Leadership Freak
AUGUST 24, 2013
'Image source Leadership is relational. Plans and programs shrivel compared to the relationships you create, nurture, or tolerate. Organizations are only as strong as the relationships that hold them together. Gossip weakens and destroys relationships. Gossip is about power. Those without power, gossip to get power. Manipulation, twisting truths, and speculation are symptoms of feeling […].
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 12, 2013
'I grew up on a farm and was hard on jeans as a kid. Just ask my mom, a talented seamstress who spent more hours than you can imagine mending torn jeans. Today, jeans come with holes – and you pay extra for them. In my youth, you earned those holes, and didn’t ever want [.].
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 13, 2013
'You can''t lead if your employees, team or followers don''t trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H. Shearouse: Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice emp
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 26, 2013
'There is a very real knowledge gap in the early stage start-up game, on both sides of the table. First-time entrepreneurs lack the seasoning to captain a steady ship through turbulent waters. Inexperienced friends and family (and, increasingly, crowdsourced investors) lack the ability to gauge the viability of a business, or to mentor naïve entrepreneurs.
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
AUGUST 3, 2013
'The more uncomfortable the conversation the more important it is. The more it matters, the tougher it is. Weak leaders choose manipulation over honest exchange. Wise leaders choose tough conversation over mediocrity. Successful leaders address issues others avoid. Mediocrity is the result of avoidance. Excellence is a function of confrontation. The danger of tough conversations […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 7, 2013
'I hate bubbly people. They’re out of touch with themselves, others, and the world. Leaders who never feel discouraged are incomprehensible. Don’t trust anyone who’s always happy, excited, or pleased with life. Every leader fights a never ending battle for improvement, growth, excellence, and progress. It’s the “never ending” part that gets you down.
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Leadership Freak
AUGUST 26, 2013
'We had a project fail. Let it sting. Soothing pain is for babies, not big boys and girls. Team members who don’t care about losing are losers. Don’t sooth discomfort by minimizing failure, but don’t overreact, either. Expect responsibility. Blamers are covering for something they should have done. Finger-pointing is the loser’s way of getting […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 22, 2013
'Complaining says stop or improve, but doesn’t improve anything. Encouraging points to behaviors or attitudes to continue, but doesn’t continue anything. The danger of talking is it feels like doing. The biggest waste of words: It feels good to get something off your chest. But, “off your chest” conversations are pleas for affirmation not expressions […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 9, 2013
'Fear hopes monsters go away. Courage grabs them by the throat. “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” Max De Pree The movie, Apollo 13, made the phrase, “Houston, we have a problem,” famous. “Houston, we have a “challenge,” doesn’t cut it. Courage doesn’t play games with language. Courageous leaders point out […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 12, 2013
'Every time you impose your solution on their problem you devalue and degrade others. Experienced leaders see the world through their own strengths. The question isn’t what would you do. The question is what action best suits them. They have their strengths, not yours. Accidental arrogance – intentional humility: Ego makes your way – the one aligned with […].
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
AUGUST 17, 2013
'Image source Run to crazy people. Avoid comfortable people. Teammates, who think like you, are irrelevant. They take up space and suck oxygen. Reserve chairs and air for crazies. Invite in those who see differently. Punish silent agreement and reward dissent. Strong leaders seek options, alternatives, and diversity. Weak leaders build weak teams filled with […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 30, 2013
'I’ve been asking people if they ever had a boss they hated. The follow up question, “How did you deal with them?” The first thing they usually say, “I avoided them.” Hated bosses: Disenfranchise by hanging with other bosses and ignoring “the troops.” Snobbery, even if it’s unintentional, is off putting. Deflate when trying to […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 27, 2013
'Image source At lunch, I told my wife I thought I’d clean my office before working on “the book.” She laughed hysterically. She laughed so much that I started laughing too. When she finally stopped, – after starting and stopping several times – I said, “I didn’t think it was that funny.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 19, 2013
'Leadership’s pivotal moment arrives the moment you admit you’re in over your head. Until then, you’re predictable and mundane. The weight of leadership hasn’t buckled your knees. Competence holds you up. Bain of competence: Competence is overrated. Clinging to competence is clinging to attainability. You feel you’re able. Attainability is the mother of average.
