Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 31, 2013
'Leave a comment on today’s post and become eligible for 1 of 100 copies of, “One Word That Will Change Your Life.” What if one word could transform your life? I don’t blame you if you’ve stopped making resolutions. You’re busy enough and the last ones didn’t work. One Facebook contributor summed up the […].
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 30, 2013
'A history of failure prevents you from making New Years resolutions. You fell short last time. Why try again? What’s the point? One friend said, “The only resolution I’ve kept is the one not to make New Years resolutions. But… Those who can’t start fresh are doomed to repeat the past. People who get it […].
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Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 28, 2013
'The enemy of success is isolation. The higher you go the easier isolation becomes, but, it’s a devastating problem at all levels of leadership. Isolated leaders fear conspiracies and feel misunderstood. Worse yet, ivory-tower leaders resort to control through authority. Us/them thinking destroys influence. Defeat isolation and enhance success by developing a high-power inner circle. […].
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 11, 2013
'Image source Those who can’t fall short can’t move forward. The pursuit of excellence requires imperfection. Steps toward excellence are always inadequate. The nature of moving forward is you’re always falling short. Excellence is achieved as the result of a long series of imperfect improvements. The ability to accept the inadequate, at least temporarily, is […].
Speaker: Liz Charron
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
'Image source Negative feedback isn’t the issue. You are. How you respond to correction, criticism, and negative feedback tells me who you are. It’s even more telling when it comes from someone of lower status. Negative responses: “It’s your fault too.” Making it personal. Standing aloof Minimizing. Arguing. Feeling attacked. Finger pointing. Excuse making.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
'“There is perhaps nothing more dangerous than a bad person with good people skills.” Bob Burg in Adversaries to Allies. Manipulators are skillful persuaders. Leaders become manipulators when self-serving goals outweigh shared goals. Self-serving goals require manipulation, coercion, deception, and pressure tactics. Shared goals, on the other hand, pull everyone forward.
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Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 28, 2013
'Leave a comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of one hundred copies of, The Heart of Leadership. Leadership is a matter of character before skill. In other words, it’s about who you are. Fakers are exposed, eventually. Fake leaders – those with skills but lacking character – inevitably sink. Skills […].
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 14, 2013
'The danger of disrespect is disconnection. You cannot connect with someone you don’t respect. The power of respect is loyalty. Leaders receive respect because of position, but lose it because of behavior. Earning it back requires sweat and patience. 10 Ways to lose respect: Act like you know when you don’t. Keep a bus handy […].
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
'The dark side of leadership is worse when you feel alone. Leaders face frustration, disappointment, confusion, doubt, stress, fear, and more. Hopelessness defeats leaders unless they replenish strength and find direction. Hope is a function of relationship. Leaders with mentors go further. Mentors: Elevate your game. Believe in your potential and talent.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
'Accept the fact that we have to treat almost anybody as a volunteer. ………………………………………… Peter Drucker I caught an awkward glimpse of myself when I asked my wife, “Would you like me to tell you what I think you should do?” Surprisingly, she said, “No, not really.
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
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 6, 2013
'Lousy leaders whine about mediocrity but can’t or won’t have tough conversations. Excellence is a function of confronting performance issues. Call people to rise up or they will leave or lay down. Exceptional organizations consist of exceptional people. Talent develops when poor performance is confronted. 6 Reasons performance deteriorates: Resentment, anger, and getting even.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
'#1. Choose to be known for what’s in your heart. Intelligence and skill matter most when they express your heart. Leaders who bypass their heart end up cold. #2. Choose small now. Don’t wait for dramatic. Don’t despise small steps that produce small results. Do something small rather than nothing at all. Small beginnings that […].
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 21, 2013
'Santa Claus asks, “What do you want?” Leaders get further when they know what the people around them want and do their best to give it. Generosity assumes you know what others want. Hot dogs in a vegetarian’s Christmas stocking might be funny, but it’s not generous. Recipients, not givers, define generosity. Generosity system: The […].
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
'Without negative feelings you get more of the same. Emotions like sadness, fear, anger, and hatred, typically indicate something’s wrong. Negative emotions challenge. Positive emotions confirm. Stuck-people need more fear and anger, not less. Fear they’ll miss what they love and anger it’s getting away. Transforming negative emotion to positive action: Own Stop blaming.
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
SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
'We have forgotten how to walk. All we do is go places. A proper walk doesn’t have a destination. Gwyn Thomas put it this way, “But the beauty is in the walking — we are betrayed by destinations.” Those who truly walk don’t sweat. Lacing up walking shoes during lunch is exercise, not walking. Walking […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 24, 2013
'Image source Leadership is relational. Plans and programs shrivel compared to the relationships you create, nurture, or tolerate. Organizations are only as strong as the relationships that hold them together. Gossip weakens and destroys relationships. Gossip is about power. Those without power, gossip to get power. Manipulation, twisting truths, and speculation are symptoms of feeling […].
