Leadership Freak

JUNE 5, 2013

Tension and diversity: Tension between team mates is the unrealized potential of diversity. Diversity invites volatility. Let them work it out. Perhaps you intervene quickly. If we aren’t careful, we become the problem. No tension means everyone thinks the same. Successful leaders connect […].

Team 211

Team Diversity Leadership Development Succession 211

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Diversity: I ask audiences to… Continue reading → All ethical styles of leadership have a place in organizational life, including benevolent dictatorships. High school football coaches and symphony conductors often require obedience with little discussion.

Leadership Styles 110

Leadership Styles Ethics Leadership Audience 110

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Diversity in values: Close alignment and diversity are better than full alignment and unity. Power of values: Shared values are the heartbeat of vibrant organizations. Values drive decisions. Decisions drive direction. Direction drives satisfaction. Mary and Carl [.].

Power 213

Power Diversity Organization Goal 213

Leadership Freak

JANUARY 5, 2013

“We” environments leverage diversity. Would you help a teammate beat you? What if the winner receives a raise or bonus and you don’t? Leadership: Leaders don’t compete against team members. “I/you” [.].

Environment 210

Environment Diversity Team Leadership 210

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 17, 2013

Strong leaders seek options, alternatives, and diversity. They take up space and suck oxygen. Reserve chairs and air for crazies. Invite in those who see differently. Punish silent agreement and reward dissent. Weak leaders build weak teams filled with […].

Diversity 222

Diversity Team 222

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Leaders face turbulent situations, diverse personalities, and multiple opportunities all while developing talent. Talent development is the best development. Coaching-leaders passionately develop talent and deliver results at the same time. Coaching: Powerful conversations are… Continue reading → Leading'

Development 100

Development Skills Diversity Power 100

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Complexity and diversity call for more than one leadership style. One dimensional leaders fit into one dimensional organizations. Do one dimensional organizations actually exist? You may be a coaching-style leader but coaching doesn’t always work. I enjoy a hands-off approach both as a leader and a follower.

Leadership Styles 183

Leadership Styles Diversity Organization Leadership 183