Dov Baron: Leadership and Loyalty Show for Fortune 500 Executives, Family Businesses, Leadership Speaker-Consultant, Business Management, Human Resources, Millennial Generation Leaders

Leadership and Families - they tend to be the same thing. Great parents can't do it alone. Neither can great leaders. It is said that the old guard don’t change their beliefs, we just have to wait for them to die.    Many in leadership today complain about these Millennial’s “They don’t have our work ethic,” “they’re all entitled” and “they think they’re going to change the world” Let’s just stop for a moment and do a Reality Check: As weird and different as the Millennial generation may seem, let’s not forget that the old guard of today (the baby boomers) were at one time “hippies” who weren’t going to “work for the man”. The generation before them said pretty much the same thing: “They don’t have our work ethic” “they’re all entitled” and “they think they’re going to change the world” Some of todays leaders are children of those hippies. They said they would fight authority, consumerism and  corrupt governments. They spiked their hair wore studs and safety pins and went punk (Gen X’ers) It all makes me wonder if Gen Y (Millennials) will have similar complaints about generation Z in twenty year. Like I said: It’s all Different Except Where It’s The Same. - See more at: http://dovbaron.com/2014/05/30/different_same/#sthash.Se03rd3Y.dpuf learn more at www.fmloyalty.com

Leadership and Families - they tend to be the same thing. Great parents can't do it alone. Neither can great leaders. It is said that the old guard don’t change their beliefs, we just have to wait for them to die.    Many in leadership today complain about these Millennial’s “They don’t have our work ethic,” “they’re all entitled” and “they think they’re going to change the world” Let’s just stop for a moment and do a Reality Check: As weird and different as the Millennial generation may seem, let’s not forget that the old guard of today (the baby boomers) were at one time “hippies” who weren’t going to “work for the man”. The generation before them said pretty much the same thing: “They don’t have our work ethic” “they’re all entitled” and “they think they’re going to change the world” Some of todays leaders are children of those hippies. They said they would fight authority, consumerism and  corrupt governments. They spiked their hair wore studs and safety pins and went punk (Gen X’ers) It all makes me wonder if Gen Y (Millennials) will have similar complaints about generation Z in twenty year. Like I said: It’s all Different Except Where It’s The Same. - See more at: http://dovbaron.com/2014/05/30/different_same/#sthash.Se03rd3Y.dpuf learn more at www.fmloyalty.com

A rare interview with Peter Friedman founder and chairman of "LiveWorld" a Social Media Content company that takes care of Fortune 500 organizations. Whether you have heard of Peter Friedman or not what you should know is he was a big mover and shaker at Apple Inc, before going out on his own. Peter explains why the new up and coming Super Stars will not work for company's that don't have an effective social media technology. Peter also shares why social media is changing the face and style of Leadership and how business are now inseperable because we can no longer market "at" our customers… he also shares what unique and powerful about the Live World Culture when it comes to keeping Top Talent! Great interview from Jeffrey Hayzlett's C-Suite 2014 Networking Event! Packed with insights, tips and clear direction. www.LiveWorld.com Peter Friedman on Twitter: @peterfriedman

A rare interview with Peter Friedman founder and chairman of "LiveWorld" a Social Media Content company that takes care of Fortune 500 organizations. Whether you have heard of Peter Friedman or not what you should know is he was a big mover and shaker at Apple Inc, before going out on his own. Peter explains why the new up and coming Super Stars will not work for company's that don't have an effective social media technology. Peter also shares why social media is changing the face and style of Leadership and how business are now inseperable because we can no longer market "at" our customers… he also shares what unique and powerful about the Live World Culture when it comes to keeping Top Talent! Great interview from Jeffrey Hayzlett's C-Suite 2014 Networking Event! Packed with insights, tips and clear direction. www.LiveWorld.com Peter Friedman on Twitter: @peterfriedman

What is Authentic Leadership? Dov shares how important authentic leadership is essential to business success. Millenials aremoving into executive positions and they do not accept readily the old authoritive leadership styles? Do you do what you say you'll do? We are trained to show no emotion. Yet it is in moments of heightened emotions is when we truly bond and cement positions of leadership and influence.  Vulnerability is power and inspires fierce loyalty. 

