Leadership Freak
JUNE 2, 2015
You’re at a conference and someone asks, “What do you do?” What they really mean is, “Who’s the big dog?” Reject the need to impress. Ignite imagination, instead. Boring: I’m VP of … I’m Director of… I’m the new … When someone asks, “What do you do,” don’t tell them! Don’t try to impress.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 29, 2015
Lots of people set goals. Far fewer achieve them. There are lots of reasons that happens, not the least of which is that people treat the goal setting process as an achievement; which it isn’t really. We don’t set goals as the outcome. We set goals to get goals. (Tweet That) Yes, setting them is […]. The post Ten Questions to Ask After Setting Your Goals appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Leadership Freak
JUNE 22, 2015
Incompetent leaders are pushed around by negative environments. Skillful leaders create positive environments and manage emotion. The way people feel, while they work, is leadership’s opportunity.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 4, 2015
Leadership expands when you learn and contracts when you know. “If you stop learning, you might as well lie down and let them throw the dirt on you.” Ken Blanchard. Humility learns.
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
JUNE 30, 2015
Brag about what you’ve helped others do, not what you’ve done. Managers who maximize talent, produce results through others. Talent that doesn’t produce remarkable, reflects poor management.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 6, 2015
Lack of focus means you’re out of control. Distraction drains energy and dilutes potential. Unfocused leaders: Struggle to trust others. Don’t have hobbies. Say yes too much. Eat poorly.
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Leadership Freak
JUNE 8, 2015
The pursuit of excellence offends those who like things as they are. Excellence is an unwelcome disruption to insecure leaders, comfortable teams, and stagnant organizations. The pursuit of excellence hurts at first.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 3, 2015
Leave a comment on this post to become eligible for one of twenty free copies of, “The New One Minute Manager,” by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. Big egos move slowly.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 16, 2015
The statement, “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” nags me like a dripping faucet on a quiet night. I told John Maxwell that I feel the weight of his statement.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 9, 2015
Great people accomplish great things. The question is, how to develop and maximize greatness in others. 5 things you can do with people: Understand and accept them. Correct and punish them. Honor and reward them.
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
JUNE 15, 2015
The ability to inspire commitment is the ability to create the future. Poor leaders invite apathy. Successful leaders ignite commitment. Uncommitted people: Lack energy. Pull back. Hang around for selfish reasons.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 13, 2015
Dear Dan, I feel so frustrated. I just keep banging my head against the wall. Any suggestions are appreciated. Sincerely, Head Hurts Dear Hurts, Opportunities hinge on personal growth and open handed service.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 7, 2015
A leader with wisdom seems foolish to fools. I called a businessperson for advice. He made some good points. But, I wasn’t sure I wanted to take his advice. It felt awkward.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 23, 2015
People view the world through the eyes of their strength. Ms. Organization believes systems and structure are the answer. Mrs. Truth believes you should confront issues and kick some butt. Mr.
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
JUNE 29, 2015
Energy comes to you from your inner world and the world around you. Find energy by respecting it. 10 Ways to Find More Energy Today #1.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 21, 2015
The ultimate pursuit of life isn’t happiness, love, or success, it’s wisdom. Thankfully, wisdom isn’t information, intelligence, or talent. Wisdom is practical know how. (Nothing more, nothing less, nothing else.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 1, 2015
You may not like it, but you’re being judged all the time. Get used to it. Understand it. Understand how people judge you, if you expect to succeed.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 14, 2015
Shoe drop syndrome: Waiting for the bad news, after receiving the good. Manipulative leaders use praise as the channel to give the bad news that’s really on their mind.
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
JUNE 27, 2015
Four organizations recently asked me how they might enhance their people-development efforts. In the end, it’s a question about the future. The people on your team reflect the future of your organization.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 18, 2015
Persistence is one reason problems persist. More specifically, persisting in behaviors that don’t work, is one reason problems persist. Smart, motivated people, do this all the time. Persistence has a dark side.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 25, 2015
One day you begin to believe and everything changes. “Everything you will ever do as a leader is based on one audacious assumption. It’s the assumption that you matter.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 28, 2015
Insulated leaders don’t ask, because they don’t want to know. You are less than you could be, because people aren’t telling you the truth.
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
JUNE 12, 2015
Problems are roadblocks to results. Exceptional leaders lean into problems; mediocre turn away. If you want to lead, solve a problem, the bigger the better. But, solving problems doesn’t produce results.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 19, 2015
We owned a miniature dachshund that joyfully welcomed us home every day. We miss the sound of his miniature paws following us.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 17, 2015
Stop squandering talent. Boss less; coach more. Research continues to show that nearly 7 out of 10 people are either passively or actively disengaged at work.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 21, 2015
By Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson In 1982, a book was published that helped create a category of business books. Yes, there were business books before that, but The One Minute Manager helped make them cool, interesting, and worthy of discussion at dinner parties. That same book popularized the business parable – using a storytelling […]. The post The New One Minute Manager appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 26, 2015
Getting things done is the lesser goal of leadership. The ultimate goal of leadership is nothing less than transformation.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 15, 2015
Yep, I’ve stated my premise in the title. Your development is yours. It doesn’t belong to your boss or your organization, it belongs to you. I’ve stated my premise, now let me state my case. Who Benefits Most? When we think about you becoming more effective at work, whether that is technical skills, interpersonal skills […]. The post Your Development Belongs to You appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 1, 2015
Observation is a powerful tool for us as leaders and learners. But like many other powerful things, it is only powerful when used. Water can be stagnate and sour or if moving, can be turned into electricity. Like water, observation only becomes powerful when properly put to use. How powerful can it be? It is […]. The post Harnessing the Power of Observation appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 8, 2015
It is one of those buzzwords, created by and repeated by consultants and “experts” (people like me). They pick a word or phrase and use it so much it gets a life of its own. And whatever relevance it had to begin with is lost in the faint nodding of heads (because everyone is supposed […]. The post What Transparency Really Means to You as a Leader appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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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