Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Audiences love “Who’s got the monkey” stories. Full disclosure: This post is an excuse to show our youngest granddaughter with the screaming monkey. The idea is based on a 1974 HBR article by… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 9, 2016

An audience member stumped me with a question. I don’t like saying, “I don’t know,” in front of a thousand people, but last Tuesday in Louisville, KY, I did. He questioned something I said.… … Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

JULY 16, 2012

Great deliver begins with the audience. Boredom is directly proportional to the quantity of poorly delivered content. More content equals more boredom. Someone wake me when it’s over! Content without great delivery is presentation hell!

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

I often ask audiences to raise their hands… Continue reading → Three Challenges that Derail Leaders: Challenge #1: Self-development during seasons of success. Talent’s halo makes you over-estimate your abilities and under-estimate your need for growth.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 2, 2016

Occasionally, a post seems to connect deeply with my audience. Service is as simple as a cup of water. That’s what Leadership Freak is all about. Here are the top six posts from… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 24, 2012

Successful presenters create dynamic connections between themselves and audiences. Yesterday I gave my first keynote presentation since the accident on November 20, 2011. It felt like putting old jeans on. Connect with the past: Weeks before the presentation, I’d asked several people, “What was the best organizational meeting you attended?”

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

He was thinking about the breadth and depth of the Leadership Freak audience, as well as, the rigorous writing schedule I maintain. George asked, “Do you ever feel pressure?” George is one of… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 3, 2015

I often encouraged audiences to embrace the power of vulnerability. Faking drains, but vulnerability ignites. During the Q&A at a recent presentation one participant asked how to build vulnerability into his organization. The five functions… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

During the Q&A, my authenticity was questioned in front of the audience. I felt on the spot after a recent presentation. I give Leadership Freak coffee cups for questions. When I gave her the cup, she said, “You might want it back.”

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 24, 2012

Successful presenters create dynamic connections between themselves and audiences. Yesterday I gave my first keynote presentation since the accident on November 20, 2011. It felt like putting old jeans on. Connect with the past: Weeks before the presentation, I’d asked several people, “What was the best organizational meeting you attended?”

Audience 100

Audience Succession Goal Influence 100