The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The study finds that people who are close to retiring are just as interested in learning new skills as their younger peers, even if there is no strict need for them to do so. In 2009, which was the final year of the program, there were around 320,000 workers enrolled, or roughly 8% of the population in this age group.

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

They develop internal training programs. 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. Many approaches are taken.

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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!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. There are a few times in the life of every professional where staggering opportunities will present themselves.

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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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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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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?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 14, 2011

More people fail in jobs because of poor people skills (i.e. relationship skills) than any other reason. Make a list and then make a plan for how you will build the needed skills and knowledge. You have to learn new skills so you can offer something new and you can do a great job. Learn what you need to learn.

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

It’s a skill that when well practiced can help you build your skills faster, gain new perspectives and likely improve your relationships. It is the skill of receiving feedback. How is that a skill you might ask? But today I want to write about something else.

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Chart Your Course

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The cost to replace new staff can be as high as 60 percent of an employee’s annual salary, SHRM reports. Department of Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Report , the number of job openings (around 3.6 percent in October 2009 to 3.1 percent in October 2009 to 3.1 According to the U.S.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

This book uncovers an important leadership skill – that of asking questions. Unleash Your Remarkable Potential Newsletter Video Insights Connect With Me Ask Me A Question Public Workshop Dates Bud To Boss – Indianapolis, In Public Workshop Information Special Reports Online MBA Rankings This site runs on the Thesis theme for Wordpress.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The opportunity to learn and apply new skills that you can add to your portfolio and resume. The opportunity to further develop and use your expertise. 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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Do you say you believe that your people can develop, grow and have tremendous potential? In my world a good walk is a vital leadership skill. Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? How does your walk prove it? How does your walk prove it?

Leadership 202

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 5, 2010

This isn’t the approach that most leaders and most organizations take, but when you consider that innovation – whether for new product development, process improvements, a new marketing campaign or whatever – is always a bit of a gamble, this portfolio approach makes sense. Where does that leave us as leaders? .

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I have been reading Scott Eblin’s Next Level Blog for a long time – in fact it was nominated as one our Best Leadership Blogs in 2009. 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 is a very good book.

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I always tell my students that listening is a leader’s greatest communication skill. Thanks for the reminder – and the comments! K Reply Tim October 1, 2010 at 9:42 am Great words Kevin. Reply Carletta October 1, 2010 at 11:03 am Thanks for the reminder that listening is such an awesome love language!!!

Leadership 209

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2011

I think there is one other important difference for leaders – that should be considered by coaches and people interested in helping others develop their skills. Feedback and advice. How often do most people seek out, and truly want, feedback (given its tarnished image)? Not so much.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

You nailed this one and I am going to forward this to the participants in my recent management skills session. Tagged as: Groundhog Day , Punxsutawney Phil , tradition { 3 comments… read them below or add one } Jeffrey February 2, 2011 at 10:31 am Nice job.

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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. Tagged as: online events , teleseminars { 1 comment… read it below or add one } leadership development October 5, 2010 at 2:49 am Great post!

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

His passions are leadership, marketing, personal development and the way people and organizations use processes and technology to improve results. I don’t think I’ve ever had a supervisory skills class where someone didn’t ask that question. The answer is that you can’t do anything. At least not directly.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

You may have ideas about what the future looks like – a future with them using or developing new skills, or behaving in new ways. Once people are wishing things to be (even a little bit) better, you set the stage for creating the picture of a more desirable future.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Survival in uncertain times is made more likely by developing oneself. Leadership is a complex set of skills and behaviors. Adventure or drama, as it is used here, indicates a lack of “definite and rigorous professional preparation.” You manage uncertain times with preparation. Grow both the breadth and depth of your thinking.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 23, 2010

(Not in the leader population either) The best salespeople are persuasion experts who influence through relationships, insight, great communication skills, understanding people and more. The best leaders are persuasion experts who influence through relationships, insight, great communication skills, understanding people and more.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Making Decisions to Make You Most Productive by Kevin Eikenberry on December 20, 2010 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning Decisiveness is an important skill.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Unleash Your Remarkable Potential Newsletter Video Insights Connect With Me Ask Me A Question Public Workshop Dates Bud To Boss – Indianapolis, In Public Workshop Information Special Reports Online MBA Rankings This site runs on the Thesis theme for Wordpress.

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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 Unaware CEO : These CEO’s will take any report or piece of information at face value.

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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. These are the people who’ve had many years of experience managing others, which makes it even more puzzling that the skill of inquiry hasn’t been accepted and valued.

Leadership Styles 202

Leadership Styles Greenleaf Maslow Blog 202

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

In today’s post I’ll deal with a skill set that all successful CEOs excel at…managing board relations. Conversely, and just as easily, they can be a significant contributor to your undoing resulting in an early and unnecessary demise.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

At best, leadership development is a fun day out, at worst it is a gut wrenching, annoying exercise that leaves you cringing as someone teaches you to suck eggs. 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.

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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

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

What skills do people use that are important but overlooked? In the personal development world, many talk about the value of a gratitude journal. Top Harvard psychologists and educators have agreed that the # 1 skill we need to teach our toddlers (ages 3-5) is gratitude. What results are making a difference?

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The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The first edition of their book, The Extraordinary Leader: Turning Good Managers into Great Leaders, published in 2002, formed the foundation for a unique 360 strengths-based assessment and development process. This edition featured 20 key insights on leadership development. Effective leadership development demands measurement.

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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. Here are some ways to begin to think about and communicate what you want: Take full responsibility for your career: You must take primary responsibility for your development and your career. What is your goal? Act on the action plan.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2011

Kevin Reply Sanjay Malhotra January 26, 2011 at 10:48 pm Thanks Kevin, I am sure it will help us in further improvising our leadership skills. I completely agree with your other three points!

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