Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Drifters de-motivate the motivated and drain energy from the energized. The trouble with teams is drifters; people who hide behind the work of others. Drifters are more than annoying; they’re dangerous, damaging dead weight. Poorly run teams protect low performers. Energized team members ask, “Why am I busting my butt?”

Strategy 216

Strategy Motivation Energy Team 216

Leadership Freak

JUNE 1, 2013

Dissatisfaction with yourself – the worst downer of all – saps energy. Encouragement Humility Motivation Success Taking others higher Leadership Leadership Development Serving' Add the problem of critics with personal agendas and you have a vigor-draining vortex. Neglected obligation: Your vitality is your responsibility.

Motivation 214

Motivation Energy Leadership Development Succession 214

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Managing energy. Achieving results is a walk in the park compared to navigating the fuzzy side of leadership. Measuring success is even more difficult. The soft stuff: Building relationships. Staying curious. Technical skills… Continue reading →

Goal 215

Goal How To Energy Skills 215

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 22, 2017

It might hurt, but look in the mirror if people around you are low energy slugs. The greatest ability is the ability to develop abilities. 98% of employees who have good leaders are… Continue reading →

Management 175

Management Energy Development Motivation 175

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Managers complain that they don’t have time to monitor and manage their team’s energy. Yet, when their car gets close to “E”, they take time to fuel up. Short-sighted managers care more about… Continue reading →

Power 160

Power How To Energy Management 160

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 13, 2012

“In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” Warren Buffett Talking about change is easy, acceptable, even exciting. Talking and executing are two different things. Change becomes real when we have to change our own attitudes and behaviors, not until.

Resistance 237

Resistance Energy Execution Productivity 237

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 10, 2012

Highlights from day one of The Global Leadership Summit: Bill Hybels: The leaders most valuable asset isn’t time its energy and the ability to energize others. Leaders manage energy. Arrange your schedule around six priorities that you’re shooting to accomplish in six weeks. 6X6) You’re not a leader to respond to stuff.

Energy 199

Energy Globalization Leadership Management 199

Leadership Freak

JULY 5, 2015

Energy is low, when problems, complaints, and falling short is the persistent topic of conversation. Leaders ignite vitality or drain energy… Continue reading → Words create worlds. Positive words create vibrant environments. Negative words create defeated environments.

Energy 100

Energy Environment Positioning Motivation 100

Leadership Freak

MARCH 23, 2013

Tending personal environments: Personal space has energy. [.]. Peter Senge said, “Your primary influence is the environment you create.” Leaders often neglect environments in favor of getting work done.

Senge 209

Senge Influence Environment Energy 209

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Pumping up pours energy from you to others. Igniting passion isn’t pumping up. Pumping up: Is fun at events but manipulative as long-term strategy. Places unnecessary burden on leaders and managers. Never lasts. Drains and exhausts. Ignition: Healthy people all dream the same dream; [.].

Long-term 218

Long-term Energy Strategy Management 218

Leadership Freak

MAY 27, 2012

A Leadership Freak reader asked, “How do you deal with others who expend energy stopping people from reaching their goals?” ” The context is perfectionism. Perfectionistic roadblockers may act intentionally or accidentally out of ignorance. The paralysis of perfection is rampant.

Energy 207

Energy Goal Leadership Positioning 207

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Who’s responsible: Save time, energy, and resources by settling the question of responsibility for derailed projects, quickly. Every reason projects stall comes back to one, lack of urgency. Foggy deliverables, inadequate resources, blurred priorities, under qualified participants, and distant deadlines inevitably drain urgency.

Project 191

Project Resources Participative Energy 191

Leadership Freak

JULY 23, 2015

But, they drain energy from people and teams. I’ve met some unhappy leaders. Perhaps they love position, power, prestige, or the paycheck. Unhappy leaders lead unhappy teams. Do something else if leading makes you… Continue reading →

Energy 100

Energy Power Positioning Team 100

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 10, 2012

Highlights from day one of The Global Leadership Summit: Bill Hybels: The leaders most valuable asset isn’t time its energy and the ability to energize others. Leaders manage energy. Arrange your schedule around six priorities that you’re shooting to accomplish in six weeks. 6X6) You’re not a leader to respond to stuff.

Energy 100

Energy Globalization Leadership Management 100

Leadership Freak

MAY 27, 2012

A Leadership Freak reader asked, “How do you deal with others who expend energy stopping people from reaching their goals?” ” The context is perfectionism. Perfectionistic roadblockers may act intentionally or accidentally out of ignorance. The paralysis of perfection is rampant.

Energy 102

Energy Goal Leadership Positioning 102

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Who’s responsible: Save time, energy, and resources by settling the question of responsibility for derailed projects, quickly. Every reason projects stall comes back to one, lack of urgency. Foggy deliverables, inadequate resources, blurred priorities, under qualified participants, and distant deadlines inevitably drain urgency.

Project 102

Project Resources Participative Energy 102

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Pouring mud in the cup doesn't energize people. Worms like mud. People like sunshine.

Power 223

Power Energy Motivation Leadership Development 223

Leadership Freak

MARCH 19, 2018

If you let your mind wander, you’ll end up where you don’t want to go. Give your personal leadership focus and direction. #1. Bring your best self to work by determining… Continue reading →

How To 191

How To Leadership Energy Motivation 191