Leadership Freak
AUGUST 13, 2015
Fear only works when the big bad leader is present. The sigh of relief when jerk-leaders leave the room signals disengagement. The most effective leaders are authoritative, not authoritarian.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 3, 2015
Recently I attended my 35th High School Class Reunion. Actually, I did more than attend it; I hosted it at our farm. I graduated with about 115 other kids in 1980, and as Class President, I have been involved in the planning of all of our class reunions (though early on, my role was much […]. The post What I Learned at My Class Reunion appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Leadership Freak
AUGUST 11, 2015
We often search for the most important thing. Christine Porath, associate professor at Georgetown University, along with other researchers, believe the leadership behavior that employees most want is respect.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 27, 2015
Introverts succeed when they, “Stop trying to be like extroverts and tap into their strengths.” Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of, The Genius of Opposites. Tap strengths: Listen and paraphrase.
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
AUGUST 19, 2015
The research of Kouzes and Posner indicates that seeking feedback is the behavior leaders fail at the most.* Useful feedback enables you to compare self-perception with the perception of others.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 6, 2015
Successful leaders believe in accountability. When I say, “Leaders hold people accountable,” who comes to mind? Employees, right? Authentic leaders think of themselves, as well as others, when they think of accountability. Authority without accountability is abuse. Beginnings: Accountability begins with leaders, not employees. If you want accountability from others, become accountable to others.
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Leadership Freak
AUGUST 4, 2015
Leading begins when the performance of others becomes top priority. The real work of leaders: Create environments where people love coming to work.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 30, 2015
Controlling leaders hold back talent, push down, and under utilize. Wouldn’t you love to work with a leader who led you into an open field? Wouldn’t it be great if you were one?
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 3, 2015
The sting of doing your best and falling short is a giant kick in the gut. 5 painful leadership blunders: Believe others perceive you the way you perceive yourself. Blind spots prolong frustration.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 2, 2015
Don’t expect advancement while resisting or opposing people in authority. Success within organizations is determined by people with authority. They authorize raises, promotions, and determine who participates in high value projects.
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
AUGUST 7, 2015
I’m surprised at how much I want others to change and how much I resist it in myself. Change is exciting when it’s about others. Growth is change. No change; no growth.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 31, 2015
What you do when you’re tires are spinning determines your future. Law #1. Stop spinning your tires. The first law of the rut is the most important.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 5, 2015
You care about coaching because it’s the path to energy, responsibility, fulfillment, and results at work. You also care because the workforce desires opportunity, purpose, development, mentors, and coaching.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 17, 2015
Sometimes I put my foot in my mouth. Upon reflection, I’m a little embarrassed by a question I asked Bill George, author of the new and updated version of, Discover Your True North.
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
AUGUST 18, 2015
The worst thing in life is recurring frustration that could be avoided. In life, everyone repeats until they learn. Your greatest contributions are the answers you find while navigating tough times – storms.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 10, 2015
We love to think about what drives leaders crazy. But, what about employees? Red tape. The reason red tape drives employees crazy is they want to get things done.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 22, 2015
The value of not changing is things stay the same. But, “If change is happening on the outside faster than on the inside, the end is in sight.” Jack Welch The question: I was asked at a recent speaking engagement in Chicago, “How can I convince the previous generation to change?
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 21, 2015
Every organization has a bottom 10% of employees, leaders, and managers who perform poorly. Your goal, if you can’t remove the bottom 10% is to maximize the situation. 7 reasons for poor performance: Negative environments where managers are dictatorial, disconnected, or incompetent. Leadership that tolerates poor performers. No honor for high performers.
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
AUGUST 25, 2015
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, works for roses, not people. People don’t like “any other name.” They like their own. I’m terrible with names. It might be genetic. I was the oldest of five children. When mom was upset, she went through my brothers’ names before she finally arrived at, “Danny!
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 28, 2015
Know-it-alls never ask real questions. Leaders who always know; dominate, dictate, alienate, isolate, and eventually stagnate. Young and old often know too much and ask too little.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 12, 2015
Affirm an insecure person and they explain why your affirmation is false. You talk about their talent. They explain their faults. You celebrate a win. It rolls off their back. Insecurity deflects affirmation.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 16, 2015
I asked Facebook followers for a title for today’s post. “How leaders of today can learn from leaders in the Bible,” received the most thumbs up.
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
AUGUST 24, 2015
Small multipliers elevate average to remarkable. Last week, due to flight delays, I arrived at the Hilton around 3:30 a.m.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 17, 2015
Every leader deals with leading, championing or even driving change. And every book and article about doing that will talk about the importance of the vision for the changed state. There is a good reason for that – a vision of the changed state you want people to move towards is critical to a successful […]. The post Five Ways to Create Greater Vision appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 9, 2015
As leaders, we are in the business of change – helping to implement it, leading it, and helping our teams cope with and make sense of it. It is a critical part of our job. And the rate of change has never been faster. That isn’t just how we feel – study after study confirms […]. The post Leading Change in the Digital Age appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 31, 2015
Learning. In a world where change seems to come hurling toward us like a bullet train, we know learning is needed just to survive, let alone thrive. And while most everyone would nod at the idea that we must be lifelong learners, the list of excuses people have for why they aren’t and can’t be […]. The post Five Ways You Can Learn Something Today!
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
AUGUST 30, 2015
The challenges that new managers and leaders face are immense. They must learn their new role and understand the expectations of them. They must get to know their team and begin to build trust with them. They must communicate with new people in new ways. They must get their new work done. They must delegate […]. The post The Six Habits of Successful New Managers appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 1, 2015
Dear Dan, I work with a person who just rubs me the wrong way. I get along well with most people, but can’t seem to figure this one out.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 24, 2015
If you aren’t a baseball fan, Cal Ripken, Jr. is a Hall of Fame shortstop who played his whole career with the Baltimore Orioles. While over 18,000 have played in the Major Leagues, less than 250 have been elected to the Hall of Fame. And no one who has ever played in 2,632 games in […]. The post What Leaders Can Learn From Cal Ripken, Jr. appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 4, 2015
This one simple, three-letter word can absolutely alter the results of your communications – and NOT for the better. Check out today’s video to find out how to avoid this common mistake. Click here for just the audio of this episode. Click to learn more about the Remarkable Leadership Workshop. ‘But’ doesn’t influence others … […].
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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