Leadership Freak

AUGUST 3, 2020

It’s natural to consider your own concerns. It’s leadership to reflect on the concerns of others. The dripping faucet of others is opportunity for perspective taking. Perspective taking – an essential but neglected… Continue reading →

Skills 184

Skills Succession Leadership 184

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Intimidation is about reward and punishment. Leading is about connecting. The ability to connect with people is the magic ingredient that multiplies every leadership practice. Your brain is wired to connect. Social) Those… Continue reading →

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Skills Leadership Strategy Leadership Development 166

Leadership Freak

MARCH 31, 2021

The most instructive moment in organizational life is failure. Success teaches you to repeat things, but responsible failure turns on the lights. 4 things NOT to do when someone fails: Don’t cover your… Continue reading →

Skills 178

Skills How To Succession Development 178

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Jeff DeGraff to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of his new book, The Creative Mindset: Mastering… Continue reading →

Creativity 186

Creativity Process Skills Books 186

Leadership Freak

APRIL 10, 2024

Skillful leaders turn challenges into opportunities. Even optimists know sunny skies grow dark quickly. Plans derail. Teams implode. Results disappoint. Talent moves on. Mistakes escalate. Crisis erupts. Here are the 10 simplest ways to turn challenges into opportunities that I can think of this morning.

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Crisis Planning Skills Team 231

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 1, 2011

He’s technically skilled and socially gifted. Zabir Hasan Some conversations leave lasting impressions and this one did. 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. He’s an achiever with a humble demeanor. [.].

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Skills Team Company Influence 192

Leadership Freak

MARCH 27, 2024

It's not always predictable, but some skills make it more likely. I bet you had a conversation that changed the trajectory of your life. How can you lead life changing conversations. How to lead one-on-ones that change lives.

How To 228

How To Skills Leadership Development Development 228

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Managing is more than processes and procedures; it’s people. Successful managers bring out the best in others. Management and leadership are about coaching around performance.”

Skills 205

Skills Management Executive Coaching Politics 205

Leadership Freak

MARCH 26, 2018

You cannot lead effectively until you can lead yourself. “To To be an effective leader you need to understand and manage yourself well.” Rasmus Hougaard (video) Self-management: The idea that top leaders are burning the candle at both ends is a myth according to research by Harvard Business Review.

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Skills Video Review Report 147

Leadership Freak

MARCH 26, 2014

Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win one of twenty-five copies of, “STARTUP LEADERSHIP,” by Derek Lidow. Derek sold his last company for $100 million, in 2010. Image source The… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Success Leadership Leadership Development Organizational Development organizational success self awareness'

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Self-aware Skills Leadership Leadership Development 221

Leadership Freak

JULY 20, 2018

One foolish conversation can pollute an entire team. If we understood the pervasive power of conversations, we’d open our mouths with greater care. We’ve all tried to make things better, only to make… Continue reading →

Skills 131

Skills Power Team 131

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Every leadership skill is made beautiful by humility. We're giving away 5 copies of our new book, "The Vagrant," on today's post.

Skills 261

Skills Books Leadership 261

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

You probably feel uncomfortable giving constructive feedback. Don't carelessly it quenches enthusiasm. Done skillfully it increases someone's confidence. Here are 16 ways to give constructive feedback like a human.

Construction 211

Construction Skills Leadership Development Development 211

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

What’s so inviting about seeing weakness in others? Leaders who see strength in others build doors in walls. From part 1: 12 ways to ignite and maximize growth in others #1. Speak directly to the heart. #2. Point out where people don’t serve themselves well. #3. Provide opportunity to reflect. #4. Come along side gently after failure.

Skills 100

Skills Leadership Development Development Leadership 100

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Managing is more than processes and procedures; it’s people. Successful managers bring out the best in others. Management and leadership are about coaching around performance.”

Skills 104

Skills Management Executive Coaching Politics 104

Leadership Freak

MARCH 2, 2023

Humanity is essential to… Leaders infuse vitality into stale leadership skills when they believe in people. You’re a drummer without a band – annoying – until you believe in people. Let me tell… Continue reading →

Leadership 208

Leadership Skills Leadership Development Development 208

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Skillful leaders set a positive tone. A negative tone treats people like tools and results like gods. Positive energy fuels performance. Negative energy feels like swamp-walking. A positive tone… “Excellence depends on a… Continue reading →

Positioning 204

Positioning Power Energy Tools 204

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 4, 2022

“Being able to effectively communicate is the most important skill any leader can possess.” ” Richard Branson Leadership communication: 10 reasons to close your mouth. #1. You dozed off. If it doesn’t matter to… Continue reading →

Leadership 216

Leadership Skills Leadership Development Development 216

Leadership Freak

JUNE 6, 2022

Skills are a car without gas. Courage to act is gas. Imagine you learn how to make the best possible decisions. Apart from courage you’re still stuck. Winston Churchill said, “Courage is rightly… Continue reading →

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Skills How To 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'

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Development Skills Diversity Power 100

Leadership Freak

JUNE 29, 2023

How can you do this without negative reflections on your own leadership skills? I wish more people asked, "How can I tell if I am helping or hindering. We've all seen our efforts backfire. Every leader has to terminate people. How can you tell if someone really wants to grow? Steady on!

