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Hired at 25 – Fired at 35: The Turning Point for the CEO of Dunkin Donuts

Robert Rosenberg (Bob) was 25 years old when his dad asked him to take over the family business. It was 1963. Thirty-five years later the company (Dunkin Donuts) had grown from a 10… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (Hired at 25 – Fired at 35: The Turning Point for the CEO of Dunkin [...]

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Why Purpose Matters: The 7 Powers of Purpose

A leader without purpose is lost in a world of opportunity. The 7 powers of purpose: Grit. A leader with purpose has reason to fight through adversity. “If we possess our why of… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (Why Purpose Matters: The 7 Powers of [...]

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Of All the Complaints I’ve Heard about Bosses, I’ve Never Heard this One

Top Complaints about bosses: My boss takes credit for my work. My boss doesn’t trust me. She seems to assume that I’m going to fail. My boss doesn’t care that I’m overworked. I… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (Of All the Complaints I’ve Heard about Bosses, I’ve Never Heard this [...]

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How Humble Leadership Really Works

Humility isn’t: Slow and stupid. Afraid to acknowledge strengths and talents. Passive and weak. Easily manipulated. Satisfied with mediocrity. Disinclined to bring up tough issues. Reluctant to act. 3 strengths of humility: #1.… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (How Humble Leadership Really [...]

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Dear Dan: I Don’t want to Give my Clients to a Less Competent Colleague

Dear Dan, Your blog is immensely helpful. Here is a topic that I have not seen yet. I am successful in winning work, especially repeat work from the same customers. I am a… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (Dear Dan: I Don’t want to Give my Clients to a Less Competent [...]

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The Dream is Alive, but the Ladder is Broken

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by John Hope Bryant to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of his new book, “Up From Nothing:… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (The Dream is Alive, but the Ladder is [...]

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The Practice that Expands Leadership Every Time

Can you feel good about focusing on yourself? I can. I think, “How fascinating,” when I think about myself, but when my mind turns to others, I think, “They need to improve.” I… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (The Practice that Expands Leadership Every [...]

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How to Find Freedom and Energy by Starting Again

The struggle to keep your head above water provides little opportunity to reflect, adapt, and start again. Stress and frustration accumulate when you splash around today the same way you splashed yesterday. Recurring… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (How to Find Freedom and Energy by Starting [...]

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How Hints, Expectations, and the Power of Suggestion Influence Others

The power of suggestion might kill you. The Smithsonian Magazine reports an individual who attempted suicide using placebo tablets. The pills could not harm him. He experienced dangerously low blood pressure and required… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (How Hints, Expectations, and the Power of Suggestion Influence [...]

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Rise Above Lousy Teamwork: 7 Competencies of Teams that Work

Lousy teamwork wastes time and squanders resources. We’ve all been frustrated with teams that underperformed. But what are the key factors for teams that work? Scott Tanenbaum and Eduardo Salas distill the answer… Continue reading → Fuente: Leadership Freak (Rise Above Lousy Teamwork: 7 Competencies of Teams that [...]

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