What is Authentic Leadership? Dov shares how important authentic leadership is essential to business success. Millenials aremoving into executive positions and they do not accept readily the old authoritive leadership styles? Do you do what you say you'll do? We are trained to show no emotion. Yet it is in moments of heightened emotions is when we truly bond and cement positions of leadership and influence.  Vulnerability is power and inspires fierce loyalty. 

At Jeffrey Hayzlett's 2014 C-Suite Network Event in Dallas, USA I had a rare, and very frank conversation with 3 outstanding Millennial's (all 25 and under). In this interview Harry Gandhi of Medella Health, Daniel Rudyak of Cortex Composites and Alex fiance; Global President of Kairos Society will give you the raw, and for many very surprising truth about what it is that Top Talent Millennials are looking for in the workforce today.

At Jeffrey Hayzlett's 2014 C-Suite Network Event in Dallas, USA I had a rare, and very frank conversation with 3 outstanding Millennial's (all 25 and under). In this interview Harry Gandhi of Medella Health, Daniel Rudyak of Cortex Composites and Alex fiance; Global President of Kairos Society will give you the raw, and for many very surprising truth about what it is that Top Talent Millennials are looking for in the workforce today.

What is a leader? How can they inspire their followers? Be at the edge without falling off. If you get knocked down, can you get back up? Great leaders need to extend themselves beyond where they are. They inspire their followers to be leaders themselves. What are you hiding from?  Recently some of my peers and myself have been having conversations about privacy or the lack of it when to posting on FaceBook, (even in a group). We have come to a simple conclusion, one that was addressed in a recent New York Times article: Privacy is Dead!   Bottom line, whether we like it or not we are all out there, (just google your name) I have thought long and hard about this, (I was anti social media at first too).   My conclusion is this: We live in a society that is polar in many ways. On one side we have the Jerry Springer kind of trailer trash self exposure, and on the other there is the shut down, repressed, fake a smile and pretend everything is "fine" group.   In truth we are still free to choose to NOT live at either end of that spectrum. What I have come to love about social media is that if we use it well and with discernment it can call us to actually stand in our truth.

What is a leader? How can they inspire their followers? Be at the edge without falling off. If you get knocked down, can you get back up? Great leaders need to extend themselves beyond where they are. They inspire their followers to be leaders themselves. What are you hiding from?  Recently some of my peers and myself have been having conversations about privacy or the lack of it when to posting on FaceBook, (even in a group). We have come to a simple conclusion, one that was addressed in a recent New York Times article: Privacy is Dead!   Bottom line, whether we like it or not we are all out there, (just google your name) I have thought long and hard about this, (I was anti social media at first too).   My conclusion is this: We live in a society that is polar in many ways. On one side we have the Jerry Springer kind of trailer trash self exposure, and on the other there is the shut down, repressed, fake a smile and pretend everything is "fine" group.   In truth we are still free to choose to NOT live at either end of that spectrum. What I have come to love about social media is that if we use it well and with discernment it can call us to actually stand in our truth.

What stories galvenize your team? What creates deep vulnerability? Does it give the listeners a lump in their throat? It's a polarizing story. Those that resonate with your story are bond tighter to your vision. Those that don't are better off somewhere else. I have seen many people reach goals that they once thought were impossible and yet, instead of the long lasting delight they expected, at best they experience momentary celebration and at worse they encounter depression, despair and a genuine lost of meaning and purpose.   “It” is rarely the answer Now before I go on, don’t for a moment think that I am against setting and achieving goals. Certainly, go ahead and set goals for yourself, but rather than pushing to achieve them, be drawn through curiosity to discover them.Did you see the difference? One way uses force and self-will to accomplish a goal; the other allows the path to the goal to unfold naturally through the use of curiosity. Sadly, as the ego-mind develops, we throw out curiosity in favor of certainty. Unfortunately being right becomes more important than discovering. Here’s how this process stumps us: Assuming, and then looking for evidence that we were correct in our assumptions, blinds us to the answers and insights that lie just outside our frame of reference. As someone who is committed to to being/becoming a Full Monty Leader; I challenge you right here, right now to decide to become curious about everything, (particularly about the things you are sure you are most certain of). The ability to do this is an advanced sign of emotional intelligence with significant benefits to you as a leader and as a human being. 

