Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

If you didn’t have authority, how would you hold people accountable? Don’t demand what must be given.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

How many times have you gotten a flash of insight, a great idea or remembered the name of that person you couldn’t come up with, while taking a shower? I’ll bet it is more than once. In fact, one survey of highly creative people found that 19% of those people get their best ideas in […]. The post Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower (and Why Matters) appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Today, I welcome back Nathan Magnuson and another one of his insightful guest posts. Nathan Magnuson 2015 is a big year for Millennials in the workforce. Earlier this year they became the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, according to Pew Research Center. By now, most folks have had the chance to share the office with this group. But managing Millennial subordinates – not to mention maximizing their contribution – continues to test (and in some cases flummox) many the otherwise competent

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

One of our coaching clients, a VP at a consumer products company, was abruptly silenced when she tried to make a point at a recent executive committee meeting. The problem? She was passionate — and it didn’t go over well. Sales at the organization had plummeted, and the group was discussing the efficacy of its newest product. Our executive, Claudia, was convinced that the sales team needed to be examined instead.

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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

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Fear might feel safe, but leadership requires boldness. Fear congeals the past. Boldness builds the future. Fear is survival-mode. Boldness is opportunity-mode. Boldness follows hope. 4 ways to build bold teams: Provide training. Celebrate mistakes.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Agreement hinders effective decision-making. The bobble-heads that surround leaders may soothe the leader’s ego, but they harming organizations. They’re protecting their salaries. Agreement before dissent is a pathetic waste of talent.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

I don’t want to be a pessimist, but I think there’s more sickness in organizational cultures than health. Healthy organizational culture results from focused attention. Sick cultures indicate distraction and neglect. 7 signs your culture is sick: Isolation prevails. Leaders and employees work in silos. CYA dominates.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

It’s easy to make others responsible for problems in your organization. Someone else fell short. It couldn’t be you! When leaders blame, everyone blames. Blame is the reason problems persist.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

George asked, “Do you ever feel pressure?” He was thinking about the breadth and depth of the Leadership Freak audience, as well as, the rigorous writing schedule I maintain.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Busy is a badge of honor in business circles. But, running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off isn’t a sign of importance. We falsely believe that busyness reflects significance.

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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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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

There are a million reasons to stay the same, when you feel pressure to change. In my opinion change is great as long as someone else is doing it.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

High performance is about inspiring not pressuring. #1 Philosophies in high performance cultures: Servant-leadership. Leaders serve teammates. Teammates serve each other. Everyone serves customers. Maximize strengths.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Your leadership is doomed if you pay attention to everything. Urgency and priority may be separate issues. Ignore things or waste your leadership on things that don’t matter. 7 things successful leaders ignore: #1.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Don’t you “love” it when someone asks, “Do you mind if I give you some feedback?” You can’t say, “Yes, I do mind,” especially if it’s the boss.

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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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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Evaluate leaders on their ability to inspire. If I surveyed your team, would they say you inspire them? Any fool can suck the life out of people. Successful leaders aspire to inspire.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Don’t go through the motions for another day. Survival might be success during crisis, but it’s failure over the long-term. Define success in order to win. Purpose defines winning.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The Proximity Principle: Leaders tend to serve people they see, touch, and spend time with. Leaders who huddle rather than mingle grow inward and serve each other. Distance allows detachment.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.

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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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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Curiosity makes you interesting. (Especially if you want to talk about me.) A participant at a recent presentation asked me about qualities of successful leaders.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The path to remarkable is paved with feedback. Feedback, received well, transforms leaders. However, the behavior leaders fail at most is seeking feedback. Feedback that hurts the most often helps the most.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

There is no secret to success, but some qualities and behaviors make success more likely. 25 qualities and behaviors that make success more likely: Intelligence. Authenticity. Talent. Sociability and connections. Resilience. Seeing the big picture. Hard work. Starting. Finishing. Inspiring others. Focus. Vision. Surrounding yourself with talent. Solving problems Adding value.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

You care, even though you might feel uncomfortable showing it. Personally, for years, I’ve joked, “I’m from Maine. We have feelings on Christmas Eve and the Fourth of July. I’m not a touchy-feely.

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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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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Repetition forms patterns. Patterns define the future. Successful leaders are repeaters. Don’t repeat: Gossip. Repeated words seem truer, even when they’re not. Gossip weakens relationships. Criticism. Disapproval is more powerful than approval.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Life’s darkest frustrations hover over the gap between feeling unimportant and hoping to be significant. Desires for greatness are holy. No one wakes up in the morning with burning desires to be trivial.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

(Warning: This post is approximately 350 words!) “Do you think we have to fight to be our true selves?” The question came from a busy leader with global impact. I replied, “The fight for our authentic self is seen in toddlers and teenagers. But, I wonder if fight is the best word?

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

A State Trooper pulled me over for speeding. It feels like yesterday. It was several years ago. I was on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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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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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Leaders squander new talent when you give too much guidance. Don’t give instruction that’s rooted in the past, if you want something new. Encourage people to bring themselves to opportunities.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

Bill (Not his real name) manages several franchise locations. He finds himself in a no-win situation.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Dear Dan, I built what I thought was a pretty solid relationship with some colleagues. Recently they hired a new person. Once she got comfortable she started becoming the backstabber.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Cowards love procrastination. Aspiring authors would kill for the opportunities that come my way. But, I’ve procrastinated on writing a book for three years. I’m afraid of it. Fear blocks possibility.

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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