N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Perhaps, but that’s how most managers and executives I work with see it…. And it is managers’ ability to innovate, collaborate and adapt to a constantly changing environment that are the leadership skills we most need to develop. This is a crucial part of the change process and needs to be managed by an experienced coach.

Learning-by-Doing 238

Learning-by-Doing White Paper Leadership Development Diversity 238

Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Following are three actions that will help you focus on successfully developing replacements: Hire the right people: When you select candidates to interview look for people who have the skills and the personality to grow into your position. Spend money on developing skills that will drive the results your company is seeking.

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Maturity Covey Training Taylorism 159

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 10, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: A Meaningful Enterprise » A Good Bye with Humanity August 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus How often as a leader do you have someone in your circle of influence (manager, peer, direct report, maybe even a customer or consultant) that leaves your organization? Fairly often, I’ll bet.

Human Resources 202

Human Resources Greenleaf Maslow Blog 202

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 5, 2010

Inquiry (or more appropriately, asking questions to coach others to come up with their own solutions) is a central skill set for helping others to develop. I work almost exclusively with mid- to upper- management in organizations. Let’s see if we can respond the excuses leaders have for avoiding this skill.

Leadership Styles 202

Leadership Styles Greenleaf Maslow Blog 202

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

Increased awareness of possible warning signs of organizational cancer, among leaders, managers and outside consulting firms that specialize in this area, as well as business relations and institutions in higher education, can have a great impact on the disease. Your operations deserve a longer, healthier life. How assured? workplace.

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Health Care Organizational Behavior Operations Diversity 353

Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The opportunity to learn and apply new skills that you can add to your portfolio and resume. As opportunities surface, evaluate them carefully based on their expectations of your time, financial contribution, and if your skill set is a good match for their needs. So what’s in it for women to serve on boards, non-profit or corporate?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’m sorry to report, however, that the magical career fairy is a figment of your imagination. I’m also sorry to say that others – your manager in particular – may not notice your potential for greater things either. You can’t expect your manager to know what you want for your career over the long or short haul.

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Career Greenleaf Maslow Executive Coaching 186

The Practical Leader

MAY 13, 2020

A major lesson of the 2008 financial crisis and the following recession revealed that downsizing was often dumbsizing. Reducing wages for everyone with the highest percentages with senior and middle management. Identifying and removing underperforming supervisors and managers, especially those with weak people leadership skills.

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Collins Long-term Short-term Decentralization 119

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

They report that serving on that team was fun. They’re proven practices for engaging team members’ hearts (spirit), not just their heads (knowledge) and their hands (skills). They aren’t asked to manage people’s hearts; leaders are incented to drive results. I ask what that team was like for them. Goals were met without drama.

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Power Audience Bond Workshop 150

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I have observed other reports where people have been attacked, injured, or were otherwise in need of help but didn’t receive it because bystanders would simply rather standby than help. link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. This generation is weak in many ways.

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Media Blog Audience Ryan 419

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 27, 2010

But before I do, I want to point out the three reasons this is a very insightful question: Decisiveness is a valuable skill – one that as leaders we should want others to master. It properly implies the leader’s role in nurturing this skill. As with any other skill, as a leader you can provide coaching.

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Workshop Learning-by-Doing Blog Video 186

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Anyone with basic facilitation and training skills can take the facilitator’s guide (which comes with full PowerPoint slide sets for each of the 12 modules) and, with some preparation time, deliver successful leadership training in their organization. Participant workbooks for each workshop can be purchased separately.)

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

when I see that we no longer need to use 360’s in our organizations because: There are no toxic managers. You stop at a window that has an aging, yellowed 360 report and think, “What is that?”. Ideally 360′s should be used to help managers grow, not to fix problems. 360’s are a featured item in the Leadership Museum.

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Self-aware Bottom-up Greenleaf Maslow 176

Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 17, 2011

The book focuses specifically on the transition and shares the most important skills to focus on during the days and months after that transition takes place. The best news is that you don’t have to wait until you get your copy of the book to gain value from this Community. The Bud to Boss Community is open for business right now!

Open-book 176

Open-book Workshop Video Blog 176

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 19, 2010

Seeing the “and” works to improve any/all workplace relationships that may be less than ideal; with peers, customers and managers. Liz was not someone considered to have “leadership potential” before John took over the division they worked in. All Rights Reserved.

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Executive Coaching Blog Greenleaf Maslow 167

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The tyrant boss reported directly to this VP. He ultimately took the tyrant out of a management position at the company (in today’s world, this individual may have been fired). He ultimately took the tyrant out of a management position at the company (in today’s world, this individual may have been fired).

Leadership 150

Leadership Follow-up Blog Greenleaf 150

CO2

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). The report looks very helpful.

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Zimbardo Parcell Executive Coaching Strategic Planning 143

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

It focuses on the transition and shares the most important skills to focus on during the days and months after that transition takes place. It’s an online place where leaders can gather to gain additional skills and knowledge, share their successes and learn how to continue their path towards leadership confidence and success.

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Resources Brand Performance Review Open-book 181

QAspire

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Different areas are evaluated and a consolidated status report is created. When plans are re-aligned, expectations management is the key. Once plans are established, a project manager needs to constantly focus on status of execution and keep the plans aligned to the current state of the project. This helps you remain agile.