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
'Don’t tell me what you hope to do.Tell me what you’re doing. Reading and talking are useful, even essential, but experience matters most. Leadership is about practice more than theory. Every leadership behavior can be practiced as a volunteer in a not-for-profit organization. Leadership, like swimming, cannot be learned by reading about it.” Henry Mintzberg […].
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 18, 2013
'Pushy people want what they want regardless of how you feel. You have pushy-jerk radar that tells you to resist, protect, hold back, or attack. You put up with pushy people because you’re afraid not to. Pushy leaders walk on others to get things done. They won’t take no. On the other hand, leadership demands […].
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
NOVEMBER 28, 2013
'Ingratitude is weak, small, ugly, arrogant, and contagious. Unthankful leaders repel healthy followers and attract the ungrateful. “Ingratitude is the essence of vileness.” Immanuel Kant Companions of ingratitude: Fear. Entitlement. Envy. Blame. Anger. Freedom: Gratitude sets you free. Ingratitude is bondage to offenses, disappointments, and dissatisfaction. 5 Freedoms: Inclusion.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
'Foolish leaders disrespect intentionally. But, for many, disrespect is accidental. Disrespectful leaders demoralize the team. You’re disrespectful when you: Answer for others in meetings. Help when help isn’t needed. Over-helpfulness suggests others aren’t capable. Make choices without input from those impacted. Unilateral decisiveness feels like a putdown to those on the receiving end of your […].
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'The need to feel important closes ears and open’s mouths. Listening is both humble and humbling. Talking makes you feel important. Listening to others makes them feel important. Seven reasons you don’t listen: Entitled. You deserve it. After all, you’re the boss. Big brain. You know the answer. Quick minds stop listening quickly. Helpless. You’re […].
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 26, 2013
'Leaders desire what they don’t have and reach for what they haven’t reached. Unfulfilled passions frustrate. Drive encounters barriers. Barriers block the future and frustrate the present. 7 Barriers of Leadership: Failure to name wins. Fear prevents you from naming what you really want. But, you can’t achieve what you haven’t named. Unrealistic optimism.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
'Image source Dominant, controlling leaders complain about helpless followers. They say things like, “No one takes initiative.” The more control you exercise, the less power they feel. The more you say, “No,” the more helpless they feel. The more you rein in the less initiative they take. Controlling leaders: Prefer powerless followers, even though they […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 3, 2013
'The more uncomfortable the conversation the more important it is. The more it matters, the tougher it is. Weak leaders choose manipulation over honest exchange. Wise leaders choose tough conversation over mediocrity. Successful leaders address issues others avoid. Mediocrity is the result of avoidance. Excellence is a function of confrontation. The danger of tough conversations […].
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
'The worst leaders never admit weakness. They: Lie to preserve face. Live in fear of being found out. Lose themselves. The best leaders understand the secret power of weakness. Love, compassion, and loyalty: I’ve had many leaders share their struggles with me. I love them for it. I’ve seen many leaders hide their faults. I […].
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 10, 2013
'Suggestions are another way of saying do it my way. The person making suggestions is telling you how they would do it, if they were doing it. Ever notice how people who aren’t doing it know how you should do it? Unappreciated: The worst suggestions come after you’re done and someone says, “Next time you […].
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
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
'Individual contributors have impact by getting things done. Leaders have exponential impact by getting things done through others. But, it often feels easier to do it yourself. Five reasons it’s easier to do it yourself: Control. Quality. It’s done the way you want it to be done. Scheduling. No relational component. No communication confusion. Three […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 7, 2013
'I hate bubbly people. They’re out of touch with themselves, others, and the world. Leaders who never feel discouraged are incomprehensible. Don’t trust anyone who’s always happy, excited, or pleased with life. Every leader fights a never ending battle for improvement, growth, excellence, and progress. It’s the “never ending” part that gets you down.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
'Image source Brevity increases impact. The Gettysburg address had 267 words, give or take a couple. 50 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke for about 16 minutes. Who doesn’t remember, “I have a dream.” Managing requires more talking than leading. Technicalities and execution require more words than disruption, encouragement, guidance, and inspiration.
Leadership Freak
JULY 22, 2013
'All foolish leaders believe they understand things they don’t. Foolish leaders: Are cocky not confident – fearful. Pretend they like you when they don’t – manipulator. Reject authority – arrogant. Express anger quickly – impulsive. Blab rather than listen – know-it-all. Leaders with understand know they don’t fully understand. Leaders with understanding: Seek guidance as […].
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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