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Dan Rockwell

@Leadershipfreak

When you follow me I hope you say that guy made my life better. Top 50 Leadership Expert. Top 30 Leader in Business. Prolific blogger. Co-author of The Vagrant.

 Pennsylvania, USA
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Make more demands on yourself than you make on others.
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Have enough ego to believe you earned a seat at the table. By “enough ego,” I mean grounded confidence, not inflated importance. Have enough humility to remember you didn’t arrive on your own.
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The mistakes that hurt leaders most aren’t spectacular. The Seven Deadly Mistakes leadershipfreak.blog/2026/11…
The Seven Deadly Mistakes - Leadership Freak

The Seven Deadly Mistakes - Leadership Freak

The mistakes that hurt leaders most aren't spectacular. Here are subtle habits that undermine trust, drain energy, and weaken performance. Are you on the list of The Seven Deadly Mistakes?

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Bitterness is weakness trying to find power.
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Our problem is our desire to be great exceeds our desire to work.
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Why do we hire for strengths and evaluate for weaknesses?
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There’s one smell that always burns my nostrils. It’s the smell of leaders who show up thinking only of themselves. You might be talented, charismatic, charming, and successful. But if you’re self-centered, people suffer because you stink. leadershipfreak.blog/2026/11…
Stink Like a Pile of Manure - Leadership Freak

Stink Like a Pile of Manure - Leadership Freak

There’s one smell that always burns my nostrils. It’s the smell of leaders who show up thinking only of themselves. You might be talented, charismatic, charming, and successful. But if you’re...

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The purpose of taking care of you is taking care of others.
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After commitment, the only question is, “How will this get done?”
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Vague promises provide cover for the uncommitted.
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You show up for others. Expect others to show up for themselves. leadershipfreak.blog/2026/11…
Bad Help - Leadership Freak

Bad Help - Leadership Freak

You show up for others. Expect others to show up for themselves. Tender-hearted leaders make people weak when they help badly.

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Don’t simply ask, “Where am I going?” Ask, “Who am I going with?”
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The standards of your friends become the expectations you live by.
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Destructive relationships sabotage your future. leadershipfreak.blog/2026/11…
The Surprising Way to Shape Your Future - Leadership Freak

The Surprising Way to Shape Your Future - Leadership Freak

Destructive relationships sabotage your future. The people around you shape your ambition, behavior, and even your identity. Discover four ways your relationships shape your future.

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"Can working with an inexperienced leadership coach destroy your career?" youtu.be/kZIhsm6fLhc?si=fxbz…
Can a Bad Coach Wreck Your Career? | Dan Rockwell, Leadership Freak

Can a Bad Coach Wreck Your Career? | Dan Rockwell, Leadership Freak

Can working with an inexperienced leadership coach destroy your car...

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“Men should be what they seem.” Shakespeare
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Pleasure: Eating a delicious meal. Enjoyment: Preparing and sharing a meal with friends. Fulfillment: Knowing you've enriched someone's life.
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Pour into yourself so you can pour out for others.
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The purpose of taking care of you is taking care of others.
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You sweat your way into leadership, but leadership is more than getting things done.
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