CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

If they are feeling your brand understands them and their needs, is innovative, is a good value, and cares about them, they are now ready to jump in and interact with you. As for your brand, how are your customers feeling about your brand now that your prospective customers have some knowledge about you from steps one and two? Are you ready??

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Labeling something as Best Practices is not a substitute for wisdom, discernment, discretion, subject matter expertise, intellect, creativity or any of the other qualities I value in an advisor. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. I agree with you that trying to turn it to a yes will challenge our intellect and force us to use some creativity. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

So what’s it going to be this year…a turkey, an extra paid day off, a cash bonus, stock/options/warrants, something creative or nothing at all? This is the time of year where expectations are high, and so is the volume of chatter around the water cooler in anticipation of that great corporate tradition…The year-end bonus.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes. Sinek makes a case that it’s all about the messaging. :: Women on Business -- Topsy.com January 12th, 2011 at 1:23 am [.] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Gretchen Glasscock and others.

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CO2

DECEMBER 24, 2010

They have been studying over the past decade innovation within established organizations. In the process they have compiled perhaps the most extensive library of innovation case studies in the world. If you are struggling with innovation in your organization this is a must read. There is just one little problem.

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CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe How to Make Your Next 12 Months Your Best 12 Months by Kevin Eikenberry on December 6, 2010 in Change , Personal Development , Products , Setting Goals , Video With 2011 just 26 days away, people are already starting to think about “Next (..)

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It is emphathy that enables leaders to understand both their teams and their customers, and foster an atmosphere of greater creativity and problem-solving. You mentioned a key word — empathy, a critical characteristic of a strong leader. Deb Costello I love this post! I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

you will have the opportunity to have access to a bunch of great bonuses – just for buying what was called earlier this week “the most important business book of 2011″ We’ll announce all the great stuff and festivities next week, but for now, if you want to learn more about the book, here are two resources.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2010

What are some innovative ways you can target and reach your potential advocates? Book sales have contributed more than $600,000 to these charities. Consider the methods that Megan Megale used to get in touch with the people she knew would support her daughter’s remarkable project. I think about it every day.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 31, 2011

Tagged as: organization , productivity , professional development , time management { 3 comments… read them below or add one } Poul Andreassen February 4, 2011 at 11:18 am I should add this book in my shelf in near future. Reply Kevin Eikenberry February 6, 2011 at 6:22 am Hope you do enjoy!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The Message “is&# the Message : This group believes that content is king…The emphasis here is that if the message is creative enough, or valuable enough, nothing else matters. The message is so targeted and niche specific that it is sometimes almost unintelligible to those who fall outside of the intended target market.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# Do you have boundless energy or mesmerizing charisma?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 19, 2011

by Kevin Eikenberry on January 19, 2011 in Books , Intention , Leadership , Learning Everyone collects something – and most of collect a lot of things. Tagged as: collecting , collections , focus , John Deere { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Gaurang Bookseller January 29, 2011 at 12:07 pm An excellent article !!

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CO2

JANUARY 20, 2011

IDEO has contributed to some of the most innovative solutions for some of the biggest brands in the world. In this short video Paul Bennett , Chief Creative Officer of IDEO speaks out about the importance of asking the right questions. Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Pink Demos Dr. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. New York , NY With the financial sector reeling, New York is counting on technological innovation to save the day. The following cities are leading the economic revival in their recovery sectors: Washington , D.C

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Brand New Resources for New and Longtime Leaders by Kevin Eikenberry on October 18, 2010 in Leadership , Learning In early 2011 my next book, co-authored with Guy Harris, will be published.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Paul shared a string of fabulous ideas and techniques to help everyone be more effective at both problem solving and innovation. He said that when striving for innovation, leaders should think like venture capitalists. Consider these five action steps: Look for lots of innovative ideas in your area of need.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

They look for innovative approaches (like the Remarkable Leadership Learning System ). Many approaches are taken. They buy books (like Remarkable Leadership ). They send people to external training workshops (like Bud to Boss or Leadership Training Camp). They develop internal training programs. -R

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. It’s one thing for employees to have a healthy respect for you, but quite another to be in fear of you. Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed. I Think Not.

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 15, 2010

– A Complementary Live Q&A Session Next post: Best of Blogs Winner Why I Blog Tag Cloud Popular Posts Recent Comments 360 assessment attitude change choice coaching confidence corporate leadership decisions executive leadership expectations feedback goals innovative leadership inspiration leadership leadership activities leadership activity leadership (..)

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Regards Marisi Tambunan Reply Cancel reply Leave a Comment Previous post: The Latent Power of a Cliche Next post: Six Ways to Overcome Your Biggest Attitude Challenge Why I Blog Tag Cloud Popular Posts Recent Comments 360 assessment attitude change choice coaching confidence corporate leadership decisions executive leadership expectations feedback (..)

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 8, 2011

I’ll post a little of it here and then a link back to the rest of his post where you can read more and learn some interesting stats on PRICE such as the value of human life and what politicians spent per vote in 2008. …… When you think of PRICE what do you think of? How much money you’ll have to spend to get something you want?

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Tagged as: attitude , gratitude , thanksgiving Cancel reply Leave a Comment Previous post: Developing Your Leadership Cojones – a Guest Post by Dan McCarthy Next post: How to Get Lazy People to Work Why I Blog Tag Cloud Popular Posts Recent Comments 360 assessment attitude change choice coaching confidence corporate leadership decisions executive (..)

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Women on Business

JANUARY 21, 2011

Nominations are being accepted through February 15, 2008.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 17, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Bud to Boss Community Re-Opens Its Doors by Kevin Eikenberry on January 17, 2011 in Leadership , Learning February 15th my next book, co-authored with Guy Harris, will be published.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Cohen , Nick McCormick , professional development , questions { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Poul Andreassen February 7, 2011 at 8:53 am Good one on Childish behavior, even one talks about work place, ethics etc but very few talk about the Impact of childish behavior. Tagged as: childish behavior , Gary B.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Four Leadership Lessons from Punxsutawney Phil by Kevin Eikenberry on February 2, 2011 in Leadership , Learning Picture of Phil, complements of [link] Groundhog Day is a strange tradition.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 29, 2010

She is highly creative. For me, today, as I write this, I am struck by the creativity, all seemingly focused on her goals of building buzz and selling music and concert tickets. Thanks, Brian Reply Christine Hastie January 8, 2011 at 8:40 am Hi Kevin, Must take issue with you here. First, what are a few attributes about her?

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Use the results to help my colleagues improve their results and businesses for 2011 and beyond. My goal is three fold: Collect some data about how my colleagues around the world are doing – what’s working and what’s not. Share those results with everyone who participates, in the form of a webinar.

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