Leadership Freak
APRIL 25, 2013
'Growth is a function of engaging in new activities. “New” is the difficult thing. Everyone wants to grow but not everyone wants to step from the known into the unknown. The edge and beyond: Growth happens on the fringes of leadership where comfort and discomfort meet. You can’t grow if you can’t be uncomfortable. Growth [.].
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 16, 2013
'The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions : What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others. Give an example of when you demonstrated good leadership. What is the toughest group from which you''ve had to get cooperation?
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Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 3, 2013
Watch the Final Four this weekend and I can guarantee two things: You’ll see lots of camera shots of celebrities and parents of players, and the word momentum will be spoken by the announcers at least once. You can watch any sporting event and hear that word – momentum – used almost with reverence. It [.].
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 15, 2013
'Over the past decade, I''ve taught hundreds of executive education, MBA, and undergraduate students at half a dozen other top universities. To put it mildly, I''m a believer in the importance of higher education and graduate studies. But I''m also concerned that some executives view grad school as a panacea — a universally applicable fallback and a sure-fire ticket to promotion, the way teachers still get a union-mandated pay raise if they get their master''s degree.
Speaker: Liz Charron
From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready, but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab
Leadership Freak
APRIL 21, 2013
'Jim Collins said he wanted to write a book about great organizations not great leaders. But as his research grew, he realized great organizations had one thing in common, great leaders. He ended up writing, “Good to Great,” a book about leaders. Never underestimate the power of lousy leaders to demotivate people and destroy organizations. [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 20, 2013
'“We have a no a **e policy at Baird.” (Beth Kavelaris, Director of Culture & Integration, Robert W. Baird & Co. at the Great Place to Work Annual Conference 2013) I was impressed with Beth’s candor. Baird manages nearly $97 billion in client assets at more than 100 locations scattered around the globe. Definition: “How do you [.].
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Leadership Freak
APRIL 12, 2013
'Every organization has “can’t do” people in it. Their first words are no, can’t, or won’t. Successful leaders change can’t to can. Real influence: Coercion creates conformity; influence transforms. Incompetent leaders pressure; skillful leaders influence. Inept leaders us power, authority, and position to intimidate. Influential leaders move people from can’t to can by changing what [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 8, 2013
'Dangerous leadership weaknesses include: Lack of self-awareness. Listening to brown nosers. Pointing out problems without celebrating progress. Closed ears and opened mouths. People pleasing. More on Facebook (4/8/13). All: All strengths have corresponding weaknesses. Good with people often means bad organizational skills, for example. The law of equilibrium: Extraordinary always includes extra-lousy.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 22, 2013
'The hardest question to ask is the obvious one. Fearful leaders remain silent. Courageous leaders ask. What are we doing? Compared to what? Who said? Why not? Move from “either/or” to “and” by asking, “Why not?” What problem are we solving? What’s working? How? Why? Begin agenda items by asking, “What questions should we ask?” What [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 13, 2013
'The worst leadership tragedy is *p **g away your potential. Stop insulting your Maker, degrading yourself, and disrespecting the people around you by wasting inborn aptitudes and abilities. Neglect and negativity never achieve results. If I traveled back in time and met the young Leadership Freak, I’d say, “Danny, your first responsibility is developing your leadership. [.].
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
APRIL 4, 2013
'Bosses need to run meetings because they need to exercise authority and control. That attitude hinders free, honest involvement by participants. Worse yet, controlling-bosses obstruct ownership. Others won’t own what you own. The problem with meetings is bosses run them. No one can effectively manage a meeting and participate at the same time. Transform meetings by [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 1, 2013
Image source by George Hodan My children used to say, “Stop yelling dad.” I’d say, “I’m not yelling.” My voice sounded calm to me. Authority and power amplify actions and words. Every behavior of respected leaders is magnified. Tell a team member, for example, “Your report is late.” They hear, “I’m getting fired.” Or, you [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 29, 2013
'Carry-on bags are stowed “below” in small planes where overhead storage is small. After landing, passengers line the jet bridge waiting for their luggage. Most contact friends or chat. People in the back can’t see. Bags pile up. Nobody does anything. I decided to take matters in hand by holding bags up and calling out [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 2, 2013
I chartered a sailboat for our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. It was clear, sunny, and we could see the shores of St. Croix, when the captain invited me to “take the helm.” Even a former farm boy can steer the boat in calm waters. I felt more important than I was. But… Leaders matter most during [.].
