Sat.Nov 03, 2012 - Fri.Nov 09, 2012

Kevin Eikenberry

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Why Most Leadership Development Efforts Fail

Kevin Eikenberry

George was seen as an up-and-coming leader in the organization. People that worked for him liked and respected him. Those in Senior Leadership saw his potential, so he was slated to attend the company’s leadership development workshop. George was ecstatic! He loved the organization and wanted to move up and contribute as much as he [.].

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Influence Isn’t a Guarantee

Kevin Eikenberry

There is a difference between what we can control, and what we can merely influence. Sometimes we get these mixed up and this confusion causes many problems for leaders (and all of us as human beings too). Today, I want to clarify one piece of this mix-up, a piece that starts with us personally, and [.].

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Want a Good Idea?

Kevin Eikenberry

I’ve been a big fan of creativity for a long time. Why? Because creativity is critical for us to achieve success. Think about it this way – we can’t reach new places without trying new things, or putting things together in new ways. More than a fan, I’ve been a student of the creative process for many years as [.].

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Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future

Kevin Eikenberry

By Jonah Sachs I’m not sure what recommendation put this book on my Kindle, but as a leader, communicator and marketer, I’ve long known the power of story and have long wanted to improve my skills in this area. So the book made it to my Kindle, and to the top of my reading list, [.].

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