Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Leadership Lessons from Sparky Anderson by Kevin Eikenberry on November 5, 2010 in Influence , Leadership , Learning I grew up like many men my age, a big baseball fan. Sparky died yesterday at age 76.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 2, 2010

He has been in the business world for over 28 years in various leadership positions, most recently as a senior operations executive for a service business based in the Rocky Mountain west. We’re proud he is one of the nominees for this year’s Best of Leadership Blogs. Have you voted yet ? Let’s keep learning together!

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 8, 2011

What’s the impact on organizations like Symantec (virus), Gartner/Forrester (advisory), HP (printing), and Microsoft (operating systems)? Do you see corporate tech shops getting smaller as more and more systems are simplified and delivered via the cloud? If so, what is the impact on the industry? Is it getting cheaper?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril. A generic thought, ambivalence, attempting to fly under the radar, and mediocre performance will place you squarely in my cross hairs and may cost you your job. What say you?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

They buy books (like Remarkable Leadership ). They look for innovative approaches (like the Remarkable Leadership Learning System ). They look for innovative approaches (like the Remarkable Leadership Learning System ). They send people to external training workshops (like Bud to Boss or Leadership Training Camp).

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CO2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., 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.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

This is more than a semantical issue – it’s become a systemic problem with many individuals and organizations. Lastly, I’ll leave you with this reminder – leadership is not about how many emails, memos and transmittals are sent under your signature – it’s about relationships, service, and engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Put rather simplistically, a business model is the system that defines what creates value, generates growth, and increases revenue and profit within your organization. The primary advantage that a business model has over any number of other strategic frameworks lies in the fluidity of its inherently dynamic nature.

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HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

Leadership Commitment : Demonstrate visible commitment from senior leadership to promote and uphold the D&I policy, setting the tone for the entire organization. Cost Savings : Flexible working can help businesses reduce office overhead costs by allowing employees to work remotely or on a hybrid schedule.

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CEO Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Drowning in Oil Finally we have a touch of winter. The cost of externalities like environment, terrorism, safety and health are huge in the oil business. I call it CEO Blog - Time Leadership because of my keen interest in time. Great careers left in ruins.

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CO2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., 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.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team. Best wishes for continued success Marlyn. Have they been fudging their research for years?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 6, 2010

The least trusted buyers had procurement costs that were 5X of those of the most trusted buyers and they were the least profitable. Another study Dov has written about was conducted by the University of Michigan’s hospital system. 2 Comments so far Kavita on May 10th, 2010 Trust is an essential element at a workplace.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe What a Leader Can Learn From 20 Cents Postage Due by Kevin Eikenberry on December 3, 2010 in Collaboration , Innovation , Leadership , Video I received a package in the mail this week. If so sorry about that.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question. Happy Holidays.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. The initial concept behind CRM was to integrate experience with management, which was a great idea, but in all practicality, rarely exists in most companies.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance. Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance?

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QAspire

OCTOBER 13, 2010

But to enable them for better performance, to make them effective, a system needs to be created. A system comprising of interconnected processes that act as a tool people use to execute their work. Regards, Jay Chhaya By Tanmay , October 14, 2010 @ 12:54 pm @Jay - Thanks for the comment. You need best people for sure.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Their core is the design and the idea, the operating system, plus the network environment such as iTunes. So to me, we need to carefully look at what should be driving 'next' practice innovation, vs. the 'best practice' frameworks that can cost effectively provide the non core services our businesses need.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 8, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe What is the Price? The cost of an iPad, new shoes or a dress? How much money you’ll have to spend to get something you want? That’s certainly one form of PRICE but it’s actually so much more. The Price of Life?

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QAspire

JANUARY 9, 2011

Processes (and improvement) are seen as costs. Peter Senge has done some amazing work on organization development and systems thinking. Come forward, join in the conversation and express yourself. - - - - - Acknowledgements: The Rainmaker ‘Fab Five’ Blog Picks of the Week - 2010 Rewind Edition includes my posts.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer #QUALITYtweet at Reflection Leadership (Thanks to Tom Glover) Tom Glover is a “Leadership Friend” who hosts Reflection Leadership Blog. I came to know Tom via our common leadership community over at Twitter. I sent him a copy of #QUALITYtweet for review a few months back.

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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. What is the best that could happen?

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

It is useful to distinction between three motivations for creating partnerships: Optimization and economy of scale, Reduction of risk and uncertainty, Acquisition of particular resources and activities) Cost Structure – The business model elements result in the cost structure. (It

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QAspire

OCTOBER 24, 2010

What key actions will help me to align myself to those values and belief system? Train your middle managers on quality to build a right leadership ecosystem. Spread awareness of your quality beliefs and systems by designing e-bulletins or newsletters. How will those actions add value to organization? How will it benefit me?

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 12, 2011

» January 12, 2011 Sorry, You’ve Used Up All of Your Meeting Budget Recently, I spoke about leadership to a group of newly promoted senior managers. Like just about every other leadership group I speak to everyone in the room agreed that one of their biggest challenges is getting any work done other than going to meetings.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 30, 2010

Where: Even in this brief clip, it’s clear that the team has put a system in place to clearly identify which locations in the Gulf need special attention on any given day. What should be avoided at all costs? When: Because it’s a rapidly changing situation, the team meets daily first thing in the morning. Click Here.

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QAspire

JANUARY 20, 2011

Unwanted complexity, bureaucratic structures, complex systems, increased time on unproductive activities, rework and time spent on things that may not contribute directly in delivering value. Somewhere, in this process of constant realignment and improvement, ‘waste’ is introduced. Don’t Kill It!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 7 Responses to “Influencing Creativity and Innovation&# Brian Groves : July 26, 2010 at 2:32 pm Great article and vital info for business leaders of today and tomorrow. davidburkus : July 26, 2010 at 6:39 pm I’d argue you must do more than tolerate risk. What have you seen work for others?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

A Roadmap For Recovery Stimulus dollars are headed toward businesses that support these Recovery Act goals: Healthcare : Modernize the healthcare system with electronic medical records systems. E-commerce solutions offer a low-cost storefront from which to launch your electronic medical records venture.

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QAspire

AUGUST 29, 2010

Essential Magento Extensions By Tanmay , August 30, 2010 @ 6:59 am @Jagat - Thanks for the comment and I am so glad you found the post useful. Best, Tanmay By Glyn Lumley , August 30, 2010 @ 8:34 pm Hi Tanmay I can see that there are risks to being too attached to “my work&#. Pray as though everything depended on God.

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QAspire

AUGUST 5, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Engagement, Leadership and Power of Storytelling Last week, I had a short conversation with one of my colleagues in HR about the all important topic of employee engagement. We grow up on stories, so do our belief system and our world view. Stories reinforce the belief system.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I am not a doctor, pharmacist, attorney, drug company executive or any other person who has deep insights into the intricacies of our health care system. Virtually all of the discussion that I have seen mentions or implies that the system itself is broken. Almost no substantive discussion about how to fix the system.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I am not a doctor, pharmacist, attorney, drug company executive or any other person who has deep insights into the intricacies of our health care system. Virtually all of the discussion that I have seen mentions or implies that the system itself is broken. Almost no substantive discussion about how to fix the system.

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