Yesterday, the staff of Leader to Leader attended the Organization Design Conference at the Marriott East Side in New York, hosted by the Conference Board. We listened as Frances Hesselbein introduced Tom Moran, President and CEO of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company.

Mr. Moran’s keynote was on The Organization of the Future 2; Visions, Strategies, and Insights on Managing in a New Era.

A modest public speaker, Mr. Moran discussed qualities the Organizations of the Future should possess. He talked about mission, integrity, values and respect. He said that you must respect your job to become a respected professional. He talked about ethical leadership and he shared with us stories from his past that have helped shape his future: of Dominick the landscaper, of Benny the hot dog man, of his humble beginnings as a New York City cab driver, and his first position at Mutual of America—paper clipping contracts.

Mr. Moran shared stories of visiting South Africa and of his work with Concern Worldwide, an international humanitarian organization dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty.

You can read more of Mr. Moran’s advice on shaping leaders and organizations of the future in The Organization of the Future 2 .

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