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- One-on-Ones Aren’t for You - Leadership Freak
I think one-on-one meetings are in general underinvested in at companies. The concepts here are good ones, and they are twice as important for skip level one-on-ones.
- Three Decisions That Actually Get You to the C‑Suite
- Comfort Makes You Stupid - Leadership Freak
- 12 Expressions of Self-Imposed Stress - Leadership Freak
Super simple list of things to keep an eye on. Interesting how many of those a mindfulness routine is a good counter to.
- Weight Loss for Leaders - Leadership Freak
- Relationship Resolutions for Leaders - Leadership Freak
- “Crazy Busy” is a Trap - Leadership Freak
- How to Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes Leaders Don’t Need to Make - Leadership Freak
Great reminders! Particularly the rigid one. If you are "feeling" that as a leader, you need to quickly reset.
- Leadership Development is About One Thing We Often Miss - Leadership Freak
Important questions to ask ourselves, leader or not.
- 4 Tools for Self-Reflection Every Leader Needs - Leadership Freak
Another short but powerful piece highlighting four important areas to focus on for self-reflection. Awareness of influence Pattern recognition Flow Connection Interesting areas to…
- 7 Relationship Building Rules for Results-Driven Leaders - Leadership Freak
I dig this simple rundown of focus areas for leaders to build relationships. Value relationships Move first Lower the bridge Practice liking Leverage joy Maintain high standards…
- 3 Reasons Smart Leaders Tell Stories - How You Can Too - Leadership Freak
There is so much truth to this statement. Nearly all great leaders I've worked with are also storytellers. I think the reason is pretty simple. Stories are the programs of the…
- 12 Things Self-Confident People Do that Insecure People Avoid - Leadership Freak
I love both of these lists so much. I think this would be worth revisiting on a regular basis. Two of the "build self-confidence" items really resonated: "Finish something", "Do…
- The Best Leaders Know 3 Things Average Leaders Don’t - Leadership Freak
I like it.
- 28 Words Every Leader Needs to Thrive - Leadership Freak
Great simple reminders from the book Leadership Two Words at a Time .
- A Simple Reusable One-On-One Plan - Leadership Freak
I’m always intrigued on ways to structure one-on-ones. I like the points that are highlighted here, particularly the part about preparing and "welcome them with optimism". One of…
- The 3 Secret Blunders Leaders Make
This list from Rockwell is a good checkpoint for any leader, and applies at various levels. All three of these are things I have struggled with or considered at times.
- 4 Hard Things Leaders Do
Rockwell hits on great topics like this with very simple but powerful framing. I like his four items, but read the article for the real meat of it. Receive help Face criticism…
- 5 Steps to Transform Your Life
I first was exposed to the formal concept of self-coaching when I was doing a lot of cycling, mostly century rides. I had a formal process of writing down my training programs,…
- How Busy Managers Practice People Development - Leadership Freak
Collection of simple, short reminders around people development. I would guess any leader, at any level, could look here and find some things that they would benefit from focusing…
- 5 Energizing Conversation Starters for One-on-Ones
All good things to go over in one-on-one meetings.
- Why Return to the Office if You Can Do Your Job at Home | Leadership Freak
There is a lot that influences how we work, including where we work. Context matters, always.
- How to Navigate Stress in a Storm | Leadership Freak
Simple and concise. I like this. I particularly see "#1 Accept the world as it is, not as you wish it was." and "#3 Focus on the way you treat each other." as critical.
- How to Act Like the CEO when You’re Not | Leadership Freak
I appreciate how Rockwell writes brief and to the point, although it does start to look like a listicle at times. These recommendations are a great way as a leader to test how you…
- 12 Things Smart Leaders Don’t Say | Leadership Freak
Simple, direct. Good things to keep in mind.
- Listening is the Overlooked Tool of Leadership | Leadership Freak
Simple guidance and suggestions on how to listen better. I think his "waiting-listening" is one of the most common challenges out there. Are you really listening? 👂
- 5 Things I Learned From 30 Days of Gratitude
Rockwell kept a gratitude journal for 30 days and saw a lot of value. He has 5 recommendations to pursue this. Gratitude is disproportionately beneficial. Aim low. Gratitude…
- The Importance of Leader Humility in a Downturn | Leadership Freak
Good reminder. Don't shy away from vulnerability. We are all human.
- Rise Above Lousy Teamwork: 7 Competencies of Teams that Work | Leadership Freak
Interesting thoughts on effective teams and the keys to achieving and maintaining Effectivenss. Effective teams: Generate positive results over time. Work through challenges and…
- Where Leadership Starts – The Surprising Practice You Can Begin Today | Leadership Freak
- How any Manager can Increase Influence and Fuel Peak Performance | Leadership Freak
- 5 Things Great Leaders Don’t Do | Leadership Freak
I like this a lot. It is a solid list. Don’t celebrate the misfortune of others. Don’t belittle incompetence. Don’t manipulate people with compliments. Don’t repeatedly talk about…
- The Secret to Getting Things Done | Leadership Freak
Focus.
- How to Never Waste a Good Crisis | Leadership Freak
I have seen a lot of humility from the leaders I work with. Leaders are developing a healthy case of humility during COVID-19. Frankly, it’s a good thing because lousy leadership…
- COVID-19: How to Manage Remotely with Confidence | Leadership Freak
A lot of managers are jumping into the deep end doing remote management right now. This is a quick and to the point article highlighting some key tactics to do remote management…
- Leadership Derailers: Anger | Leadership Freak
I've coached many people on this over years. The most common place in technology for anger, or anger-frustration, to appear is dealing with system failures. Everyone is on edge,…
- Take a real break, leader! Your life and your work depend on it. | Leadership Freak