Leadership Freak
JULY 21, 2015
Toxic behaviors connected to communication: Assume silence is agreement. Overstate teammate’s opinions and question their motives. Sweep difficult topics under the carpet. Speak for others.
Kevin Eikenberry
JULY 27, 2015
When we think about remote or virtual teams, we may think about flexibility, freedom and perhaps even high productivity. And when people are working out and on their own, we typically think that interpersonal issues might not matter as much or happen as often. Unfortunately, this isn’t always true. And, when we do experience conflicts […]. The post Five Keys to Overcoming Virtual Team Conflicts appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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15Five
JULY 23, 2015
What matters most to your employees? That was the question we posed last year in this blog post based on The Society for Human Resource Management’s 2012 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Report. We were shocked to learn that topping the list of factors contributing to job satisfaction were (1) communication between employees and senior management, and (2) relationships with immediate supervisors.
Leadership Freak
JULY 12, 2015
Ungratefulness spoils everything it touches. Ungratefulness slithers out of a black muck that’s called, “don’t like,” “don’t want,” “don’t have,” and, “not enough.” There is no positive side to the dark beast of ungratitude.
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha
Leadership Freak
JULY 30, 2015
Your Toxic Leader Score* (TLS) is the level of unnecessary irritation you cause others. If you occasionally irritate colleagues by arriving late, you’re a 3 on a range from 1 to 10.
Leadership Freak
JULY 10, 2015
Brilliant leaders end up saying, “Doh!” sometimes. Talent doesn’t exempt you from doing dumb things, neither does intelligence. The fool who “knows” is dangerous and destructive.
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Leadership Freak
JULY 31, 2015
Success includes avoiding useless behaviors, paying attention to people, and tending to small things. 12 things we wish our leaders would stop: Tolerating high performers who act like jerks. Avoiding tough issues.
Leadership Freak
JULY 16, 2015
We ask questions to learn. When a coach asks questions, it’s to help others: Learn about themselves. Expand their potential. Find their path forward. Deliver results. Enhance their fulfillment. (Most important.
Leadership Freak
JULY 17, 2015
The number one complaint of advice givers is people don’t listen. If you enjoy giving advice, chill out. You might be qualified to give advice if you’re reluctant to give it.
Leadership Freak
JULY 2, 2015
Don’t worry if you aren’t the smartest person in the room; stay curious and work hard. Curiosity and hard work takes leaders further than indulgent intelligence. If you’re intelligent, stay curious and work hard.
Speaker: Jeremy York
2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.
Leadership Freak
JULY 7, 2015
Letting go feels like losing control. Let go to extend capacity, increase energy, and enhance fulfillment, for yourself and for others. It’s time to let go when: Fear of losing control keeps nagging. No one can do it as good as you and talent is under-utilized. Opportunities slip through your fingers. Letting go isn’t: Giving up.
Leadership Freak
JULY 27, 2015
Organizations without guiding values have lost control of their identity and future. Values guide during good times, anchor during tough times, and create stability during change.
Leadership Freak
JULY 6, 2015
Fascinating leaders ask questions. The rest are dullards. Leaders who don’t ask questions are uninteresting, short-sighted, self-absorbed, and ineffective. Bores don’t ask questions. Success requires curiosity.
Leadership Freak
JULY 9, 2015
Book Giveaway: Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win one of twenty-five copies of, “The Disciplined Leader: Keeping the Focus on What Really Matters.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Leadership Freak
JULY 5, 2015
Words create worlds. Positive words create vibrant environments. Negative words create defeated environments. Energy is low, when problems, complaints, and falling short is the persistent topic of conversation.
Leadership Freak
JULY 20, 2015
Done poorly, gratitude demotivates or inspires entitlement. Affirm results; honor heart. The person behind results: There’s a leader on my team who enjoys meeting needs and taking care of people.
Leadership Freak
JULY 13, 2015
Everyone needs to feel responsible, not relieved, when planning meetings are over. A collective sigh of relief at the end of planning sessions predicts disaster. 15 factors for creating great plans: Try things for awhile.
Leadership Freak
JULY 28, 2015
The line between bold and foolish is often determined by success or failure. Fearful organizations are full of people who know why it’s better to stay the same.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Leadership Freak
JULY 29, 2015
Feedback is the issue when effort is high but performance is low. Poor performance persists until feedback – awareness and development – confronts it. Feedback protects people from spinning their wheels.
Leadership Freak
JULY 8, 2015
Experience suggests that leaders are control freaks. You know you’re a controlling leader if: You’re ideas are always the best. Teammates have stopped offering suggestions. People constantly ask you questions.
Leadership Freak
JULY 14, 2015
Fear is part of achieving and maintaining success. Organizations fail when they don’t fear failure. They believe they’re above the rules or can rest on past accomplishments. Think about GM, Kodak, Enron, and Blockbuster.
Leadership Freak
JULY 25, 2015
Being a mentor is an ego building experience for immature leaders. What do you do, when a mentee asks, “What would you do?” Self-importance motivates mentors to prematurely spew “pearls of wisdom.
Speaker: Brian Richardson
With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too
Leadership Freak
JULY 22, 2015
The challenge of coaching teammates is technical skill. You know how to do their job the “right” way, if you’ve been promoted up the ranks. Or, at least you think you know.
Leadership Freak
JULY 3, 2015
Rules, restrictions, and hierarchy make us small. Greatness assumes freedom. Men and women languish under oppression and die for freedom. Yet, organizations often cling to heavy-handed methods to get things done. 5 benefits of freedom: Energy to face challenging obstacles, rather than walk away. Fulfillment while working hard on things that matter.
Leadership Freak
JULY 23, 2015
I’ve met some unhappy leaders. Perhaps they love position, power, prestige, or the paycheck. But, they drain energy from people and teams. Unhappy leaders lead unhappy teams.
Leadership Freak
JULY 15, 2015
Darkness prevails when you neglect positive energy. Millions of dollars are spent on energizing employees, but energy remains low. Focused energy is engagement.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Kevin Eikenberry
JULY 19, 2015
Meetings. Most everyone believes their meetings could be more effective. But at the top of the list are virtual meetings and conference calls. Do you have people muting themselves and not paying attention to the meeting? Do you have trouble getting people to participate? Are you frustrated by how little you actually achieve? If you […]. The post Leading Effective Virtual Meetings appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
JULY 24, 2015
Most leaders are too quick to rush to solutions. Begin with the nightmare not the dream. Dissatisfaction that energizes begins with an unacceptable present.
Kevin Eikenberry
JULY 13, 2015
Before I get to the lessons, I need to give you a bit of background. On July 4th, we hosted the ninth annual Farm Party at our farm in Michigan. The flag you see in the picture was signed by nearly all of the 88 attendees of this event. (The other picture shows the flags […]. The post Business Lessons from a Farm Party appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
JULY 4, 2015
This email, from a Leadership Freak reader, arrived yesterday. Hi Dan, … I recently (this week) came up on a situation with a would-be employer and immediately thought of you. Turning to my trusted network: would you be open to having a quick conversation about it? … Thanks, Fred (Not his real name.
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
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