Leadership Freak
MARCH 10, 2012
** You make a difference by inspiring others to make a difference. Here’s how: 1. Stop fixing. If your passion for excellence and success drives you to constantly fix people, stop it. Problem centered fixers invite self-protective restraint in others. 2. Compassion wins. The pursuit of personal gain and glory doesn’t inspire, it threatens. Inspiration occurs when [.].
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 26, 2012
I caught myself humming a tune from my past the other day. It’s an old Tom T. Hall song titled “I Like Beer.” Just to give you a flavor, here is the second half of the chorus. “Whiskey’s too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka put my mouth in gear. This [.].
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 18, 2012
If you don't have time to read a book about how to improve your leadership skills, tackle a handful of these tips, complied from the works of many authors: 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 and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Talk about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance Constantly challenge your tea
Tanveer Nasser
MARCH 27, 2012
Regardless of whether the economy is going well or not, one thing that's remained consistent in the workplace over the last few decades is the reality that each of us is responsible for managing our careers and with it, the opportunities we obtain for professional growth and development. But how exactly do we obtain these opportunities to get ahead in our career?
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
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 21, 2012
Are you frustrated? We know we are. Most of us prepared hard for the future we expected, and yet things aren't working out as we had planned. That's true if you have been laid off, are a recent college graduate who feels underemployed, or are a manager facing constant upheavals at work, even if you are the boss, because you are wrestling with disruptive technologies and new competitors who seemingly come out of nowhere to upend your industry.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 26, 2012
How do you make people feel? The way you make people feel may be the most important thing about your leadership. Relentlessly looking ahead to noble destinations is never enough. Efficient systems don’t work apart from people. Values must find expression in behaviors. Feelings follow us everywhere. What emotional states do you create in others?
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Leadership Freak
MARCH 19, 2012
I still remember the moment I first saw the girl who eventually became my wife. I was 13 years old. I remember her hair, her shoes, her dress, her eyes, and a smile that still devastates me. I was 19 when we married. I’ve been pursuing her ever since. I pursued big dreams, back then. [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 20, 2012
“Many people who could have made the biggest difference in my life didn’t.” @pastorhudson tweeted back, “WOW that’s so true! My question is why? Did they not know? Not care? Not have time?” I thought, “Great questions?” Why haven’t they made a bigger difference? We didn’t go to them? They didn’t come to us? They had [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 5, 2012
I never appreciated Steve Jobs’ quote, “I want to put a ding in the universe,” until I talked with Gary Hamel, Wall Street Journal’s #1 most influential business thinker. I asked Gary what leadership behaviors have the most impact on organizations. Gary took a swing at the reason we don’t put a ding in the [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 30, 2012
“The path to the top is harder for women than men,” Ruth Malloy. Men can be men but women must be both. Hay Group has identified six leadership styles. I’ve circled stereotypical male styles in blue and female in pink. Women using traditional masculine styles without including feminine styles are labeled bitches. Men lacking stereotypical feminine [.].
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.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 18, 2012
Guess what insecure leaders do when one of their weaknesses comes to light? They immediate explain why it isn’t a weakness and how it’s not that bad. I see it all the time. It’s hard to acknowledge what you can’t do well when you live in a world that expects you to be good at [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 17, 2012
Focusing on what others should have done is a powerless excuse maker’s paradise. Responses reflect values. Excuse maker and blamers value themselves above others. They’ll drive the knife in your back if it serves their purposes. Compassionate leaders value others. They believe in lifting rather than crushing. Responses reflect confidence. Blamers live defensive lives, feeling [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 13, 2012
** Inexperience is under rated. Inexperienced people enjoy the courage of ignorance. They say, “Why not” rather than “we tried that.” Ignorance allows them to see what could be. They see fewer problems and more opportunities. They try because they haven’t failed. Stupid and experienced: Benjamin Franklin said, “We are all born ignorant, but one [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 15, 2012
Organizations without processes never thrive. Effective and efficient processes create platforms that enable, enhance, and evaluate both individual and organizational performance. What’s your systematic process for achieving breakthroughs, living transparently, and solving problems, for example? Powerful processes: Eliminate drama. Prevent distractions.
