Leadership Freak

JUNE 23, 2017

Blindspots let you blame others for your shortcomings and feel superior while doing it.

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Andrew Chen

JUNE 26, 2017

The end of the cycle. One of the best essays written last year was Elad Gil’s End of Cycle? – referencing our most recent 2007-2017 run on mobile and web software, and the implications for investing, startups, and entrepreneurs. Although he doesn’t directly talk about it, the end of a tech cycle has major implications for launching new products, growing existing product categories, because of a simple thing: It gets much, much harder to grow new products or pivot existing one

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Nir Eyal

JUNE 14, 2017

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Darren Austin, Partner Director of Product Management at Microsoft. Last year we added a new member to our household. I must admit that upon first meeting her, our initial impression was that she was a little creepy. Today though, we can’t imagine life without her. We’ve never seen […]. The post Here’s How Amazon’s Alexa Hooks You appeared first on Nir and Far.

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15Five

JUNE 21, 2017

Who are the thought leaders you turn to for business and management advice? Got room for one more? Over the past several months, my eyes have been caught by informative articles on leadership and productivity from the same author. I found an Inc. column so valuable that I asked if I could interview the author for our blog. Fortunately, he agreed to answer several questions about leadership, employee engagement, and organizational health.

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Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

Brian Balfour

JUNE 20, 2017

Preface by Brian Balfour: I rarely accept guest posts on this blog, but this opportunity was too good to pass up. A couple months ago Tal Raviv (Growth PM @ Patreon) sent me a short email - "Brian, the results are in. We doubled (yeah, doubled) new creators in our onboarding." My immediate response, holy f*ing YES!!!! My second response, let's write about this.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 12, 2017

Tomorrow is my mother’s birthday. I won’t tell you which one it is, but like all the rest of them, it is worth celebrating. As I’ve been thinking about Mom’s upcoming birthday, I’ve been reflecting on what she’s taught me – it’s a long list. To celebrate her birthday, I’ve identified some of the most […]. The post What I Learned About Leadership From My Mom appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Andrew Chen

JUNE 12, 2017

[Hi readers, my good friend Darius Contractor (currently growth eng at Dropbox) has a brilliant new framework how user psychology has driven growth at companies like Bebo, Tickle, PhotoSugar and of course, Dropbox. Thanks to Darius and the folks at Reforge for putting this together. Hope you enjoy the writeup here! -Andrew]. Increase your funnel conversion by getting users Psych’d – by Darius Contractor.

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Nir Eyal

JUNE 1, 2017

Is distraction a curse or a blessing? Not giving full attention to what we should be doing makes us miss deadlines, fail classes, and crash into other drivers. Distraction certainly has a price. Nonetheless, we love our distractions! Social media, spectator sports, movies, books, TV shows, the news, video games – what would we do […]. The post When Distraction is a Good Thing appeared first on Nir and Far.

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15Five

JUNE 1, 2017

Over the last few years, employee productivity has become one of those ubiquitous business buzzwords like company culture and employee engagement. I can tell you that when we share posts on social media, the ones dealing with productivity outperform the others by a wide margin. Why is that? Let’s start by defi ning productivity as performance of stated goals and objectives within a specified time frame.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 24, 2017

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers. Focus on making bad relationships good and good relationships better. Look for new ways of reinventing the workflow in light of your company's changing needs.

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Speaker: Jeremy York

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 4, 2017

by Dianna Booher If you want to be more successful in life and ask people for advice, two pieces of advice will show up early and often: Become a great communicator. Become strategic or intentional. This is amazingly sound advice. And when you are in a leadership role, the advice is doubly true. It is […]. The post Communicate Like a Leader: Connecting Strategically to Coach, Inspire and Get Things Done appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 15, 2017

When was the last time you left a meeting ready to charge hell with a squirt gun? Lousy meetings are problem-solving activities with the wrong people in the room.

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Andrew Chen

JUNE 21, 2017

2015. This pic is from two years ago, taken at Uber’s HQ on 11th and Market. After weeks of discussion with the product team, we’d hit the final stretch, and TK and I holed up for a few hours in a conference room to finalize my role at Uber. There were a couple things that got me over the line: TK’s insanely big vision for Uber, the already huge impact the team was making, and the entrepreneurial culture he’d created.

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Nir Eyal

JUNE 8, 2017

Some tech critics will have you believe that technology is “hijacking your brain” or that it’s “irresistible.” Not only is that not true, believing such nonsense is dangerous. In my recent talk at The Next Web conference, I discuss: The difference between technological addiction and distraction. The moral obligation of tech companies who knowingly addict […].