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Quality Planning Execution Agility 132

CO2

AUGUST 1, 2010

Just Ask” leadership Business schools don’t teach courses on question asking, so leaders typically don’t study and analyze questions the way they would a quarterly report or a performance review. Anything the worker needed to know beyond that education could be learned on the job, from the manager. He or she is asking questions.

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Management Executive Coaching Leadership Strategic Planning 79

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

However, being an effective coach is more than leadership – it is an important life skill as well. There are many ways to become a more effective coach, plenty of skills, knowledge and techniques are available. We all can be more effective at coaching in our communities, in our families, with our children and at work.

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Succession Letter Mentor Workshop 184

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Seven Ways to Be More Comfortable and Confident When Receiving Feedback by Kevin Eikenberry on November 8, 2010 in Leadership , Learning There is lots of advice for leaders, managers and coaches on how to give better feedback.

Advice 189

Advice Open-book Learning-by-Doing Workshop 189

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The book doesn’t talk about a wringing-your-hands-in-delight power grab, but more about political skill and savvy. Don’t like the term Power? This book will open your eyes and change your mind. Don’t like the term political savvy? Perhaps the word you would prefer is influence?

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Power Open-book Workshop Influence 176

Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 17, 2011

The truth is, while there are people with super-high self images related to their expertise and knowledge, many more people don’t have a healthy, valid confidence, understanding or awareness of their own skills, knowledge, expertise and brilliance. Inventory your experiences, skills and knowledge. What skills have you developed?

Advice 192

Advice Mentor Workshop Self-aware 192

Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 20, 2010

I really appreciate receiving this message that really help buil my leadership skills… wish you the best and once again thanks!!!! 4 comments… read them below or add one } Cecilia Acosta August 20, 2010 at 8:10 pm Thanks for this video and for all the good recomendation, ideas, suggestion, inputs, orientation, you name it!!!

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Video Workshop Blog Mentor 168

Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Learn More and Purchase Just Ask Leadership: Why Great Managers Always Ask the Right Questions by Gary B. This book uncovers an important leadership skill – that of asking questions. The whole book can be read in a very short time (only about 90 easy reading pages), but the lessons will last far longer.

Books 185

Books Open-book Workshop Learning-by-Doing 185

Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 15, 2010

they don’t directly report to you; you cannot count on your staff to be completely open). Staying ethical when you are in power ie any kind of power – you dont necessarily have to be the top dog, even a manager or leader of a small team – would need to keep his ethic in check every now and then.

Ethics 184

Ethics Morale Open-book Blog 184

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Click the link , email us or take advantage of the offer below to join us to build your leadership skills one skill at a time, one month at a time. . … If this idea is intriguing, just think how many ideas and how much growth you would get as a member of the Remarkable Leadership Learning System.

Venture Capitalist 173

Venture Capitalist Innovation Workshop Learning-by-Doing 173

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2010

In each interview you will learn specific strategies and skills to help you become a more effective leader and to elicit excellence from others. Yes, I am one of the experts, as is Guy Harris, my teammate and co-author for the upcoming book From Bud to Boss – the Secrets of a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership.

Venture Capitalist 157

Venture Capitalist Leadership Workshop Mentor 157

CO2

JANUARY 15, 2011

Listen to this report on how one reporter get’s handcuffed because of the question. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. And yet many are in fear of what a question can do.

Executive Coaching 60

Executive Coaching Blog Execution Strategic Planning 60

Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 23, 2010

Stereotypical, slick-talking, used car sales people Well-spoken financial manager The guy everyone loves who sells his wares on the golf course Whether you have positive thoughts and feelings about salespeople or decidedly un-positive, the purpose of this article is not to suggest or defend any of these images or thoughts. (Not

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Workshop Influence Leadership Development Blog 194

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

You manage uncertain times with preparation. Leadership is a complex set of skills and behaviors. Five Reasons to Make Discomfort Your Friend How to Get Lazy People to Work Ten Decisions Leaders Make Everyday Ten Ways to Make a Great First Impression Five Minutes - a Key to Successful Time Management Kevin Eikenberry: Thanks Dave!Kevin

Training 168

Training Workshop Blog Learning-by-Doing 168

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Unfortunately, I think most managers, and myself, aren’t actively introspective about their management and what they may be doing wrong (or right). Of course, most people think they are managing with humility and openness but, at the end of the day, they guard their opinions and style fiercely. All Rights Reserved.

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Greenleaf Maslow Goleman Core Competence 100

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I don’t think I’ve ever had a supervisory skills class where someone didn’t ask that question. He writes, coaches, and consults on these issues, as well as helping his clients by working through those same issues as a copywriter and ghostwriter. The answer is that you can’t do anything. At least not directly.

Blog 170

Blog Workshop Consultative Learning-by-Doing 170

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you are a student of leadership and you want to get to the next level in your leadership skills, you want this book on your shelf. This fact doesn’t change the value or importance of this book! Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

Execution 183

Execution Succession Workshop Blog 183

Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

In my world a good walk is a vital leadership skill. Five Reasons to Make Discomfort Your Friend How to Get Lazy People to Work Ten Decisions Leaders Make Everyday Ten Ways to Make a Great First Impression Five Minutes - a Key to Successful Time Management Kevin Eikenberry: Thanks Dave!Kevin

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Leadership Workshop Learning-by-Doing Blog 202