Darrin Tulley

There's a difference between a conference that fills your schedule and one that changes how you think. Influence Greatness 2026 is the second kind. IG26 is a deliberately small gathering of HR leaders, held this September at Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah, a setting that's as far from a convention center as you can get. Lava fields. Red-rock cliffs. Space to actually think. The conversations go deeper because the room is smaller. The ideas stick because they're grounded in real research. And you leave with people in your corner who understand the work you're doing. At Influence Greatness 2026, you'll get: → A first look at the 2027 Global Culture Report before anyone else → Strategies for navigating AI, performance, engagement, and culture in today's workplace → Expert insights and proven strategies from culture leaders across some of the world's most respected organizations → Connections that don't end when the conference does → SHRM and HRCI credits "I am a better leader in part from the insights and partnership with the O.C. Tanner team and their exceptional Influence Greatness conference." — Liz Janssen, VP, Talent & Organizational Development, ICF 📅 September 22–24, 2026 · Black Desert Resort, Southern Utah #InfluenceGreatness #IG26 #HRConference #OCTanner

Our 2nd Annual Peaks 4 Purpose weekend was one to remember. 35 hikers across 11 teams summited Adirondack High Peaks to raise awareness and support for teens in foster care and the court system. Together, we raised $59,000 over the past year through this unique event—these funds provide mentoring, resources, and hope for young people as they build independent, fulfilling lives. One of the greatest lessons the mountains teach us is the hardest climbs are always better with a team . . . on the trail and in life. Thank you to every hiker, donor, volunteer, and supporter who made this possible. Your generosity and commitment are making a real difference. And we're just getting started! Fundraising link: https://lnkd.in/eTjStDzV #Peaks4Purpose #FosterCareAwareness #YouthMentoring #CommunityImpact #PurposeDriven #Adirondacks #WalkToBeautiful

My interview with Oprah about The Power of Beliefs just came out! I highly recommend watching or listening with your family to generate conversation this summer. Find out why I became a full time dad for 7 years after my daughter was born almost 3 months early and why I came back to write this book after making two research discoveries that changed everything for me. I'm deeply grateful to Oprah and to the Harpo team for making this come alive. Beliefs change the math about what is possible and probable. And by changing the math, beliefs change our path. https://lnkd.in/gHzuvA89

Nobody is under more pressure than a CEO. Board accountability. Investor expectations. Strategic decisions that determine the company's survival. Growth calls that ripple across the entire organization. The weight stops with you. And you still show up. Here's what most people don't see: - The loneliness of the role. - The pressure never stops. - You can't share the burden. When a CEO's capacity depletes, it cascades. Your stress becomes the organization's stress. Your reactivity shapes culture. A regulated leader thinks more clearly under pressure. They listen fully. They respond from strategy, not survival mode. The organization feels that steadiness. 67% of C-suite executives are more stressed than last year. They all still have to lead. The question isn't just "how is the business doing?" It's "does the person leading it have the capacity to sustain this?" Because your capacity isn't just about you. It's about your organization. If this resonates, I'd welcome a conversation.

There's been some commentary lately that the era of "people-first" leadership is over and we're moving toward a "performance-first" approach. The problem with that argument is that human performance is a lagging outcome of human energy. The current state of many workplaces, as endless data suggests, is one in which the conditions are extracting that energy. Exhausted people don't create excellence. Fearful people don't innovate. People who feel replaceable don't engage. The question right now isn't whether leaders are focused on people or performance. The question is whether leaders are creating the conditions that make performance possible. Those conditions are built through care, support, trust, and safety. Great leaders focus less on demanding performance and more on making performance possible. #leadership #culture

Go time. Does't get much bigger than this. Work for The Football Association Official key art for the semi-final...for the history books...One more to go...Mentality.... . thanks loads (as ever!) Freddie Sassoon Greg Sullivan Liam Gill Megalie Mendes . . #worldcup #marketing #england #soccer #football #illustration #history

Please join us in congratulating Mary McKone on becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional!   Over the past four years, Mary balanced serving our clients while dedicating countless hours to coursework, studying, and exams to earn her CFP® certification, one of the most respected credentials in the profession. She successfully passed the rigorous six-hour CFP® exam, met the ethics requirement, and completed more than 6,000 hours of qualifying financial planning experience.   Mary's determination, work ethic, and dedication throughout this journey is truly inspiring. At Hammond Iles Wealth Advisors, we believe great financial planning starts with a knowledgeable team, and Mary's achievement reflects the high standard of service we strive to provide every day.   When asked about reaching this milestone, Mary shared: "Earning my CFP® certification has been a challenging and rewarding journey. I'm incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement of my husband, family, and the Hammond Iles team along the way. I look forward to continuing to grow professionally and helping our clients make informed financial decisions with confidence."   Congratulations, Mary, on this well-deserved accomplishment. Your dedication to learning and passion for helping others make you an invaluable member of our team, and we look forward to the positive impact you will continue to make for our clients.   #CFP #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamHIWA #HammondIlesWealthAdvisors

A post to say thank you to ALL my friends and colleague’s. In 35 years, I’ve had the privilege of working for only two organizations- 20 years with PLANCO / Hartford and 15 years with FS. Looking back, I am grateful for every relationship, lesson and experience. I thought I would take the opportunity to share perspective on a question I often get asked. “ How do you win in the business of sales “ ? This is the formula I go to battle with. People x Quality Activity x Repeatable messaging = Winning Results 1. People. Smart Leaders surround themselves with the best people they can find and build relationships based on trust and authenticity. Have the ambitious goal of being the best part of everyone’s day you encounter. A team rooted with a foundation of trust has a speed advantage that is deadly to competition. No amount of talent outweighs the damage caused when trust is lost. A true othered centered mentality is a smooth pathway to long lasting relationships. 2. Quality Activity. A Mentor once told me “ Show up more and don’t be an ASS. “. Sadly, this is true. If you just see the right people more often and deliver real value you separate yourself from the pack in a meaningful way. Two challenges here, Identifying the right people and delivering value. Creating leverage in your business by working with people that can amplify your efforts for you is critical. Delivering value is in the next bullet point. 3. Repeatable Messaging. In a world where people want things faster and easier I believe the most effective approach is to slow things down for people so that perceived complexities become easier to understand. Anytime you can make someone a better communicator you are adding real value that will create a hunger for more that will never be satisfied. It’s like telling a good joke. When it resonates with someone, they react positively and most importantly cant wait to share it and take credit. Be that resource and the right people will always have time for you. All of this is great, however it only works if it is wrapped in an environment comprised of trust,authenticity, accountability and most importantly fun. Value and results that are delivered with a smile and laughs are tough to beat !!!! As I look toward to what is next, I am excited about opportunities to help organizations grow through : 1. Building high-performing sales teams 2. Developing exceptional Managers 3. Creating first-class sales desk 4. Marketing, Sales and education. Alts, Annuities, MFs, SMAs, ETFs etc…. 5. National Accounts and Business Development. 6. Storytelling and presentation coaching - ( some stories have the added advantage of being true 😜) Wishing all of you the very best. Let’s connect if I can be helpful in any way. PS. Never forget. When you are sad something is over that means you are happy it happened.

You know that one leader who genuinely supported you? The one who just made you feel different. I think most of us have or have had someone like that in our life. The one who saw something in you early, made speaking up feel safe, and treated people like people. What made them so memorable was almost never their strategy. It's about how regulated they were. How much of themselves they had available for the people around them. That kind of leadership travels from the inside out. That's the leader that stays with us forever. Repost this and tag that one leader who supported you when it mattered most.