Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 28, 2014
'The opportunity and ability to contribute is the great privilege of leadership. Be grateful every time you open your hand and heart, even if results fall short. Generosity expands life.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2014
'With only one month left of 2014, it''s not too early to start identifying your New Year''s Resolutions for 2015. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year''s resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and December 31, think about which couple you want to work on in 2015. Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths
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Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
'“Thank you” Saying “thank you” is something most of us learn at a young age. It’s something we teach to our children too. We all know that gratitude is important, which is why in many parts of the world, we have a day called Thanksgiving to remind us to be thankful. It is unfortunate in […]. The post Five Ways Gratitude Will Change Your Life appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
'Gratitude is a form of happiness. Ungratefulness, unhappiness, and ugliness travel in the same circles. Ungratefulness paints everything ugly. 10 gratitude robbers: The belief that leadership is anything other than service. Self-importance.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
'Gratitude, honor, and recognition are so much deeper and more powerful than just saying thanks.
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Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'The way you think about yourself is the biggest factor in stress and productivity. Stress isn’t “out there,” it’s inside you. 10 ways to increase stress: Hide mistakes. Pretend you know. Make excuses. Expect perfection.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
'You don’t need authority, power, or position to lead. Sometimes they get in the way. Leading is serving, nothing more, nothing else, nothing less. Become a leader by serving.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
'Compassion goes wrong when it goes too far. Too much compassion prolongs helplessness, failure, and mediocrity. Compassion done well fuels confidence, excellence, and success. Organizations without compassion are fear-filled, ugly places to work.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'Dirty culture distracts, repels, and destroys organizations. The most important thing about us is the way we treat each other while we fulfill our mission.
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
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
'Success may be as simple as stopping something that’s sabotaging progress. Keep doing all the great stuff you already do. Stop shooting yourself in the foot.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Ask people to talk about what they’re good at and their eyes light up. For some, the topic of their strength is so awkward that it takes them time to get their bearings.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
'Pressure that’s rooted in unrealistic expectation; frustrates, defeats, even crushes. Self-imposed pressure drains joy, prevents progress, and invites leaders to become isolated and self-protective. Leaders don’t need to: Stand up front.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
'You grow quiet when someone with more power is in the room. You blab when you’re perceived as the big cheese. How many times have you wished the boss would just shut up?
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
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
'Show me a leader with patience and I’ll show you someone people trust. Dealing with people requires patience. They’re putting up with you all the time. 4 dangers of impatience: Fractured relationships.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 29, 2014
'Hard work and sincerity are a beginning. #1. Offer solutions, but always begin with problems. Every time you say, “It’s not that bad,” you minimize the value of any solutions you find.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'The law of the sad face says the more important leaders are the less they smile. You can’t milk fun out of self-important, problem-centric leaders.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
'Being told what to do eliminates ambiguity, uncertainty, and confusion. When I travel, I’m often told where to go, who to meet, what time to be there.
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
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'Don’t wait for volunteers to volunteer. Go to them. The volunteer who volunteers may not be the one you want. #1.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'I start feeling negative when I hear, “Stop thinking negative thoughts.” Positive thinking is important. Successful leaders are optimistic about success. But, positive thinking that results in fantasies about easy success are ridiculous.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
'When work sucks, life sucks. You like to think work doesn’t define you, but it sure feels like it. How much suck is too much? How much: Every job has a dark side.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 26, 2014
'Your voice is born in solving your own struggle. Wisdom is found while running through the mud. Struggling in the mud makes you useful. You are the message.
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
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'The frailty you hide is a door of opportunity, once it’s embraced. Covering frailty causes more frailty. Couples who pretend they’re happy grow unhappy. Leaders who pretend they’re strong grow weak.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
'The unskilled often feel they’re doing better than they are. Poor performers, who lack skill, don’t realize their performance is poor. They think they’re fine. You think they’re failing.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
'Passionate people pull; dispassionate need pushed. Pull: Passion pulls leaders into the future. But, passion gone wrong is pushy. The more you push, the more you need to push.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
'A million small things call you away from what matters now. We sell ourselves to the “devil of busyness” because it’s easier than doing what matters now.
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
NOVEMBER 8, 2014
'You’ve been wronged, manipulated, or cheated by someone with position or power. Leaders shade the truth, compromise their values, and abuse authority. Just read the news.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 15, 2014
'Questions demonstrate interest and make people feel they matter. Questions show respect, but reflection enables connection. 7 questions to evaluate your listening: What do you enjoy about listening?
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 22, 2014
'Certainty is a symptom of ignorance. You’re never fully up to real challenges. If you feel prepared for the challenge, it’s really just business as usual.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'Like fire, an untended culture grows cold, dark, ugly, and useless. When you look in the organizational-mirror, do you like what you see? You can.
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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