Encouragement - An Underappreciated Coaching Skill
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
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Develop Your Coaching Skills at the Coaching Training Camp
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
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Values Based Hiring | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 14, 2010
I was casually reading the results of a survey on the topic of hiring methodologies last weekend when one particular survey question really caught my attention: “When considering a new hire, what is the one characteristic or attribute of the candidate that would most influence your hiring decision?
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Older Workers Are Just As Keen On Learning As Younger Workers
The Horizons Tracker
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Unfortunately, it’s an issue that we still grapple with today, and whereas it’s easy to assume it’s only a problem for those in and around retirement age, a survey from Senior Living suggests it can kick in as early as our 40s. Their support for innovation and strengthening customer connections. Lifelong learning.
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3 Ways Executives Can Champion Lifelong Learning
Lead Change Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
We need to continue learning long after we’ve tossed our caps into the air and received our diplomas, especially in a world where the speed of innovation has us adopting new technologies, standards, and best practices at breakneck speeds. An annual report from the Babson Survey Research Group cited, “About 5.8 It’s all important.
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Nurturing Decisive Followers
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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Twelve Programs for Creating Remarkable Leaders
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 11, 2010
They look for innovative approaches (like the Remarkable Leadership Learning System ). 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.
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The Leader as a Venture Capitalist
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.
Two Books to Better Organizational Results
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
And yet, according to a survey I conducted, these same leaders give instructions 58% of the time rather than asking coworkers for their input!&# This book uncovers an important leadership skill – that of asking questions. Good questions generate thought, focus and action from the listener. They also convey respect.
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Coaching Success by the Alphabet
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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184 Four Leadership Lessons from Punxsutawney Phil
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
This is an ongoing part of the work of leadership – looking, surveying and gaining a perspective that is required to lead towards a desired future. You nailed this one and I am going to forward this to the participants in my recent management skills session. Observe longer.
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The Most Valuable Question?
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
To initiate the conversation, the leader could use a Job Satisfaction Survey. You have to getn past the “pat&# answers of “its a paycheck&# , “got to work somewhere&#. List 10 -15 potential job satisfaction factors (money, benefits, autonomy, growth opportunity, advancement, security, social environment, etc.)
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Power: Why Some People Have it and Others Don't
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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176 Five Ways to Recognize – and Value – Your Expertise
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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Making Decisions to Make You Most Productive
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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Brand New Resources for New and Longtime Leaders
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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181 Seven Ways to Be More Comfortable and Confident When Receiving.
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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The First Seven Things to Do When You Get Promoted
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.
One Key to Clear Communication
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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High School Educated Black Men Earn Half Their White Equivalents
The Horizons Tracker
JUNE 11, 2023
This is a problem as the labor market increasingly requires advanced skills to even earn an average salary. The researchers examined data from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 and were able to track earnings disparities among men and women across racial and ethnic lines.
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The Leadership Walk
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
In my world a good walk is a vital leadership skill. If you don’t have a specific destination and demonstrate clear intent they will take over and subtly move you in a different direction. I think more leaders should get out from behind their desks and start practising their walk!
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202 The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success
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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183 Eliciting Excellence – An Online Leadership and Learning Opportunity
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.
The Attitude Trap – a Guest Post by Wally Bock
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.
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Train Yourself to Succeed - Thoughts from Michael McKinney
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
Leadership is a complex set of skills and behaviors. Michael gives us great and varied examples about the importance of preparation. In my post earlier this morning , about Cal Ripkin, Jr. I wrote about the same idea – being ready to play. What are you doing today to learn and prepare yourself for the demands of leadership?
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Leadership, Listening and Love
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!!!
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The Differences Between Feedback and Advice, and Why It Matters
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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Five Reasons Why Every Leader is a Salesperson
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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How to Deal with a Complacent Person
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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190 Social Media Responsibility | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. According to a survey done recently the average person only has 2 close friends. I think we need to wonder whether we'd like to be helped or tweeted about if we're in a compromised situation. This generation is weak in many ways. I Think Not.
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Three Ways to Effectively Show Your Gratitude
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
What skills do people use that are important but overlooked? Top Harvard psychologists and educators have agreed that the # 1 skill we need to teach our toddlers (ages 3-5) is gratitude. Spend some time thinking about the specific things in your professional world you are grateful for. What results are making a difference?
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188 Employee Turnover – The Hidden Cost
Chart Your Course
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
You have to watch your competitors and seek to always adapt to changes in the market, and innovate for solutions. percent in October 2009 to 3.1 Additionally, companies with high turnover of skilled employees, such as health care workers and hi-tech positions, may have to wait some time to fill that vacant spot.
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Lead on Purpose
OCTOBER 26, 2009
And that means giving executives opportunities to take on greater responsibility, broaden their skills and cultivate a network of relationships with their peers. These are the things that executives we have surveyed consistently say they want most from their jobs.&#
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140 Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? Five Keys to.
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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210 Organizational Health Care with N2Growth: When was your Last Check-up?
N2Growth Blog
MARCH 19, 2014
Well, the results from a 2008 survey stated how workers at all levels needed to learn to accept conflict as an inevitable part of their work environment. What’s scary to imagine is how the numbers have grown in recent years since the economic collapse that began in 2009. Your operations deserve a longer, healthier life. How assured?
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299 Ten little “ings” that improve your leadership
Persuasive Powerhouse
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Creativity and innovation depend on it! Alexander Lewis : November 16, 2010 at 4:29 am I agree that it is necessary for a leader to be constantly surveying and looking around, in and about the business they are involved in. Listen and understand what went wrong, and help your team to prevent it from happening again.
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The Evolving World of ROI for Learning and Development
Experience to Lead
MARCH 17, 2022
Never before have L&D programs been more crucial to the survival of organizations across the globe, as the need for resilience and adaptation shift to the forefront of desirable skills. Managers don’t measure absolute points so much as they manage change” (Fitz – Enz, 2009, p.
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52 Strategic Planning – Motivation 2.0
CO2
DECEMBER 23, 2010
.&# When speaking with employees who have never been asked for their opinion before at work (33% of bosses rarely or never ask for their subordinate advise based on a national survey we conducted) they say they will never work for another company in which they did not get to participate in the strategic planning process.
Five Power Skills for Discovering Radical Ideas
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Innovation starts with new and novel ideas. When we surveyed over 300 global executives between 2008 and 2009, one of the primary concerns they expressed was their inability to compete long term without a solid innovation engine that can grow their top line. Finding ideas is never the problem — initially. Find Pivots.
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The Future of Business Is Social: Seven Principles That Lead to.
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 26, 2011
The book provides a social assessment for leaders, managers and employees to scientifically evaluate your individual social skills and competencies. Your employees and your customers want to be engaged on a very personal level, and not just through a survey or an annual conference. Examples of Social Nations are everywhere.
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Attitude Reflects Leadership
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 18, 2011
I wonder if there’s a good survey out there I could use to get feedback from my team. The impact of her lack of leadership and management skills resulted in a tremendous amount of mistrust, uncertainty and poor moral. It’s important to have that “check&# now and again to assess your impact.
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419 Collaboration as an Intangible Asset
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 16, 2011
So it is with most breakthrough innovations and banner financial years. There is no line on the balance sheet for "ability to innovate" or "skill at managing brand." And even if there were, it would have to be expressed as a probability statement: How likely is Apple to innovate or out-innovate its peers?
What All Great Leaders Have In Common | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies. Who would follow a person who's thoughts and skills are out dated. To the person, the best leaders I know are prolific readers. It fuels creativity to succeed.
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