Leadership Freak
APRIL 12, 2015
'I just got home from a conversation about maturity with some really smart college students. This post is inspired by our conversation. 10 expressions of immaturity: Don’t realize or don’t care that their behaviors have negative consequences for teammates. Won’t make commitments. Commitment requires responsibility, something immaturity can’t stand.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 13, 2015
'We have all encountered locked doors in our lives. Most of them are literal slabs of wood or metal, keeping us from moving to someplace we want to go. And to get through doors, keys are required. The keys I am sharing with you today however, unlock more than a literal door. They are key […]. The post Unlock Conversation With These Seven Question Keys appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Leadership Freak
APRIL 27, 2015
Leaders who neglect what matters always fall short. 10 things that don’t matter much: Sitting at your desk. Past success. All the good reasons things can’t be done.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 14, 2015
'A young leader asked, “What’s the most important leadership idea?” He wants the down and dirty truth. The one thing. Honestly, my answer changes.
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
APRIL 7, 2015
'Dad died June 25, 2012. This morning, I miss him. Dad was a dairy farmer from Maine. He didn’t need applause for taking care of his wife and children.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 13, 2015
'You can try and fail one or two times. But, persistent failure – in the same area – signals incompetence. Everyone who gets ahead establishes a track record of reliability.
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Leadership Freak
APRIL 19, 2015
'It’s likely that at least 50% of the people on your team are unhappy with their jobs. 65% would like a new boss.** Leaders don’t like the people they lead, either. Have you heard leaders complaining about colleagues, superiors, or employees? Who hasn’t? People don’t leave organizations, they leave people.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 22, 2015
'The problems we have with each other are more dangerous than the problems we have with competitors. People-problems get worse when they’re ignored. Organizational turmoil diminishes, when nagging people problems find resolution.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 2, 2015
'Book Giveaway! Leave a comment on this post to become eligible for one of twenty free copies of, “Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others,” by Cheryl Bachelder, CEO of Popeyes Serving for the sake of serving is noble. Serving for results is servant leadership.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 17, 2015
'Foolish leaders believe they can take more out of life than they put in. Well, maybe it isn’t foolishness. Maybe it’s arrogance. Only God never runs dry.
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
APRIL 30, 2015
Nothing limits leaders more than believing they can succeed without others. Superiority, masquerading as self-confidence, makes leaders look down on others. Marginalizing people limits their potential and yours.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 29, 2015
Mary feels like a caged animal. Barry, her inexperienced manager, just set a goal of increasing her production by 15%. She already works overtime! Mary asks, “What do you suggest I stop doing?
Leadership Freak
APRIL 6, 2015
'Everyone who rises within an organization does things to please people with power. Getting ahead within organizations always includes making someone happy. 4 ways to get ahead within organizations: #1.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 1, 2015
'Leadership’s indifference to input is one reason employees are silent. Curiosity is an inconvenience to anyone who already knows. Leaders who lack curiosity, need it the most. New ways of seeing depend on new questions.
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
APRIL 20, 2015
'Everyone who focuses on failure becomes negative, unless they do something about it. Successful leaders ask, “What could go wrong?” The most successful leaders fail successfully.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 15, 2015
'You are as unexceptional as you are exceptional. Everyone sucks at something. There is no halo of exceptionality. Skill or talent in one area doesn’t bleed into others.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 21, 2015
'You’re banging heads with bull-headed teammates. It’s not the facts. It’s personal disposition. Personal disposition often determines the “right” decision. Personal disposition. Visionary disposition.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 10, 2015
'Imagine you weren’t as competent as you believe. How would you treat your team? The problem is, you can do it “better” yourself. Do-it-yourself managers: Get things done. Want the job done right. Have confidence and grit. Don’t need to be told what to do. Make important contributions.
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
APRIL 9, 2015
'Disengaged leaders lead disengaged teams. Only 35% of U.S. managers are engaged in their jobs. Is it any wonder that only 30% of the workforce is engaged.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 24, 2015
When you ask too many questions, people wonder what you’re after. The need to preserve image makes curiosity uncomfortable. Sincere curiosity is a gift to all but the insecure, skeptical, or status driven.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 5, 2015
'The dark side of leading is the secret pain you can’t release. 7 reasons leaders can’t release painful experiences: Feel the pain, still. Fear recurrence. Don’t feel heard. Have an ax to grind.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 23, 2015
'Behaviors, not theories, solve people-problems. This is part-two of, “How to Solve People Problems.” Scan part-one here. How to solve people-problems: Let’s focus on the people-problem of low morale. #1.
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
APRIL 16, 2015
'It’s pointless to get things done and lose yourself along the way. Who you are, while you get things done, is the most important thing about you.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 19, 2015
'By Gene Simmons Famous people from all walks of life write books about how they have achieved success. Many aren’t very good at all. If you don’t know much about KISS lead man and reality show star, Gene Simmons, you might put this book in that “less than good” pile. And that would be a […]. The post ME, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Business and Life appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 18, 2015
'It’s “Solution Saturday” and Ken asks how to maintain motivation two or three weeks after a layoff, for example? Patterns make or break you, not one moment.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 5, 2015
'Often times great ideas come from a combination of two existing items or ideas. Such is the case with Audvisor. Call it Pandora for the spoken word. Imagine some of the top speakers and experts on topics like your career, leadership, personal development, relationship building, serving Customers, and many more, available on your phone or […].
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
APRIL 26, 2015
To disrespect the past is to insult those who built the present. It’s difficult to insult people and get them on the team at the same time.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 6, 2015
'As a leader/manager/supervisor in an organization, part of your responsibility, obligation and an implied (if not stated) expectation is to be a coach. Recently I was asked a very valuable question about that role, and the reality that many leaders live in. (The question came from someone registered for our upcoming 3 hour Livecast on […]. The post How to Start Coaching Existing Team Members appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 20, 2015
'It happens often. You are leading a team and some (maybe all) of the members see themselves as individual contributors, not necessarily members of a team. They state (and show) that they’d rather work alone, and prefer individual accomplishments and results to tying their fortunes to a team. But you want a cohesive team – […]. The post Ten Ways to Turn Individual Contributors into Collaborative Colleagues appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 26, 2015
Normally here each week I share one resource for your consideration. Sometimes it is something we have produced, sometimes not. Sometimes it is something free, sometimes not. Always they are things I recommend to you whole-heartedly, and with you in mind. Today, I want to briefly recommend two resources and I’m covering the gamut of […]. The post Two Resources with One Overriding Goal – Helping you Lead More Effectively appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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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