   
5. Awesome @jeffweiner & @NaomiSimson side-by-side for a fireside chat @LinkedInMktg #ConnectInSydney pic.twitter.com/xP7cxPigCpMark Vozzo@MarkVozzo·Thu, Sep 11 2014 07:46:44ReplyRetweetFavorite
   
6. Naomi opens by sharing that she struggles with content/blogging.  It's summed up nicely below:  
7. Hassanah Rudd@HassanahRudd@NaomiSimson the truth of blogging, sometimes the one that you didn't really put to much time into..goes big! #connectinsydney@pritiahuja·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:15:46ReplyRetweetFavorite
   
8. Naomi opens the fireside chat probing Jeff into the background story about his Venn Diagram that went viral.
    
9. Sean Withford@SeanWithford@jeffweiner #connectinsydney "Dream big, #getshitdone" Wise words!@nickgoldstein·Thu, Sep 11 2014 07:49:43ReplyRetweetFavorite
   
10. Nice story at #ConnectInSydney by @jeffweiner about how his Famous Venn diagram was born -  https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140824235337-22330283-the-three-qualities-of-people-i-most-enjoy-working-with?_mSplash=1 … pic.twitter.com/cT3utz242LMark Vozzo@MarkVozzo·Thu, Sep 11 2014 07:50:22ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
11. ansarada@ansaradaOne of our favourite @jeffweiner comments from #connectinsydney - "most people listen to reply, not to understand"@although·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:56:21ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
12. Jeff shares with us his story on how he become CEO.  He never saw himself as a CEO, but his Dad did. Amazing story.  
    
13. I never aspired to be a #ceo, more oriented towards a mission rather than a title - @jeffweiner #ConnectInSydney pic.twitter.com/mLlurI3VVVAlana Fisher@aussiegoldy@contentcontent_··Thu, Sep 11 2014 07:51:26ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
14. Mark Vozzo@MarkVozzo@jeffweiner joins @LinkedIn aft 7yrs at @Yahoo & tells the story about how @reidhoffman hands decision making to him #connectinsydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 07:55:11ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
15. Work-Life Balance dominated much of the discussion. Jeff addresses a question by Naomi very insight discussion.  
    
16. Mark Vozzo@MarkVozzoWisdom by @jeffweiner abt 'Work-Life Bal. - "a betta way 2 think abt it is, 'work-life harmony' & it comes down to choices #connectinsydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 07:59:04ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
17. Emma Hogan@EmmaHogan5'Work life balance implies 50/50, it's about work life harmony' ... Listening to @jeffweiner at LinkedIn chat #connectinsydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:00:18ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
18. Hassanah Rudd@HassanahRuddTry for harmony not balance & it's different for everyone @jeffweiner#connectinsydney@hrtechgirl·Thu, Sep 11 2014 07:56:07ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
19. David Als@DavidAls@jeffweiner "Physical presence isn't same as mental presence. being in the same room isn't enough. Quality time>quantity" #connectinsydney@JDellicott·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:04:42ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
20. Hassanah Rudd@HassanahRuddQuality not quantity of focus with time, being present @jeffweiner Agree #connectinsydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 07:59:10ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
21. He shares a few tips on his management style. What a great inspirational leader.  We need more leaders like Jeff.  
    
22. @jeffweiner live on stage #ceo #compassion #ConnectInSydneypic.twitter.com/1qRCTMgCGbAngela Farrelly@AngelaFarrelly·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:05:54ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
23. Rohini Fernandez@rohinifernandezManage compassionately & take the time to understand your staff & play to their strengths #leadershiptip from @jeffweiner #ConnectInSydney@jessica_roman0·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:02:06ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
24. Paul Robinson@paulgrobinsonManage compassionately.Put yourself in your employee's shoes.You might be surprised the talents they're hiding and you need #connectInSydney@pritiahuja·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:10:51ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
25. Hassanah Rudd@HassanahRuddInvest in your people, understand what they are trying to achieve, transform there careers #connectinsydney@LinkedInMktg·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:06:35ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
26. Jason@jasoncarnew#connectinsydney "Our goal is to change the trajectory of our employees careers."Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:07:47ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
27. Jeff Provides a glimpse into what is coming down the line for the LinkedIn platform. The most exciting thing is the ability to members to showcase there work.  Jeff gave some great examples, if you are a designer, You should be able to host you design portfolio.  As an Industrial Designer, I'm currently building out my portfolio here - behance.net/markvozzo  (but I'd be happier if it was on LinkedIn). This topic started by a great question... "LinkedIn killed the Rolodex.  So what's next...?"  
    