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Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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15Five

JUNE 29, 2017

“I’m so sorry, I need to reschedule our one on one meeting again.”. When employees hear that, they will likely either feel relief, frustration, or anger. If they’re relieved, that means you’re missing a major opportunity to discover exactly what it is that employee doesn’t want you to know. If they’re frustrated, that’s because they genuinely need your help to move their work forward.

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Torben Rick Change Management

JUNE 27, 2017

Change is the new normal for leadership. Motivating people to change direction, building new strategies, transforming business models, and adopting new ways of collaboration. Quite a challenge. The post Top 9 change management infographics appeared first on Torben Rick.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 25, 2017

If your organization’s performance management processes are working great, you can save some time and skip this post. But if you are like most organizations, leaders, and individuals you have at least some pain or frustration with this process (and maybe a whole lot, you are still reading.) Good – stay with me. There are […]. The post Performance Management Doesn’t Have to Suck!

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 12, 2017

Bravado impresses the blind, intimidates the ignorant, comforts the fearful, and offends the skillful. Confidence doesn’t need to brag, impress, outdo, or put others down.

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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

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Andrew Chen

JUNE 6, 2017

I recently did a video interview on the topic of how your growth strategy changes from being a small startup versus becoming a larger company. It’s hard to compete when you’re launching a new product and you have to think asymmetrically for your growth efforts to work. I walk through each stage, step by step, and talk through some of the strategic dynamics to think about.

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Nir Eyal

JUNE 14, 2017

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Darren Austin, Partner Director of Product Management at Microsoft. Last year we added a new member to our household. I must admit that upon first meeting her, our initial impression was that she was a little creepy. Today though, we can’t imagine life without her. We’ve never seen […] The post Here’s How Amazon’s Alexa Hooks You appeared first on Nir and Far.

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15Five

JUNE 8, 2017

One of the common concerns I hear from other entrepreneurs and executives is that their once strong company culture is fading as the business grows. This makes perfect sense, especially in rapid growth companies where new hires are not always screened for values-fit. Our own team has grown by nearly 50% in recent months, but that growth has only strengthened our culture.

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Torben Rick Change Management

JUNE 19, 2017

Identifying and overcoming roadblocks to organizational change. Organizations must change or else they’ll perish. Yet, the biggest stumbling block is implementing it. The post Top 30+ reasons why organizations cannot change appeared first on Torben Rick.

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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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 19, 2017

As a designer of a Leadership 360 Assessment, consultant to organizations using them, and a coach to many leaders who have taken a 360 assessment, I have a wide variety of experiences and perspectives about these tools. Because of this experience, I’m often asked questions about these tools and the processes. Here, I am sharing […]. The post Questions I’m Asked About 360 Assessments appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 24, 2017

Everything you have today began with someone else. Leadership is stewardship. Now the question is, “How are you bringing value to others.” Leadership isn’t about status, position, salary, or title.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 17, 2017

My father passed away 16 years ago this month. What he taught me has served me well in business and in life. Even lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. So, I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet. Really, he was just a great listener.

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Nir Eyal

JUNE 8, 2017

Some tech critics will have you believe that technology is “hijacking your brain” or that it’s “irresistible.” Not only is that not true, believing such nonsense is dangerous. In my recent talk at The Next Web conference, I discuss: The difference between technological addiction and distraction. The moral obligation of tech companies who knowingly addict […] The post Technology Is Not Hijacking Your Brain (video) appeared first on Nir and Far.

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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.

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LSA Global

JUNE 5, 2017

If you are in charge of talent management at your organization, wouldn’t you welcome better, more effective ways of learning? Learning is not just a matter of exposure to knowledge. We believe that the aim of learning is to change behaviors and improve individual or team performance. Success is typically measured by the adoption of new skills and behaviors and the corresponding lift in performance such as increased revenue, decreased costs or increased productivity.

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Torben Rick Change Management

JUNE 3, 2017

The wisdom of learning from failure is incontrovertible. Yet organizations that do organizational change well are extraordinarily rare. How to make organizational change programs succeed. The post Make organizational change programs succeed appeared first on Torben Rick.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 22, 2017

The Entrepreneur’s Book of Actions breaks down actions leaders/entrepreneurs can take to make small daily changes for a big impact. Rhett Power, award-winning entrepreneur (Wild Creations), consultant, speaker and author joins Kevin to talk about his book and his leadership journey. He shares insights on working without capital and how to persevere through the not […].

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 28, 2017

The pain foolish leaders inflict on teams and organizations is tragic. (The damage foolish leaders cause warrants the uncomfortable term.) But there’s exciting news. Anyone with average intelligence can develop wisdom.

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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