15Five

JUNE 1, 2016

When was the last time you appreciated an employee ? When Emily says “Great job Phil!” to her direct report, that might make his day (and have Emily feel great, since sharing gratitude is proven to make those on the giving end also feel happier). But is that enough to have Phil feel motivated, engaged, and truly appreciated? Let’s set a bit of context, since Emily’s seemingly innocent gesture can actually have the opposite impact: 1) Phil was overlooked for a promotion, which was given to

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 13, 2016

Don’t expect bold performance from dis-empowered people. You drain, discourage, and demotivate, if your goal is conformity. An egotistical need for control – in those with positional authority – dis-empowers others.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 5, 2016

My father taught me a lot of lessons in my life and I’ve shared many here on this blog. And today I want to share one in particular that you can benefit from directly and immediately. Learn more in my short video below. Check out these leadership learning opportunities: Bud to Boss – powerful […]. The post Father’s Day Celebration appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 10, 2016

Success includes not shooting yourself in the foot. 12 Don’ts of Tough Conversations: Don’t use “we” when you mean “you” Never allow fuzzy language. Exercise candor and precision when fuzzy feels safe.

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Leadership Development 74

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

Benefits

Leadership Freak

JUNE 22, 2016

I’m often asked what advice I’d give to my younger self. Trouble is, my younger self wouldn’t listen. “What would I say to my future self?” is a more interesting question.

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Leadership Development 73

Leadership Freak

JUNE 21, 2016

“It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.” Albert Einstein You can be loved, respected, successful, and appreciated, but still feel like you’re swinging the sword alone.

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Leadership Development 69

Leadership Freak

JUNE 27, 2016

One of my deepest disappointments with myself is judging people through the lens of my strengths. If they aren’t like me, they need to be fixed. Fixing is rejecting. Judging blocks growth.

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Leadership Development 66

Leadership Freak

JUNE 11, 2016

People are excited to do what they want to do, not what you want them to do. The sooner you embrace this idea, the more successful you’ll become. Control resources. Release people.

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Leadership Development 64

15Five

JUNE 8, 2016

So you have an app for your employees. Great! Now the engagement begins. The best way to continually keep them coming back for more? Push. But where do you start? Research from Localytics and our own experience show that there are five factors for a perfect push: Topic – It’s relevant to me. Quality – The subject line engages/teases me to open it.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 15, 2016

The “make it go away” fairy doesn’t exist. Ignored complaints fester. Uncover the real dissatisfaction before solving complaints. The 4 hidden agendas concealed in complaints: “You should have ….

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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.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 9, 2016

Confusion regarding the real results of leadership causes leaders to waste their time doing the wrong things. The real results of leadership are people and teams who live up to their potential.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 19, 2016

Defensive leaders bristle at the hint that they could have done better. Defensive leaders believe something’s wrong with you. Self-protective leaders justify themselves and attack others. 4 reasons leaders justify defensiveness: Defensiveness finds reasons to throw stones. They lack experience. Inexperience is the reason you can ignore people. They don’t see the whole picture.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 8, 2016

You don’t have what you want because you haven’t asked for it. Fear of asking for what you want results in not getting what you want.

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Leadership Development 73

Leadership Freak

JUNE 14, 2016

Organizational life often feels like being bossed around by people who don’t get it. Leaders are well served to remember that organizations run on the backs of front-line managers. Don’t make enemies of people you depend on. 4 weaknesses of arrogant higher-ups: Prideful leaders degrade minion-managers. Superiority expresses itself in demeaning behaviors.

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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.

Retention

Leadership Freak

JUNE 12, 2016

I’m sure you’re rowing hard. But are you rowing like a leader? In order to seize opportunities you must recognize them. The top 12 missed opportunities of leadership: Eliminating ambiguity. Lean into confusion and frustration with openness and optimism. Hearing people’s stories. You can’t effectively lead people you don’t know.