28. Roden Vuong@rodenv.@LinkedIn killed the rolodex star. #ConnectInSydney@MGR16·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:10:16ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
29. Karen Ganschow@kegans#ConnectInSydney 6 million Australian professionals are on LinkedIn - covering 95% of the professional population - who is not on LinkedInThu, Sep 11 2014 08:08:00ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
30. Mark Vozzo@MarkVozzo@jeffweiner on future 1) Prof. identity (portfolio) 2) Networks (connectg) & 3) professional knwledge (eg influencer) #ConnectInSydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:14:41ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
31. Kellie Tomney@KellieTomneyProfessional profile and identity of record - about your work, creative portfolios etc #connectinsydney@RamonitaBisset·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:10:15ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
32. LinkedIn Marketing@LinkedInMktg.@jeffweiner sharing our member proposition - identity, network and knowledge #ConnectInSydney@jasongates_au·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:12:59ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
33. Jason@jasoncarnew“#ConnectInSydney 6 mill Aus profls are on LinkedIn - covering 95% of the profl population. ” this is v. Impressive@jsnrss·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:30:40ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
34. Adam Fraser@adamf2014"The era of social selling is here" says LinkedIn CEO @jeffweiner #connectinsydney#socialselling@OMD_Aus·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:29:26ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
35. Deborah Gonsalves@Deb_Gonsalves'We see social selling as a game changer' re LinkedIns new Sales Navigator product. @jeffweiner #ConnectInSydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:29:55ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
36. Kylie Goodwin@KylieGoodwin1LinkedIn could eliminate cold calls for sales people #connectinsydney@jasongates_au·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:14:13ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
37. hollie jones@hollie_jones_It's no longer about work it's about work and people and connecting talent with opportunity !!@LinkedIn @jeffweiner #ConnectInSydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:06:42ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
38. Jeff talks at length about the importance of company culture and values.  
    
39. Wise words by @jeffweiner "companies need to define what 'cultures' and 'values' are. They are different.". pic.twitter.com/JbUqynshxuMark Vozzo@MarkVozzo·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:22:25ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
40. K a t i e@katus"Companies must define what cultures and values mean to them" - @jeffweiner So true! Don't follow the crowd! #individuality #ConnectInSydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:20:10ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
41. Mark Vozzo@MarkVozzo@jeffweiner shares: @LinkedIn 's "culture" & "values" are their No.1 comp. adv., but that wasn't the case a few yrs ago #ConnectInSydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:29:38ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
42. Conor Donoghue@conorrecruiter#ConnectInSydney global CEO says culture and values the most important competitive advantage at linkedinThu, Sep 11 2014 08:24:19ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
43. Deborah Gonsalves@Deb_GonsalvesOn recruitment: 'Maintain the bar and don't compromise on culture and values' @jeffweiner #ConnectInSydney@HassanahRudd·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:23:20ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
44. Jason@jasoncarnew"Culture is a collective representation of the people now and who they aspire to be." #connectinsydney@jasongates_au·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:21:01ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
45. Nicola Swankie@SwankinsCulture: the collective personality of an org. Values: the 1st principles on how to make day-to-day decisions @jeffweiner #connectinsydney@kimkevin·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:22:06ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
46. Jeff was asked a question about how he hires people give all the data.  Does it come down to hiring based on where people graduated, their academic score, experience etc.?  It was a great discussion, thanks Naomi.  
    
47. KK@kimkevinJeff Weiner: Hyper growth companies often start to compromise culture and value in hiring. Couldn't have agreed more. #ConnectInSydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:25:42ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
48. Jason Ross@jsnrss"Resilience, Grit, A growth mind - a diploma does not tell you everything about a person" @jeffweiner #connectinsydney@spargaj·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:33:03ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
49. Lena Habkouk@LeneleenSo important RT @kegans: There is no substitute 4chemistry and eq in hiring people. Machines will not be there for sometime #ConnectInSydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:32:06ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
50. KK@kimkevin'School of hard knock' is not on cv. Data science have to work careful in 'inferring' somebody's professional identity. #ConnectInSydney@kegans·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:30:54ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
51. Hassanah Rudd@HassanahRuddInnovation from diversity of thinking @NaomiSimson....Agree! #connectinsydney@NaomiSimson·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:30:20ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
52. Deborah Gonsalves@Deb_GonsalvesIts incumbent on all leaders to invest in their people @jeffweiner #ConnectInSydney@jasoncarnew·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:06:49ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
53. This was a great session thanks Naomi Simson and Jeff Weiner  
    
54. Well done @NaomiSimson , Gr8 job engaging & creating dialogue at fireside chat wth @jeffweiner #connectinsydney pic.twitter.com/m0aGFgN5RWMark Vozzo@MarkVozzo·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:33:58ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
55. Naomi Simson@NaomiSimson@MarkVozzo thanks for the feed back... I felt very comfortable... Can't help myself I'm curious #ConnectInSydney @jeffweinerThu, Sep 11 2014 09:47:41ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
56. @jeffweiner Great chat @connectinsydney I had fun learned a lot and left a little wiser. thanks for making the trip pic.twitter.com/enfsIVLHyANaomi Simson@NaomiSimson·Thu, Sep 11 2014 10:28:38ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
57. This was my first time seeing Jeff and these Tweets below sums it up nicely:  
    
58. Hassanah Rudd@HassanahRuddGood god this guy can put words together beautifully... Very impressive @jeffweiner#connectinsydney@arajan·Thu, Sep 11 2014 08:33:27ReplyRetweetFavorite
    
59. Wing Cheung@wingcheungFantastic #leadership insights from @jeffweiner impressive, and learnt a lot #connectinsydneyThu, Sep 11 2014 08:29:03ReplyRetweetFavorite
    

To be continued...