If You Were Gone in Twelve Months
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 25, 2015
'I made a decision late in 2014 that I would lead like I’ll be gone in 12 months. I’m not planning on being gone. I didn’t make an announcement.
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10 Ways To Be A Better Listener
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 24, 2015
'Being a good listener is absolutely essential to being an effective leader. When you really listen, you : Remember names and facts correctly. Hear "between the lines." Show respect. Learn more about what''s going on within your workplace. Here are 10 tips on how to be a better listener : Look at the person who''s speaking to you. Maintain eye contact.
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What Do You Believe?
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 19, 2015
'I’ve certainly opened with a big question, and it is a question I want you to think about as you read, and hopefully far into the future. Specifically, I want you to think about the beliefs and expectations you hold about those you lead. But before I get back to you personally, let me give […]. The post What Do You Believe? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Why the Keystone Pipeline Is the Wrong U.S. Energy Debate
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 30, 2015
'The Keystone XL — a proposed addition to a network of pipelines running from the Canadian oil sands to refineries in Texas — has become the political football of the moment. It was the first issue that Sen. Joni Ernst addressed in her response to last week’s State of the Union address, and yesterday the Senate passed a bill forcing its approval.
The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones
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
10 Ways to Rise Up After Screwing Up
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 12, 2015
'Everyone who tries fails. Growth happens when you fail and own it, not until. Everyone who blames stays the same. The price of greatness is responsibility.
16 Ways to Think Like a Leader
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 11, 2015
'The title of leader is common, even cheap. But, a person who thinks like a leader is a thing of beauty. The first step toward becoming a leader is thinking like one.
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The Five Practices of Leadership
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'Leaders aren’t mommy or daddy. Successful leaders encourage everyone to think and act like competent people of influence. When leaders act like mommy, team members act like children.
Where People Love Working Together
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'Successful leaders build environments where people love working together. Environments emerge from language, conversation, and behavior. 4 essentials to successful environment building #1. Intolerance: Environment building includes confrontation.
7 Ways to Deal with Old Leaders
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JANUARY 23, 2015
'Old leaders who ignore or belittle young leaders close the door on the future. To young leaders: Prepare: Old foolish leaders are inconsistent. They despise your sense of entitlement, but they feel entitled.
How to Turn Passive Followers Into Active Leaders
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 29, 2015
'You aren’t worthy of leadership if fear of giving control controls you. Successful leaders move away from “permission mode.” Permission: Don’t you hate it when someone asks permission to do something?
Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age
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.
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
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JANUARY 24, 2015
'Over-committed leaders may be remarkable for a while, then they aren’t. Over-commitment dilutes and destroys. Cracks and work: Things are falling through the cracks. I love hard work. I don’t want to work less.
Seven Principles of Passion
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 15, 2015
'Leadership is agony apart from passion. Everyone one who ever made a difference had passion. Nothing of significance is done without it. 5 things that drain passion: Distant leaders. Work without purpose.
15 Qualities of Great Coaches
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 13, 2015
'The dearth of talent speaks to self-absorbed leaders who focus more on results than people. Dedicate yourself to developing people. Great people deliver great results.
The 3 Most Dangerous Things Leaders Don’t Do
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 19, 2015
'Sincere leaders fall flat because of things they don’t do. #1. Acknowledge when it isn’t working. Fear of failure prevents leaders from acknowledging failure. Tenacity keeps leaders doing things that aren’t working.
4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
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5 Ways to Spot Leaders with Character
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 4, 2015
'You dare stand with men and women of character. But, protect yourself from leaders who love position, rely on authority, and need admiration. Character invites respect and loyalty.
How to Let Yourself Be Angry
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 18, 2015
'Dreamers feel frustration. Let yourself be angry. Suppressing anger wastes energy. I know people who have been frustrated for years. The reason you’re circling the same frustration is you aren’t angry enough.
How to Overcome a Negative Past
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 26, 2015
'The past is a weight that grows heavier with the passage of time. Little mistakes grow larger. Offenses get heavier. Failures persecute. The past crushes those who hang on to it.
5 Choices to Extraordinary Results
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JANUARY 6, 2015
'Working harder isn’t the answer when you’re just keeping your head above water.
How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide
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
Stop Pushing – Create Pull
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 28, 2015
'Would you rather push or be pulled? Coaching-leadership offers innovative approaches to talent development and results. 4 myths about coaching-leadership: #1. Traditional leaders tell and give answers; coaching-leaders don’t lead.
How to Find Your Nut
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JANUARY 21, 2015
'Fill in the blank, “All I care about is _.” If you can’t complete it, you’re just going through the motions. A person going in many directions ends up going nowhere.
Don’t Poke the Lion
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 9, 2015
'Those who poke lions end up bloody. It was news to me when my boss’s boss said, “I know you guys don’t get along.” I thought we got along great.
7 Ways to Defeat Energy Vampires
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 10, 2015
'One energy vampire* drains the entire team. A small energized team goes further than a large team with one black hole. Negative energy dominates apart from intervention. Successful leaders, monitor, manage, and fuel energy.
The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?
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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.
5 Questions to Positive Energy
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'Organizational energy is leadership’s responsibility. Negative energy is the result of neglect or ignorance. Successful leaders energize others. Focus on energy: In as little as five minutes, you can energize a team member.
The Journey is the Answer
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'Leaders always land in the wilderness, eventually. It feels like failure – but it’s transformation – for all who emerge on the other side. His summary of the wilderness was, “The wheels came off.
How to Persevere Without Destroying Yourself
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'I’ve been the victim of bad grit. You have too. We’ve put our heads down, closed our minds, and plowed forward. In the process we hurt ourselves and others.
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Leadership Freak
JANUARY 14, 2015
'Frustration, used well, fuels transformation. Avoiding it is embracing stagnation. I love talking and listening to frustrated leaders. Sure they may say some dumb things, but they say what they mean.
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How to Deal with Honest Self-Deception
Leadership Freak
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'You know when you deceive others, but you deceive yourself with a clear conscience. Self-deception feels like honesty. You beat yourself up when you should encourage yourself. Or, you let yourself off too easily.
The Four Letter Word that Makes the Difference
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 2, 2015
'It matters more that you believe in work than you believe in yourself. You say, if you don’t believe in yourself, you won’t work. But, self-belief is irrelevant, if you don’t work.
How Values Expedite Connection and Integration
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'We’re integrating a new team member. I asked her about values. Her first words were about excellence. Values as points of integration and connection: She’ll interact with team members with their own personal values.
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