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Leadership Development 61

Leadership Freak

JUNE 7, 2016

You’re working way too hard. “80% of success is just showing up.” Woody Allen Show up by wandering around. 4 reasons to wander around: You get smarter.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 5, 2016

Create a map and pursue success. Don’t wait for it to find you. The 7 step map to management success: #1. Make people matter. The heart of making people matter is enjoying them.

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15Five

JUNE 9, 2016

Every employee has their own experiences with management heaven and hell , with the hellish vastly outweighing the idyllic. According to Gallup this is often the result of a system where leadership positions are granted for the wrong reasons. Based on Gallup’s research, only 1 in 10 people possess the talent required to manage effectively, and companies have an 82% failure rate when attempting to choose the right candidate based on their talents.

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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.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 29, 2016

Coaching closes gaps between current and desired states by tapping strengths. Six leadership styles*: Visionary leaders move people toward shared dreams. They are most useful when organizations need change or clear direction.

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Leadership Development 58

Leadership Freak

JUNE 16, 2016

He told me about problems and challenges. I asked him, “What qualities and skills do you currently possess that enable you to succeed?” People lose boldness when they forget who they are.

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Leadership Development 57

Leadership Freak

JUNE 2, 2016

64% of CEOs don’t recognize what truly motivates employees.* When you complain about unmotivated employees, you’re making a statement about yourself.

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Leadership Development 63

Leadership Freak

JUNE 24, 2016

Leaders go blind when they see things that drive them crazy. 10 things that drive leaders crazy: Whining and complaining. Intervening because some knucklehead upset the office. Naysayers and wet blankets. Can’t-do people drive can-do leaders crazy. Drifting. You’re dead weight if you aren’t pulling your weight. Good enough.

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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 3, 2016

Success requires stubbornness. Think Winston Churchill or Gandhi. Be pigheaded about something magnificent. It can’t be done: Successful leaders find energy in challenge and difficulty.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 26, 2016

Successful leaders deal with people who take up space but don’t contribute. 12 ways to be deadweight: Complain about entitled millennials. Have you noticed how entitled older leaders expect young people to bow down to their experience? I can’t tell who’s more entitled. Commit fully to your comfort zone.

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Leadership Development 54

Leadership Freak

JUNE 28, 2016

Memory predicts the future. You are becoming, to some degree, the person you remember. Character and potential are formed, in large part, through rehearsed memories.

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Leadership Development 56

Leadership Freak

JUNE 6, 2016

Leaders say, “Lets build the plane in the air.” It’s not about charts and hierarchy. Managers simplify complexity and deliver consistent results. “Let’s make a plan.

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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.

Onboarding

Leadership Freak

JUNE 18, 2016

Shallow commitment cheapens leadership. Half-hearted leaders may have titles, but they can’t inspire commitment. 7 profound benefits of deep commitment: Self-respect. Drifting dishonors you and your maker. Clarity. Vague commitments cripple and confuse.

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Benefits Leadership Development 54

Leadership Freak

JUNE 30, 2016

Success hinges on dealing with things others turn from. Plug your nose when something stinks, if you want to fail. Ignore anger. Reject worry. Tell yourself everything will work out on it’s own. Medicate organizational anxiety. Dance around challenges. Discuss comfortable topics – avoid uncomfortable. Affirm the mediocre. Tolerate backstabbers.

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Leadership Development 53

15Five

JUNE 23, 2016

From Lifehacking to Productivity Hacking , everyone is looking for ways to be more efficient and productive at work and at life. Optimization doesn’t stop at the activities we perform, but also melts over into the environments that we create. What does research tell us about the impact of workspace design on creativity and performance? Is it better to work in quiet environments or to work with our headphones blasting music?

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 20, 2016

Issues, problems, and challenges suck the joy out of leaders. Miserable leaders drain organizational energy. (People assume you’re miserable if you don’t express joy.) Joy is energy. Joy is an expression of wisdom and strength, not weakness. Find joy by expressing approval. Successful leaders express joy without being frivolous. Leap for joy when people: #1.

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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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