Leadership Freak
MARCH 12, 2014
'Young leaders are full of p**s and vinegar because they haven’t failed enough. Old leaders look down their noses and think, “You’ll smarten up after you get knocked down a few times.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 3, 2014
'Delegation is something that every leader has feelings about. Some feel they do it well. Some don’t even know where to start. Some have seen a good example of it. Some feel like every time someone has “delegated” to them, it felt like they’d just been dumped on. Some think it is something they should […].
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Leadership Freak
MARCH 28, 2014
'Saying no feels like a door closing. But, those who can’t say no end up over-committed, overwhelmed, and ineffective. Saying no is the first step toward freedom for someone who says yes too much.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 6, 2014
'Helping done poorly is destructive. The need to help says more about your needs than theirs. 3 UN-helpful reasons you feel the need to help: Feel important. Elevate status. Look smart.
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
MARCH 19, 2014
'Radical growth is the messiest – most painful – part of leadership. Death precedes life. Incremental growth is walking down familiar paths carrying the same assumptions.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 30, 2014
'The future of organizations is in the growth of the people in them. The more influence you have the more your growth is essential to the growth of your organization.
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Leadership Freak
MARCH 18, 2014
'Multiply waste by the number of people involved. The capacity of teams to waste time and resources staggers the imagination. It’s one thing to tolerate one person wasting time.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 31, 2014
'Power makes leaders dumb. The more power you gain the dumber you get. Image source There are at least seven dumbing effects of power. Power*: Reduces the complexity of your thinking. You over-simplify.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 24, 2014
'Everything takes longer when you don’t trust those around you. Mistrust doubles the cost of doing business. Professor John Whitney, Columbia Business School. 5 qualities of low trust organizations: Redundancy. Bureaucracy. Politics. Disengagement.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 10, 2014
'Everyone knows the drama kings/queens in the office. They’re the ones you dance around. “Don’t upset Barry.” Drama queens go to the boss rather than colleagues to voice complaints.
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
MARCH 22, 2014
'I was explaining how to do something when a close friend said, “Do it yourself.” I have a love-hate relationship with my life-long friend Tim. (Mostly love.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 20, 2014
'Leaders lay awake at night wondering what’s really happening. You wonder, “Who should I touch base with? Isolation prevents you from feeling the pulse of your organization.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 1, 2014
'If you can getting there on an empty tank, getting there doesn’t matter. Your tank is empty because you drained it. Empty because you: Give, give, give.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 13, 2014
'Old leaders think they know something today because they knew something yesterday. Knowledge closes their minds and limits their curiosity.
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
MARCH 17, 2014
'The story in your head always finds expression in your life. But, it’s dangerous when behaviors and attitudes are based on fabrications. He doesn’t like me. I’m not appreciated.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 5, 2014
'The trouble with new ideas are the ones that didn’t work. But, organizations that consistently kill new ideas drive nails in their own coffins. The bondage of old ideas is they worked, once.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 26, 2014
'Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win one of twenty-five copies of, “STARTUP LEADERSHIP,” by Derek Lidow. Derek sold his last company for $100 million, in 2010.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 23, 2014
'Lofty dreams have a dark side when they devalue slow, incremental progress. Don’t wait for giant leaps toward noble dreams. Successful leaders bringing dreams to life in the present.
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
MARCH 7, 2014
'Negative focus creates negative environments. But, successful leaders build energizing environments. Your primary influence is the environment you create.” Peter Senge Lead like a comedian: Comedians influence others. Leadership is influence.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 25, 2014
'Confused people think everything matters equally. Never give all thoughts and options equal weight. The four results of confusion are: Doubt. Fear. Inaction.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 2, 2014
'Leaders who use worry as the reason to do nothing are losers. But, successful leaders worry. I’ve come to appreciate and respect the worries of my team. Trust worried leaders; doubt the rest.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 29, 2014
'Listen for the sucking sound of money going down the drain when lousy teams take on projects. Stop wasting time on teams that waste time.
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
MARCH 27, 2014
'People who aren’t afraid aren’t going far. Fear is the secret heat behind fiery passion. Without fear, passion is transitory, weak, unfocused, and ineffective. Find and acknowledge your fears.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 14, 2014
'“You’re challenge is giving control to young leaders.” (Spoken to an old leader at lunch three years ago.) He was a quiet gentleman.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 21, 2014
'“All cruelty springs from weakness.” Seneca Image source Cruel leaders believe they’re helping when they’re hurting.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 8, 2014
'Ellen DeGeneres is a person of influence because she’s not intimidating. The look on her face says, “I want you to like me.” It’s not a needy look. But, it borders on insecurity.
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.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 16, 2014
'You see what’s bad before you see what’s good. Kathy Cramer told me our negativity bias invites us to see and respond more intensely to problems than possibilities.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 11, 2014
'Pessimists feel optimistic about Murphy’s law. I’m so much of a pessimist that I think optimists are faking. Talking about optimism irritates true pessimists. I’m not alone.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 9, 2014
'People change us most. Michael Hyatt recounts a meeting he had with Billy Graham in 1983.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 15, 2014
'Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a copy of, “Lead Positive.” (25 copies available. Winners chosen at random.
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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