12 Promises to My Future Self
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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What These Experts Are Saying About Employee Appreciation
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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Father’s Day Celebration
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.
How To Project A Professional Image
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 28, 2016
From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.
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
How Disney Found Its Way Back to Creative Success
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 3, 2016
Since every industry changes in time, the key to success is adapting to those changes – hence, strategy is innovation. In this, Disney and Warner Brothers provide an instructive study in contrasts. When Robert Iger, Disney chair and CEO, purchased Pixar for $7.4 billion ten years ago, some in the industry thought he was crazy. The Disney empire was rooted in animation, and its classic characters — Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, the Disney princesses — are some of
10 Reasons Leaders Feel Alone
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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5 Ways Incompetent Leaders Dis-Empower Good People
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.
12 Don’ts of Tough Conversations
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.
7 Ways to Get What You Want
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.
4 Ways to Throw Gas – not water – On Dreams
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.
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 4 Hidden Agendas Concealed in Complaints
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 ….
64% of CEOs Don’t Recognize What Motivates Others
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.
Stop Wasting Energy – Deliver the Real Results of Leadership
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.
10 Ways to Defeat the Evil Monster of Defensiveness
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.
4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience
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.
You Work too Hard – Just Show Up
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.
Don’t Make Enemies of People You Depend On
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.
7 Ways to become Remarkable
Leadership Freak
JUNE 1, 2016
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are attempting the first solar powered flight around the world. The attempt began March 9.
The Top 12 Missed Opportunities of Leadership
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.
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
The 7 Step Map to Management Success
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.
The Simplest Coaching Pattern Imaginable
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.
How to Make The Timid Bold
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.
4 Ways to Make the Past a Platform – Not an Anchor
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.
The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?
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.
7 Ways to be Pigheaded without being a Jackass
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.
How to Work Together Without Killing Each Other
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.
4 Ways to Deal with Deadweight
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.
4 Ways to Practice the Art of Commitment
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.
Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right
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.
7 Ways to Sniff the Stink
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.
4 Surprising Times to Leap for Joy
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.
The Peril of Meaning Well But Doing Harm
Leadership Freak
JUNE 17, 2016
It’s tragic when you mean well but do harm. 4 ways to mean well but do harm: #1. Allow nagging issues to persist. You’re responsible if there’s a well-worn path around recurring problems.
Solution Saturday: Overruled by the Boss
Leadership Freak
JUNE 4, 2016
Dan, Do you have any good articles on having a ‘clarifying conversation’ with your boss? I have gone through a rough experience with my Division Director.
The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth
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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