Category Archive: Leading

Five Ways to Find Your Future

The past is the future for most of us. We cling to misguided notions that persistence, endurance, and more of the same will result in a new future. It won’t. 99% of the… Continue reading

Christmas, Goals, and Deadlines

Deadlines don’t motivate until goals have meaning. People must personally own goals before deadlines create urgency, focus, decisiveness, and action. Today is Christmas Eve. It’s the motivating deadline for millions of procrastinators. The… Continue reading

How to Stop Gift Giving at Work

I’m against gift giving at work. If you currently give gifts at work, be a scrooge and end the practice. Find an authentic alternative for spreading holiday cheer. For example, adopt a poor family… Continue reading

What Do You Pay Attention To?

I’ve asked some friends to bring their insights to the Leadership Freak community. Please give a warm welcome to today’s guest writer, S. Chris Edmonds. ********** If you’re like most leaders, you pay attention… Continue reading

Getting Foot-Draggers On Board

I received an email question, “Some people in our organization aren’t interested in personal development. What can we do?” Priority: Personal development is the top priority for everyone passionate to maximize their opportunities. It’s… Continue reading

“It’s Better to Give than Receive” and Other Lies

I’ve asked some friends to bring their insights to the Leadership Freak community. Please give a warm welcome to today’s guest writer, Jesse Lyn Stoner. *********** How many times have you heard, “It’s better… Continue reading