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
AUGUST 13, 2013
'You insult your friends, colleagues, and your maker, when you neglect your abilities. But, worst of all, you insult yourself. Garbage is neglected; valuables cherished. Stop treating yourself like rubbish. Develop your gift. Stop expecting others to do what you must do. Take responsibility for the swamp you slipped into. Despise downward stagnation before you […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Charismatic leaders are bigger than life. You aren’t one of them. Very few leaders move people through charisma, personality, and up front skills. It’s not likely you have enough charisma to lead through charisma. Successful leadership doesn’t require charisma. Weak people want leaders to be bigger, brighter, and prettier than they are. But, everyone’s a […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 29, 2013
'You say you want people to act without asking permission. In truth, you want them to do what you want them to do without being told. How many times have you said, “Just go do it. You don’t need my permission.” Leadership by decree isn’t leadership. Other than saying, “You don’t need my permission,” what’s […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 23, 2013
'He quietly explained, “Tell me my work matters.” We were in the living room discussing his role in our organization, when he said, “Sometimes I get discouraged.” I asked, “How would you like me to treat you when you get discouraged?” He said, “Encourage me.” I asked for explanation. Negotiating encouragement: Avoid treating others the way […].
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 16, 2013
'The present you enjoy now was built yesterday. You’re building the future right now. “Future is now. If you want to become a leader in 2020, then it is not what you do in the year 2020. It’s what you do today.” Vijay Govindarajan Living in reverse: Leaders who react to the past, without the […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 21, 2013
'“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Attributed to Albert Einstein Effective leaders understand people like fly casters understand fish. But successful leaders do more than understand people, they help people understand themselves and […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 31, 2013
'Image source I’ve led more than a thousand leadership meetings. I’ve left many feeling lousy. But, Friday, I left a leadership meeting feeling great. I still had a list of things I could have done differently. I’m always tweaking my performance. But I felt revitalized. After Friday’s meeting, I received a text that began, “Thanks […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 15, 2013
'Green-apple-leaders are hard, sour, and useless. The best they offer is cramps and diarrhea. They feel successful because they hang from apple trees. But really, they’re a pain. You’re a green-apple-leader if you: Are consumed with desire. You feel good about the ache in your heart to make a difference, but there’s no dirt under […].
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 20, 2013
'Alarmists are irritating. They push the panic button at the first hint of smoke. They see what might go wrong and yell fire. While you’re dealing with “real” issues, they’re dealing with things that might happen. Reject the temptation to ignore “alarmists” who bring up potential problems. The land of leadership is the land of […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 6, 2013
'The Pudding Palace never made a ripple on the business scene. Poof! It appeared. Poof! It vanished. But, there it was, for a glorious moment in time, a store dedicated to pudding! Paper bowls, plastic spoons and all. I can still see the handmade sign and metal folding chairs. Florescent lighting and bare walls gave […].
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Fifty years ago today, a speech of less than 11 minutes in length demanded the world stop and listen; and we are still listening today. On August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. This speech has been studied, watched, commented on, and […].
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 26, 2013
'Last week I wrote about why your perspective as a leader is so powerful. If you missed it, it is a great prelude to this article. Today I give you practical ways to get more and new perspectives into your experience and thought process. Note: None of these are difficult in and of themselves, but [.].
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 3, 2013
'One of my favorite movies is The Sound of Music, and one of the best songs in the movie (in my opinion) is “Climb Every Mountain” Today’s quotation isn’t from or about the movie, but the first time I read it, I started humming the song in my head (if you don’t know the song, [.]. Achievement Leadership Learning Personal Development Quotations Success Harold B.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 17, 2013
'Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these " open leadership skills assessment " questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Do I make myself available to people at all levels of the organization? Do I actively manage how I am authentic? Do I encourage people to share information? Do I publicly admit when I am wrong?
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 14, 2013
'This is the third Wednesday in a row I’ve written about innovation. Why? Because it is important to us, personally and professionally. Today’s title might have you scratching your head, which is fine with me. Read on. . Ask most people what they think about when they consider creativity and innovation, and most likely [.].
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 19, 2013
'I’ve been thinking recently about the importance of perspective to our role as a leader. And when I recently saw the work of Gus Petro, who put a new perspective on New York City and the Grand Canyon, it prompted me to write this article. The project is called merge (and the website can be [.].
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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