Leadership Freak

MAY 6, 2018

The Gallop 2017 Global Emotions report – registration required for free download.) Only 30% of individual behavior is rational — the other 70% is emotional. (The Mr. Spock: Logic is only part of decision-making. The… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

EY released Global Generations 3.0 research that found less than half of full-time workers surveyed globally between the ages of 19-68, place a “great deal of trust” in their employer, boss, or colleagues.… … Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Rob McCleland, is the new executive director of EQUIP, a global training organization started by John and Larry Maxwell. Everyone’s watching intently and evaluating rigorously when you step into your new job. You earned this opportunity. Don’t screw it up. New roles, titles, or positions make or break careers.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Not working: In less than three years, nearly 300 of Campbell Soup Company’s 350 global leaders had either left on their own or were asked to leave. People look to leaders when things aren’t working. What kind of CEO leads a blood-bath like that? You might picture a Genghis Khan character with blood dripping from his sword. [.].

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Global organizations do business in countries where men are given more status than women. Wise business leaders, for the sake of effectiveness, adapt to cultures. If you don’t adapt to cultures, “Not only will you not be effective, you might inadvertently offend someone.”

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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.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 18, 2012

Turbulent times, regulations and compliance, technology, politics, people, and global markets enflame uncertainty. On the other hand, successful leaders make decisions where outcomes are uncertain. Leadership is rich with uncertainty. Additionally, complex challenges have more than one solution.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 7, 2016

It happened recently during a Q&A session with leaders of a Global organization. The purpose of reflecting on past performance is improvement, not beating yourself up. My insides shrivel when I think about dumb things I’ve said and done.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The question came from a busy leader with global impact. (Warning: This post is approximately 350 words!) “Do Do you think we have to fight to be our true selves?” I replied, “The fight for our authentic self is seen in toddlers and teenagers. But, I wonder if fight is the best word?” I wish I’d … … Continue reading →

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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.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Favorite Quote: “People never think fast enough." - Daniel Burrus, global futurist, author and speaker Photo: Creative Commons Categories: Talent Management Article Tags: Leadership Traditional jobs are disappearing fast, while new job categories are being created and automation is taking over the workplace.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 12, 2012

Quotes and concepts from speakers at The Global Leadership Summit: Craig Groeschel: If you’re not dead you’re not done. Don’t fear the new generation, believe in them because they need you. Delegating tasks creates followers. Delegating authority creates leaders. Authenticity trumps cool.

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