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Bury My Heart at Conference Room B

Kevin Eikenberry

It talks about things that often are overlooked and undersold – things like values and commitment. Bury My Heart at Conference Room B is a book that illuminates a process developed by Stan and his organization to help individual leaders draw out their core values and build greater commitment to organizational success.

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Resource Recommendation – The Truth About Leadership

Kevin Eikenberry

The truths include: You Make a Difference Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership Values Drive Commitment Trust Rules The Best Leaders are the Best Learners I found myself agreeing with this book at every turn. 1 comment… read it below or add one } davidburkus September 29, 2010 at 3:42 pm Great read.

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Five Reasons Stories are a Powerful Communication Tool

Kevin Eikenberry

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Reasons Stories are a Powerful Communication Tool by Kevin Eikenberry on October 11, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Communication , Learning We all grow up with stories. She became known as the Story Seeker. Thanks Kevin!

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How to Deal with a Complacent Person

Kevin Eikenberry

If after patience and effort you are not able to help them build a plan with a commitment to work the plan you must do one of two things. Help them craft a plan for getting from where they are to where they now have decided they want to be. Let it go, or let them go.

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Fostering Shared Responsibility - a Guest Post by Ed Brenegar

Kevin Eikenberry

He’s a busy guy – along with his blog – Leading Questions (which is a nominee for Best Leadership Blog of 2010 - Ed writes a weekly leadership column for Weekly Leader. To vote for Ed’s great blog or any of our other nominees for the Best Leadership Blog of 2010, go here !

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Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? Five Keys to.

Kevin Eikenberry

How important is the buy-in or commitment of others to the success of the decision? Again, your answer to this question informs you on who to invite to the meeting and what to communicate to them about their role in the meeting. If you want their thoughts, help them come to the meeting prepared to give them. How big of a decision is this?

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Nine Steps for Creating and Maintaining Team Ownership of Ideas.

Kevin Eikenberry

You also know higher levels of commitment or engagement also increase job satisfaction, safety performance and focus while reducing on-the-job stress and turnover. Commitment, engagement or buy-in – whatever you want to call – it’s a good thing. Too many leaders talk too much in too many settings. Think “and&#.

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