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
MARCH 31, 2012
Painful endings and uncertain beginnings are the two moments you make the most difference in a leader’s life. Enabling others to continue on their current course often adds value; facilitating an ending is a treasure. Endings are like giving birth. They begin with pain. Painful endings: All great journeys begin with painful endings. Immanent endings [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 24, 2012
Yesterday I gave my first keynote presentation since the accident on November 20, 2011. It felt like putting old jeans on. Successful presenters create dynamic connections between themselves and audiences. Connect with the past: Weeks before the presentation, I’d asked several people, “What was the best organizational meeting you attended?” They all replied, “The one [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 16, 2012
“You don’t love me,” comes from a heart that wants to be loved, but isn’t? “ I love you,” signals beginnings; “You don’t love me,” endings. Love’s ending begins with thoughts like: You put someone else ahead of me. You don’t think of me and my wants. You don’t have my best interests at heart. [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 2, 2012
Unrelenting pressure, backstabbing and undercutting, fatigue, feeling powerless and under appreciated spawn burnout. According to Maslach and Jackson the six factors of burnout are: Working too much. Unjust environments. Little support. Working where you feel unable to effect change. Serving values you loath. Insufficient reward (whether the currency is money, prestige, or positive feedback).
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
MARCH 28, 2012
Don’t trust people who don’t trust you. Joan’s boss asked her what she thought of their company’s banner product. Joan replied, “I love the value it brings but in many ways it’s outdated.” She offered suggestions on how to improve process, delivery, and application. That was Joan’s mistake. It seemed the meeting went well. Later, [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 3, 2012
Dogs enjoy jumping through hoops, people don’t. Sluggish organizations require employees to jump through hoops before they act. Hoops represent frigid control. Passion is inversely proportional to the number of hoops required. Hoops are roadblocks masquerading as protection. Why it matters: Fewer hoops fuel passion. Dynamic organizations eliminate controlling hoops and develop energizing stepping stones that propel [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 23, 2012
Sometimes you don’t know what you want until you make a choice. You’re driving down the road and realize you aren’t comfortable. Choices expose what we really want. Maybe you feel trapped because you already decided. How can we make the rubber hit the road without creating a binding decision. Make nonbinding decisions: Public decisions [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 14, 2012
** Mediocre leaders can’t or won’t delegate. Delegating may be the most unglamorous part of leadership. I woke up this morning with three things on my mind, delegating an important role in the organization I lead, and two Warrens. They all go together. Warren Buffet on delegation: Hire people and don’t tell them what to [.].
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
MARCH 9, 2012
Organizations and individuals remain stuck because they don’t understand and/or can’t endure the disorienting unbalance “new” always creates. Wise leaders understand prepare for, accept, and work through the pains of disequilibrium. Unbalance always precedes balance. From the garage: The tires on your car are balanced on spin balance machines. Technicians spin the tires and add [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 21, 2012
Those without hope cannot be led. Hope is the engine that drives success. Despair drives defeat. The overwhelming power of hope is demonstrated in it’s ability to inspire unimaginable endurance. Think of hope gone bad when a wife endures abuse hoping he’ll change. Wise leaders instill enabling hope that energizes sustained progress toward noble goals. [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 29, 2012
The stages of your leadership journey are predictable even if life isn’t. ** “The hero’s journey has three parts: departure, initiation, and return.” Sandra Emma Shelley, Insideout Enneagram by Wendy Appel. Part one – The Departure: 1. The Call. Early signs may be restlessness, discontent, or longing for something unknown. Great journeys always begin painfully. [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 11, 2012
People who frustrate you fill holes in your leadership. You need them more than you think. I took on my first leadership challenge in 1981. I didn’t even know what leadership meant. I did know that it seemed I was surrounded by people who frustrated me. They didn’t want to do what I wanted! Since then, I’ve [.].
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
MARCH 8, 2012
** “Organizations create visions of their future and spend a lot of time crafting mission statements. While employees rarely write down their personal mission statements, they do envision successful futures for themselves.” John M. Bernard, Business at the Speed of Now. John’s illustration points to the power of vision overlap. You don’t manipulate natural engagement, [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 27, 2012
According to the input from my facebook page, being “unexcitable” isn’t the most admired leadership quality. John Bell suggests, when excitable equals passionate, we admire Jack Welch, Steve Jobs, and Howard Shultz. All of which are famous or notorious for their passion. Perhaps it’s a matter of definition and context? “I think it’s because I [.].
Leadership Freak
MARCH 7, 2012
** Uncertainty invites participation. Exploring ideas, finding solutions, and innovation demand vigorous participation from all players. The best teams win when players bring their best. Your attitude secretly signals participants to open up and bring their “A” game or clam up and play it safe. Uncertain leaders create safe playing fields where everyone participates.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 6, 2012
I never met a leader worth their salt that wasn’t angry about something. Anger is easy to feel but hard to express, usefully. Occasionally, great leaders blow up. It’s recorded that Jesus flew into a public rage twice. The good side of anger is it gets things done in a hurry. Public anger: Gives permission [.].
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
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