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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | KEVIN EIKENBERRY SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 The Mighty Pen – Four Reasons to Write Positive Feedback Down Every leader, supervisor, coach, team member and parent has been told of the value of giving positive feedback. We’ve heard reasons why. We’ve heard we don’t do it enough. We’ve learned all of the basics about giving positive feedback successfully: make it timely, make it specific, and when giving positive feedback consider sharing it publicly. [.]. | KEVIN EIKENBERRY SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 Four Keys to Managing Social Media Use at Work George tries not to let it bother him, but when he walks by Sarah’s desk, and sees her Facebook account open he wonders, “Why isn’t she doing her job?” Susan sees half of her team seemingly always on their cell phone —not talking on the phone, but sending text messages, and she wonders if all [.]. Leadership Learning productivity social media | | | | | |
| KEVIN EIKENBERRY SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 Say Yes to Being Late (in these four situations) Most successful people pride themselves on being on top of things, delivering when promised and generally being on time. In fact the highest achievers are typically high achievers because they don’t procrastinate and are able to get lots done on time. Think about this another way, most of us have been taught the value of [.]. Leadership Learning | KEVIN EIKENBERRY SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 The Power of Positive Feedback (and More) In any coaching workshop I lead, or in any conversation with leaders that turns to coaching, the discussion of positive feedback will ensue. Here are just a smattering of the questions that come up. How much positive feedback should be given? Don’t people already know if they are doing it well? If I give them [.]. | KEVIN EIKENBERRY SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 Our Deepest Craving William James has been called “the father of American Psychology.” ” He was a trained physician and wrote voluminously. (Interestingly Interestingly enough Ralph Waldo Emerson was his Godfather). He is most known for his self-trained work in psychology and philosophy. | KEVIN EIKENBERRY SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader This week’s Resource Recommendation is Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader by Dianna Booher. You’ve met people like them. They have a certain something that makes people notice them: a quiet confidence, a charisma, a presence. Dianna Booher shows us all how to create this type of presence in her [.]. | | | | | | | |
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KEVIN EIKENBERRY | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Anatomy of an Apology
You may have heard or read about it, or if you are a Netflix customer, you may have received it in email. If you didn’t, Reed Hastings, Co-founder and CEO of Netflix wrote an apology and explanation for a significant pricing change that took place in late July. If you haven’t seen it, reading it [.]. MORE >> -
KEVIN EIKENBERRY | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 What Do You Know?
I know I have smart, well informed readers. I’m confident that most everyone who reads these words is someone I would call a lifelong learner. That being said, I know you are thirsty for new knowledge and in that pursuit may begin to feel, like I do sometimes, that you are getting some things figured out, and becoming [.]. MORE >> -
KEVIN EIKENBERRY | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 Corralling Competition for Greatest Benefit
When you watch any sporting event you see competition in action. Seldom will any type of broadcasted sporting event be completed without the commentators talking about competition and the competitive nature of the players. Leadership Learning Setting Goals Success competition productivity MORE >> -
KEVIN EIKENBERRY | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 An 18 Year Lesson
18 years ago today was my last day at Chevron, my last day employed by anyone other than myself. If my business were a person, it could vote, and in some countries legally have a beer to celebrate. couple of years ago, to celebrate 16 years in business my team challenged me to write [.]. Leadership Learning MORE >> -
KEVIN EIKENBERRY | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 When is the Time to Be Silly?
Often the quotations from the ancient philosophers and poets, while wise they don’t always seem very fresh. While freshness doesn’t mean better, I feel freshness in this quotation from Horace. I hope you feel it and don’t lose the profound value in it. Mix a little foolishness with your prudence: It’s good to be silly [.]. MORE >>
- How to Be In Control KEVIN EIKENBERRY | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
- What Does Your Worry Fix? KEVIN EIKENBERRY | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
- Can You Prove it? KEVIN EIKENBERRY | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
- To Friend or Not To Friend – How to Manage Facebook with Your Team KEVIN EIKENBERRY | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
- 101 Ways to Unleash Your Potential KEVIN EIKENBERRY | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
- It’s Not About You KEVIN EIKENBERRY | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
- End Malaria! KEVIN EIKENBERRY | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
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