Beating skeptics
Every leader faces skeptics. It’s normal, in some cases healthy. You build bridges to skeptics when you: Get to the point I’m skeptical of people that never get to the point. It feels… Continue reading
People are frustrating?
“Have you tried to ‘fix’ anybody lately?” One of life’s biggest frustrations is other people. Am I right? People just don’t behave, perform, or have the attitudes you want them to have. Who… Continue reading
Connecting the good with the bad
One well timed conversation can change a person’s life. Last night I had a conversation with a young leader hungry to have an impact. Here’s a way you can approach these critical conversations.… Continue reading
Top 20 Stupid Leader Tricks
Never underestimate the potential and power of a good mistake. Wisdom is acquired when you learn from your mistakes. James Joyce wisely observes, “A man’s errors are his portals of discovery.” On the… Continue reading
How to get more power?
You should want more power because power is the ability to get things done. When people say they don’t want power, chances are they are reacting against the abuse of power. For example,… Continue reading
Get Uncomfortable! Five Reasons to Make Discomfort Your Friend
I’m delighted to have Kevin Eikenberry guest post for Leadership Freak today. Kevin is an author, speaker, trainer, consultant, facilitator, business owner, Chief Potential Officer (of The Kevin Eikenberry Group) and leader. I admire his… Continue reading