Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 10, 2016

Dear Dan, There is a manager in our company who is very “fairness” oriented. In other words, a primary focus of this manager is that everything be “fair” with employee interactions and day-to-day… Continue reading →

Management 213

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Leaders who can’t manage change fail. Companies that pursue and embrace change are healthy, growing, and dynamic organizations, while companies that fear change are stagnant entities on their way to a slow and painful death.” * Leaders change things. Everything that successfully resists change dies.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Dear Dan, I have been with a company for over 18 years. I did everything from managing to marketing. I was the “Jack of all trades” for a very long time. I have… Continue reading →

Marketing 101

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 21, 2022

Vishal Garg is the CEO and founder of the startup better.com, an online mortgage company. Just before the holidays in 2021, Vishal terminated 900 employees on a zoom call. You can watch it… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 10, 2016

Dear Dan, There is a manager in our company who is very “fairness” oriented. In other words, a primary focus of this manager is that everything be “fair” with employee interactions and day-to-day… Continue reading →

Management 100

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 5, 2018

You also need to make sure that the name you select doesn’t infringe on others’ trademark rights—especially if your line of business is in the same line of business as another company whose name appears similar to the one you want. File and sign your articles of incorporation.

How To 124

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 1, 2011

He is a rising star in one of the largest companies in the world. His work has caught the attention of those in the highest levels of the company. Image source: Md. Zabir Hasan Some conversations leave lasting impressions and this one did. He’s technically skilled and socially gifted. He’s an achiever with a humble demeanor. [.].

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 28, 2012

Joan’s boss asked her what she thought of their company’s banner product. Don’t trust people who don’t trust you. Joan replied, “I love the value it brings but in many ways it’s outdated.” She offered suggestions on how to improve process, delivery, and application. That was Joan’s mistake. It seemed the meeting went well.

Process 196

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 28, 2012

Joan’s boss asked her what she thought of their company’s banner product. Don’t trust people who don’t trust you. Joan replied, “I love the value it brings but in many ways it’s outdated.” She offered suggestions on how to improve process, delivery, and application. That was Joan’s mistake. It seemed the meeting went well.

Process 101

Process Productivity Products Company 101

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

At WD-40 about 60% believe they can achieve their career goals without leaving the company. The strategy is simple, but not necessarily easy.* Learn Leap Repeat “Every single person in your organization is… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 5, 2012

I never appreciated Steve Jobs’ quote, “I want to put a ding in the universe,” until I talked with Gary Hamel, Wall Street Journal’s #1 most influential business thinker. I asked Gary what leadership behaviors have the most impact on organizations. Gary took a swing at the reason we don’t put a ding in the [.].

Hamel 211

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 16, 2012

** I believe in employees first, but I recently learned a bigger, more important truth. I asked an expert on “great places to work” if putting employees first was the secret to creating a great organization. She said, “Not really.” In the past: In, “The Essential Secret to Full Engagement,” I wrote: “Always place the [.].

Organization 202

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 5, 2012

I never appreciated Steve Jobs’ quote, “I want to put a ding in the universe,” until I talked with Gary Hamel, Wall Street Journal’s #1 most influential business thinker. I asked Gary what leadership behaviors have the most impact on organizations. Gary took a swing at the reason we don’t put a ding in the [.].

Hamel 103

Hamel Organization Leadership Company 103