Leadership Freak

APRIL 21, 2022

Employee loyalty is a relic of the past. Employee retention is a fantasy in organizations when people are treated like tools. Free food and a foosball table in the employee lounge are sugar… Continue reading →

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Communication Courage Humility Influence Leading Marks of leaders Optimism Power Taking others higher Growth Leadership Development leadership journey Loyalty Transparency' Humble leaders […].

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Leadership Freak

JULY 23, 2011

Lost loyalty: “I used to love my job, they said, but not anymore.” You earn it: Loyalty is always earned, it is never [.]. You need people who will walk through hell with you. What happened,” I asked? The old boss left. I’d do anything for the old boss. Now, I’m just putting in my time.”

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 19, 2012

Strength: The strength of an organization is expressed by the loyalty of its people. Giving: Calling for loyalty demands reciprocity. Disloyalty burns like no other burn. Disloyalty demoralizes. Military organizations thrive because members disadvantage themselves for the advantage of others, for example. Sacrifice [.].

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The power of respect is loyalty. The danger of disrespect is disconnection. You cannot connect with someone you don’t respect. Leaders receive respect because of position, but lose it because of behavior. Earning it back requires sweat and patience. 10 Ways to lose respect: Act like you know when you don’t. Keep a bus handy […].

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Love, compassion, and loyalty: I’ve had many leaders share their struggles with me. The worst leaders never admit weakness. They: Lie to preserve face. Live in fear of being found out. Lose themselves. The best leaders understand the secret power of weakness. I love them for it. I’ve seen many leaders hide their faults. I […].

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 27, 2012

Leaders influence without position, title, or rank; they invite loyalty, passion, and commitment. Yesterday, I asked an upper-level manager at one of the world’s largest organization how he’d risen through the ranks so rapidly – he lit up and talked collaboration. He’s succeeding because he influences people he can’t boss.

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