Skills 161

Skills Leadership Leadership Development Development 161

Leadership Freak

MAY 25, 2021

But crazy schedules reflect people, not time management skills. The vulgarity of busyness destroys effectiveness. Life is a burning ant hill in many organizations. Life is manageable only when you manage your calendar.… … Continue reading →

Management 187

Management Skills Organization 187

Leadership Freak

MARCH 18, 2022

It’s normal to feel anxious when skills are untested, environments are unstable,… Continue reading → Anxiety is a small fire in a dry pile of kindling. It feeds on itself. Anxiety means you care about results.

Tips 211

Tips Environment Skills Leadership Development 211

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

What leadership skills and behaviors seem most relevant to pressing challenges and current opportunities? The first development is self-development. #1. Explore widely. Make a long list. #2. Use an aspirational lens. Look through… Continue reading →

Development 209

Development Goal How To Skills 209

Leadership Freak

JULY 20, 2022

Skillful leaders challenge people. You can’t drift to high performance. Successful challenge unleashes human potential. Rising to meet a challenge: Develops self-confidence. Enhances self-respect. Elevates fulfillment. Improves performance. Earns respect from others. Strengthens… Continue reading →

Power 173

Power Skills Development Succession 173

Leadership Freak

APRIL 4, 2022

Skill is not the best predictor of a team’s success. Teams that suck waste time, drain energy, and squander resources. You’ve been there. A team of average brains that works well together outperforms… Continue reading →

Team 178

Team Energy Resources Skills 178

Leadership Freak

MAY 22, 2020

Skillful manipulators come off as kind and helpful. Novice manipulators are obvious. Avoid being manipulated by spotting the strategies used by manipulators. Strategic manipulation: #1. Pretend you agree when you disagree. #2. Pretend… Continue reading →

Strategy 222

Strategy Skills Leadership Development Development 222

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 11, 2021

Skillful leaders anticipate trouble. Optimism is a surprising disappointment when you imagine a hungry lion wants to play. Short-sighted leaders press forward and suffer. Anticipating potential problems isn’t pessimism until it’s an excuse… Continue reading →

Skills 189

Skills 189

Leadership Freak

JUNE 18, 2021

She was hired for character, attitude, and leadership skill. Everyone on the team has experience leading, but one member doesn’t have technical knowledge. But she didn’t know anything about the technical aspects of… Continue reading →

Succession 188

Succession Skills Team Leadership 188

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

But if you’re naturally indecisive, think of decisiveness as a skill to be learned, like riding a bike. Some leaders are naturally decisive. The next time your boss refuses to make a decision,… Continue reading →

How To 192

How To Skills Leadership Development Development 192

Leadership Freak

MARCH 16, 2021

Skillful advice-givers accelerate… Continue reading → Most advice-givers should be avoided. You’re good at telling people what you think. But you’re confused if you think giving advice is the same as telling people what you think.

Advice 185

Advice Skills Influence 185

Leadership Freak

MARCH 31, 2020

What strengths/skills/attributes does our team have that will help us thrive during the next 30… Continue reading → 15 discussion topics that strengthen teams during stress: What do you admire about your team members? Direct reports?

Stress 198

Stress Team Report Skills 198

Leadership Freak

MARCH 19, 2021

It doesn’t matter how skillful you are if you’re careless with your words. What you do is more important than what you say, but stupid words erase right action. Words are… Words are… Continue reading →

Skills 175

Skills 175

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

One of the most neglected leadership skills is spinning up flywheels – creating momentum. Successful leaders energize people. The Flywheel advantage: “Momentum solves 80% of your problems.” ” John Maxwell Predictable high performance. Flywheels… Continue reading →

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How To Skills Succession Leadership 174

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Skillful backstabbers feign friendship, but they live on the… Continue reading → Most people want to do good, but a few enjoy doing bad. If you’ve been thrown under the bus, you know what I mean.

Skills 181

Skills Succession Leadership Development Development 181

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Successful leaders think more about relationships and less about technical skills. Expanding your leadership is about people. 5 secrets that expand your ability to lead: #1. Value casual interactions. If you and your… Continue reading →

Skills 169

Skills Succession Leadership Leadership Development 169

Leadership Freak

JANUARY 31, 2020

But skill-development REQUIRES responsible mistake-making. Lying isn’t a responsible mistake but missing a deadline might be. Catastrophic mistakes spring from character flaws and irresponsibility. It’s a disaster when you lie or cheat. Responsible… Continue reading →

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