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.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 6, 2013
'You got to the end of your rope because you feel misunderstood and uncared for. You serve, understand, and support others. Who serves, understands, and supports you? I’m not asking, “Who finishes tasks for you?” I’m asking, “Who supports you as a person?” Alone: You’re alone because: You pretend you don’t need others. Those around [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 11, 2013
'Those who can’t or won’t see patters are doomed to repeat the past. Ignore patterns and yesterday’s decisions become tomorrow’s destiny. “Patterns, not problems, will ruin your business.” Dr. Henry Cloud Pattern recognition may be the least discussed and most neglected leadership skill. Yet, pattern recognition informs plans, enables innovation, and empowers decision making.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 24, 2013
'Image source by ??????? ???????? Ineffective leaders seize and hoard authority; successful leaders give it. Those who cling to authority loose it. Those who give authority gain authority. Authority is permission to act without permission. Control freaks never inspire initiative. The more they control the less initiative – acting without permission – others take.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 23, 2013
'Leaders correct too much and affirm too little. Hold monthly affirmation sessions. Here’s how. Invite one key player to an affirmation sessions for the sole purpose of encouragement. Be prepared. You do this so little it may freak them out. First, clarify mission, vision, and values. Second, honor their admirable qualities, outstanding service, consistency of character, [.].
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 26, 2013
'Leaders are learners. When I’m asked for book recommendations, I always ask, “Have you read, “The Leadership Challenge,” by Kouzes and Posner. Recently read and recommended: The Secret of Teams Culture Secret Focus Leadership and the Art of the Struggle The Outstanding Organization Boundaries for Leaders On the shelf and recommended: Full Steam Ahead The [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 19, 2013
'Image source by by Piotr Siedlecki Weak, fearful leaders are like unrully two year olds. They create messes and throw tantrums. Undeveloped, incompetent leaders are “takers” who believe followers exist to serve them Weak leaders take: Control. All micro-managers are fearful. Power. Weak leaders fill their need for power by dis-empowering others.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 14, 2013
'Don’t push people into leading. Desire to lead is leadership’s first requirement. If they don’t desire leadership, step away. Reluctant leaders are burdens to colleagues, followers, and organizations. If they desire leadership but feel anxiety, don’t worry! Desire includes anxiety. But, you should worry if they don’t. Follow the desire to lead; face anxiety as you [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 9, 2013
'If busy equals success, you’ve arrived. But, the busier you are the easier it is to forget what matters. Hectic leaders are distracted leaders. Leaders without focus succeed at what doesn’t matter. Busy leaders get results but ruin relationships, for example. Achieving results without building relationships is the formula for short-term success and long-term disaster.
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 16, 2013
'Negative environments are built by negative leaders. Organizations reflect their leaders. All leaders influence attitudes and behaviors. The people closest to you reflect you. If you aren’t influencing, you’re not leading. (Take this as a general principle not a moral absolute. Some people stay positive inspite of you.) Rude in other’s eyes: Rushing makes you rude.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 17, 2013
'This note arrived from a young leader: I’m spearheading some interdepartmental activities with the goal of more open communication and increased relationships between departments. Could you suggest some good resources? Would you consider posting a question on your Facebook page? Reply: You’re asking the wrong questions. Leaders often rush to fix painful symptoms before defining [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 30, 2013
'Forward-focused teammates clash with foot-draggers. But, foot-draggers aren’t the problem. My approach to an opportunity is grab it and go. Planning isn’t high on my list. I know it’s important but can’t we plan as we go. “Just do something” is my motto. Build the airplane in the air. “Just do something people” drive planners crazy. [.].
Leadership Freak
APRIL 5, 2013
'The grandchildren visited last weekend. It was Easter. We bought chocolate eggs, bunnies, carrots, and even six pounds of gummy bears. (We have gummy bears for their next visit!) What’s Easter without an Easter Egg Hunt? Hiding candy is fun for grandparents; finding candy is even more fun for grandchildren. Watching it being found is [.].
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 6, 2013
'In your leadership role, it''s vital that your team members know how to deliver excellent customer service. " Knock Your Socks Off " type service as book editor Ann Thomas and Jill Applegate would say. Part of delivering excellent customer service is saying "Thank You" to your customers and knowing when to say "Thank You". Thomas and Applegate recommend telling your customers "Thank You" during at least these nine situations : When they do business with you.every time.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 18, 2013
'Monday afternoon a nation’s collective consciousness focused on one of the grand cities of our country. During a day of celebration, horror happened. This short piece isn’t meant to make light of or lessen the pain and problems caused by Monday’s events, but it does give us a glimpse into human behavior that we as [.].
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 22, 2013
'124 years today, something amazing and historic happened. The United States government made about 2 million acres of public land in Oklahoma available to homestead. Here’s how it worked. Starting at noon April 22, 1889, legal settlers could claim lots up to 160 acres. If the settler lived on the land and improved it, they [.].
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 1, 2013
The topic of leadership style is an important one, and one that usually comes up as I teach leadership to groups everywhere. Sometimes the phrase “leadership style” itself isn’t mentioned, and yet it is underneath many conversations, questions, and even excuses (I’ll get to that in a bit). My goal today is to share some [.].
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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