The Most Common Challenges of Leadership at Every Level

Here we present what our research has found are today’s biggest challenges of leadership — the top 5 challenges faced by leaders at each of level of the organization — ranked by their relevance post-pandemic. And because development is more effective when it uses data to support the…

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Board burnout is a major risk to all companies—Here’s how they can protect their top directors

Corporate directors are tasked with guiding companies in the midst of what some are calling the Great Disruption. They’re dealing with a U.S. presidential administration whose policies are creating deep uncertainty, eroding investor confidence, and…

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Steve Jobs was just 12 when he called HP’s cofounder. What happened next put him on the path to success at Apple

At the age of 12, most people are worrying about their school crush or a science project that’s due next week. But Steve Jobs had his mind on something else as a tween: spare parts needed to build a frequency counter. So he found…

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Steve Jobs was just 12 when he called HP's cofounder. What happened next put him on the path to success at Apple

The Apple cofounder got his first job on the factory line at HP, and said reaching out for opportunities is what distinguishes a dreamer from a doer.

7 Ways to Make Plans that Work

#1. Planning isn’t an event.

You plan a disaster if you rely on plans made annually. When circumstances change, plans must adapt. Are you in a volatile situation? Choose long-term mission – make short-term plans.

Course adjustments reflect agility, not…

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7 Ways to Make Plans that Work - Leadership Freak

The thing I hate about planning is the feeling that something is getting done. Planning is talking, not doing. A collective sigh of relief at the end of planning sessions predicts disaster. Plans don’t work, people do. You plan a disaster if … Continue reading

One tech company has a simple plan to lure employees back to the office: Give them $10,000 raises

The return-to-work wars are still raging at offices across the country, but one company is deploying a rare weapon: Cash bonuses.

Cameo, a video messaging company famous for celebrity birthday wishes and pep talks, is not mandating that…

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One tech company has a simple plan to lure employees back to the office: Give them $10,000 raises

Amid the RTO wars, Cameo’s CEO wants the office to induce FOMO.

Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands

Over the past decade, more CFOs have moved into CEO roles as the position evolves to include greater strategic and leadership responsibilities. This trend reflects a growing demand for executives who can navigate economic volatility with financial discipline.

In the first half of 2024, 7.1% of CEOs…

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Why the CFO mindset can clash with CEO demands

CFOs are climbing to CEOs. But not all are built for the corner office role.

Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

The “Lessons on Wisdom” course on Coursera explores the nature of wisdom and how it can be applied in everyday life. Through insights from philosophy, psychology, and practical examples, this course delves into the development of wise thinking and decision-making. It covers how to…

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Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

Offered by Dartmouth College. Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life is the culmination of four decades of studying and ... Enroll for free.

Fix What’s Broke About Feedback

The feedback sandwich is filled with baloney. It follows this pattern. Begin and end with praise. Slip the baloney in the middle. It feels disingenuous when praise is preparation for bad news.

We ignore the sweet and anticipate the bitter when praise is used to prep for bad. A spoonful of sugar before corrective…

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Fix What’s Broke About Feedback - Leadership Freak

Improvement always begins with feedback. People never improve until they know how they’re doing. Self-defeating behaviors persist in low-feedback environments. The feedback sandwich is filled with baloney. A spoonful of sugar before corrective conversations dilutes compliments. Marcus Buckingham said, “People … Continue reading

The Person You Ignore – But Must Connect With

The first person to connect with is yourself.

The desire for community is normal. But Marcus Aurelius wrote, “However, a man should be prepared to be sufficient for himself and to be his own companion.”

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The Person You Ignore – But Must Connect With - Leadership Freak

“There is no desert like living without friends.” - Baltasar Begin to be a friend to yourself. You aren’t fit to be a friend until you are a friend to yourself. “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Don't miss the opportunity … Continue reading