What stories galvenize your team? What creates deep vulnerability? Does it give the listeners a lump in their throat? It's a polarizing story. Those that resonate with your story are bond tighter to your vision. Those that don't are better off somewhere else. I have seen many people reach goals that they once thought were impossible and yet, instead of the long lasting delight they expected, at best they experience momentary celebration and at worse they encounter depression, despair and a genuine lost of meaning and purpose.   “It” is rarely the answer Now before I go on, don’t for a moment think that I am against setting and achieving goals. Certainly, go ahead and set goals for yourself, but rather than pushing to achieve them, be drawn through curiosity to discover them.Did you see the difference? One way uses force and self-will to accomplish a goal; the other allows the path to the goal to unfold naturally through the use of curiosity. Sadly, as the ego-mind develops, we throw out curiosity in favor of certainty. Unfortunately being right becomes more important than discovering. Here’s how this process stumps us: Assuming, and then looking for evidence that we were correct in our assumptions, blinds us to the answers and insights that lie just outside our frame of reference. As someone who is committed to to being/becoming a Full Monty Leader; I challenge you right here, right now to decide to become curious about everything, (particularly about the things you are sure you are most certain of). The ability to do this is an advanced sign of emotional intelligence with significant benefits to you as a leader and as a human being. 

Stories are not stagnant. They are ever-changing. They evolve over the years. Dov talks about the evolutions of stories at Apple and Microsoft. When you master how to tell stories about your company, you'll discover an interesting fact: Stories are told and retold. One of the less obvious characteristics of being a great leader is “empathy”. Empathy must not to be confused with sympathy. Sympathy enables people being stuck. One the other hand, empathy is a vital element of being the most effective Full Monty Leader possible. Empathy, in it’s simplest form, is the ability to proverbially walk a mile in someone else’s moccasins. However, there is a deeper understanding and value to empathy when applied to leadership and intelligence. A leader without true empathy is very likely to have rigid opinions, beliefs and judgments. E.G: there’s only one-way to see/do “this”.

Stories are not stagnant. They are ever-changing. They evolve over the years. Dov talks about the evolutions of stories at Apple and Microsoft. When you master how to tell stories about your company, you'll discover an interesting fact: Stories are told and retold. One of the less obvious characteristics of being a great leader is “empathy”. Empathy must not to be confused with sympathy. Sympathy enables people being stuck. One the other hand, empathy is a vital element of being the most effective Full Monty Leader possible. Empathy, in it’s simplest form, is the ability to proverbially walk a mile in someone else’s moccasins. However, there is a deeper understanding and value to empathy when applied to leadership and intelligence. A leader without true empathy is very likely to have rigid opinions, beliefs and judgments. E.G: there’s only one-way to see/do “this”.

The importance of stories to your corporate culture. The elements of a compelling story revealed. What stories that imspire your listeners with a deep sense of what you are about. Powerful stories are remembered. What is your company's creation story? What does it take to be a successful leader in today’s changing business landscape? What does it take to not only keep your top talent but have them fight to be part of your organization? The fact is everything you’ve been told about leadership over the past 30 years no longer applies.  The world has changed and so has everything we know about becoming—and remaining—an effective leader. Business and Leadership “As Usual” is a dead end! I’ve been working with leaders around the world and have had the opportunity to witness these changes first hand. I’ve seen what works and more importantly, I’ve seen what no longer works. Over and over I’ve seen that the single most vital aspect to successful leadership is developing loyalty from those you work with. Not just loyalty, but FIERCE LOYALTY! The kind of loyalty that means your top talent, your star players would stand up and fight for your organization because it represents something far greater than a job or even a career to them. So the question becomes: how do you develop that kind of loyalty? My main intention in writing my upcoming book is to help you do just that in your organization