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How to Lead with the Power of Humility

Leadership Freak

The seductions of arrogance wreck leaders, demoralize teams, and destroy organizations. “The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance.” (Attributed to Albert Einstein.) Everything good in leadership begins with humility.

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Podcast Q&A: Dropbox’s viral growth, Uber’s tricky funnels, and future growth channels

Andrew Chen

[Hi readers: I wanted to share a podcast interview I did with Adam Risman of Intercom, who interviewed me on a wide array of topics including Dropbox’s viral growth methods, my time at Uber, and future growth strategies. This was originally published on Intercom’s blog here. Hope you enjoy! -A]. Listen to the podcast here ». tldr; Here’s 5 quick takeaways.

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Accelerating pace of change – Rethink organizational change management

Torben Rick Change Management

Is it possible that everything that is known about change management is wrong and that there is a need to go back to the drawing board? Change management needs to change? The post Accelerating pace of change – Rethink organizational change management appeared first on Torben Rick.

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Balancing Your Three Types of Outcomes

Kevin Eikenberry

As a leader, you have a lot on your plate. Part of your focus is likely on the outcomes you are expected to reach. You might think of these leadership outcomes in different terms: goals, strategies, or objectives, but regardless of what you call them, you must think about and work on them regularly. In […]. The post Balancing Your Three Types of Outcomes appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

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4 Ways to Delegate Before it’s too Late

Leadership Freak

You waited too long to delegate if you’re going under for the third time. Delegation isn’t a life preserver for overworked leaders. Desperation is a lousy context for delegation. Practice proactive delegation: #1.

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Combatting Observer Bias in Coaching with the Team Coaching Framework (TCF)

Agile42

In research, psychology, and any other field in which someone is intended to be an impartial observer, there is a phenomenon known as the Observer Expectancy Effect, or Observer Bias. This bias happens when an observer expresses their thoughts and expectations about a situation through tone, word choice, and body language in a way that influences how the people they are observing behave.

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Be More Inclusive – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

It’s inevitable that there will be “silos” in organizations – groups that operate individually and separately from the rest of the organization. And unfortunately, this can often lead to the “Them vs. Us” syndrome. And as leaders, we need to be breaking down barriers between project teams, groups and departments so that we can be […].

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The Seductions of Arrogance Compound the Elusiveness of Humility

Leadership Freak

I write so frequently about humility because it eludes me. “In reality, there is, perhaps, no one of our natural passions so hard to subdue as pride.

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On Books

Leadership Freak

I love books, the old fashioned kind made from trees. I love how they feel and smell. Old books smell like wisdom. I love how books look on my shelves.

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You Don’t Have to Lie in the Bed You Made

Leadership Freak

“You’ve made your bed, now lie in it,” is fatalistic and final. Yes, deal with consequences but don’t lie in them. All decisions are imperfect because information is incomplete and results are uncertain.

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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.

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Dear Dan: How can I Lead Procrastinators

Leadership Freak

Dear Dan, How can I better lead procrastinators? Sincerely, Tired of Waiting Dear Tired, I can’t figure out why people procrastinate. After reflection, I confess that I do it.

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How to Teach Your Board About Servant Leadership

Leadership Freak

Dear Dan, I’m wondering what advice you have regarding ‘selling’ humble leadership to boards, specifically School Boards.

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Dear Dan: My Boss Says I’m Off-Putting But I Don’t Agree

Leadership Freak

Dear Dan, I am a female professional working in government (I am not a manager but am in a position of influence and leadership).

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Dear Dan: What’s Your Take on Humor in Leadership

Leadership Freak

Dear Dan, I follow, and love, your leadership thoughts. I would be interested in seeing your take on humor and its role or value in leadership.

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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.

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Leading at a Distance? Watch and Learn!

Kevin Eikenberry

We know that there are more and more leaders who are really remote leaders – leading a team that isn’t all located in the same place. Because we know this, we wrote a book to support those remote leaders, The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership. We also know that not everyone is a […]. The post Leading at a Distance? Watch and Learn!

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Leadership Small Groups are Key to Culture Change

Leadership Freak

Book giveaway!! 20 complimentary copies available.

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How to Become a More Effective Leader

LSA Global

Would You Like to Become a More Effective Leader? How many books do you think have been written on the topic of how to become a more effective leader? Hundreds? Thousands? Not to mention all the articles. A quick Google search on books on leadership came up with over 20 million results! There are all sorts of opinions and theories about what it takes to become a more effective leader, but there are a few leadership development fundamentals that are common to all. 4 Leadership Principles to B

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Stay in a Bad Work Culture? When It (Surprisingly) Makes Sense…

LSA Global

Should You Ever Stay in a Bad Work Culture? Some people decide to stay in a bad work culture even though bad work cultures are unhealthy. At the least they drain the self-confidence and the motivation of employees to do their best; at the worst they are abusive, demeaning and unfair. A bad work culture can threaten your health and wellbeing. The Definition of Work Culture.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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.