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. 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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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Please take it as one way I can say thanks to you for reading these words, and for ever striving to be a leader that makes a bigger positive difference in the world. You make a difference and the whole world thanks you. I thank you too. Please know you are a blessing in my life.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 27, 2010

As you develop decisiveness in yourself and others, you create a more positive, engaged and productive workplace. These steps will put you on a path to having more decisive followers. This goal isn’t just a nice thing to do, or a delegation tool. If you want those things, decide today to help others be more decisive!

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

He describes the People Buy You concept as consisting of five parts or levers: Be likeable Connect Solve problems Build trust Create positive emotional experiences A full chapter describes what he means by each of these topics and gives actionable suggestions on how to do each more effectively.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Six Ways to Overcome Your Biggest Attitude Challenge by Kevin Eikenberry on November 15, 2010 in Influence , Leadership , Learning Most everyone has a relatively positive attitude when things are going great. Repeat after me.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 28, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Minutes – a Key to Successful Time Management by Kevin Eikenberry on January 28, 2011 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning , Manage Projects , Personal Development Every leader I talk to tells me they are busy.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Creating and Communicating a Compelling Vision for Change by Kevin Eikenberry on January 3, 2011 in Change , Communication , Leadership Status quo requires no leadership. That has been a mantra of mine for a long time.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Aubrey Daniels says it so well…&# discretionary behavior is the result of positive reinforcement, not punishment.&# Tagged as: encouragement { 2 comments… read them below or add one } Tim September 21, 2010 at 5:10 pm Absolutely Kevin.

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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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

And, it will help you make a positive difference in the lives of others. It will help you help employees achieve their goals and the organization’s mission. It will inspire and help you see how valuable coaching is.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

The positive reasons to change hopefully are even more powerful than the negative consequences of not changing. Gather leaders and coaches for any length of time and this challenge is likely to come up. Help them see all the consequences for the changes. Help them build a plan.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

This appendix outlines specific situations including (and this is just a small sampling): Being promoted to a more senior position Getting a new boss Feeling overwhelmed Trouble with executive peers Plus, it outlines specific actions to take – and where in the book you can get help with those tasks.

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Execution Succession Workshop Blog 183

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

John teaches men and women to achieve positive results by focusing on communication, influence, motivation and supervision. And of course, nominee for Best Leadership Blog of 2010. His nominated blog Lead By Example can be found here.

Crisis 181

Crisis McClelland Advice Blog 181

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The only real exception I can think of is related to positive feedback. Tagged as: coaching , feedback , Mentoring , shorthand { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Julie-Ann October 18, 2010 at 6:50 pm Great article and I have to agree: feedback really shouldn’t involve shorthand.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Either the last comment is the one the matters most because it came last (and therefore we don’t need to worry about the issues) or the issues are the main message, and the later positive comment is undervalued. If on the other hand, an individual lives in the And World, the recognize the importance and validity of both of these points.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Congrats to the folks who show up every day and positively influence other peoples lives! Tagged as: coaching , leadership development , parenting { 2 comments… read them below or add one } Rich September 28, 2010 at 10:21 am Kevin, This is a great post!

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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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

People grow from encouragement, a focus on their strengths and positive reinforcement. Decide to create a positive environment. Decide to look for the good. It is hard to share those ideas if you don’t see the examples. Are you intentionally looking for what people are doing right?

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Learning-by-Doing Workshop Absenteeism Blog 207

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2010

I’m finding the less a leader (perhaps in position only) knows about him or herself, the more likely that person is to roleplay (in all of the ways you list above). Happy Halloween to you to Reply Kevin Eikenberry October 25, 2010 at 9:25 am Thanks Shelby – and Happy Halloween to you too! Role playing is a great way to learn.

Leadership 180

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Three Ways to Effectively Show Your Gratitude by Kevin Eikenberry on November 22, 2010 in Leadership , Learning Most people realize the value and importance of being grateful for the positive and meaningful things in their lives.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Innovation begins with management; by fostering a culture that prioritizes innovation, creativity is incentivized among team members. Recent data has shown the top 1,500 companies worldwide increased their R&D by 12 percent in 2011, as they have identified the need to maintain their edge in their respective industries.

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Organization Open-book Innovation Technology 58

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

As this piece ( [link] ) suggests, positive communication can make a huge difference in loyalty. Stories are a fantastic way to get points across clearly and memorably. Even when dealing with customers, the use of creative communication tools can go a long way.

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Tools Power Storytelling Bond 208

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I’ll say three specific things worthy of your consideration, regardless of your leadership position. Read the rest of Ed’s extensive and insightful post here. Ed covers a lot of ground in this post, which makes it hard to comment! Read the rest of the post for some great stuff about shared responsibility (of course).

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Resistance Blog Open-book Learning-by-Doing 176

Marshall Goldsmith

JULY 18, 2011

o Find your own market niche In the same way that successful entrepreneurs provide innovative solutions to market opportunities, you can work to develop a special competency that differentiates you from everyone else. Marshall Every two years there is a global survey to determine the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Be creative.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

After all, when was the last time you heard positive gossip? The subtitle gives you a little context – gossip can be detrimental to morale and productivity and can lead to stress, anxiety and worry.

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Open-book Workshop Blog Video 170

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Women may make up more than half the workforce 1 but continue to be significantly underrepresented on corporate boards and in C-level executive positions, according to a major new study released today by Calvert Investments, a long-time leader in advocating for corporate diversity. Krumsiek, President & CEO of Calvert Group, Ltd.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

If you choose voyeurism over real relationships you have precariously positioned yourself on a very slippery slope. There is much to ponder in the realms of privacy, intimacy, responsibility, and community and the affect of Social Media on all of them like so many "things" can be either positive or negative. I Think Not.

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Media Blog Audience Ryan 414

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2014

That’s why Google created its Founders Awards to provide stock worth up to several million dollars as an incentive to innovation. But our research shows that high-powered rewards are no better than low-powered incentives at producing radical innovations. is far from settled, even after years of research.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2015

And a recent working paper out of the Dusseldorf Institute for Competition Economics ( DICE ), a think tank of sorts, focuses on the latter by exploring whether leveraged buyouts (LBOs) make firms more innovative. PE investors don’t typically invest in firms known for innovation. ” There were other limitations. .

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Creativity and innovation depend on it! Supporting growth and development will positively affect the goals your organization is attempting to achieve. To be conscious of integrating “ings” in our work fosters a very positive environment. Conversing in an open way that allows all options and possibilities to unfold.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 3, 2013

And based on the research we did in partnership with The Barna Group for the book, the survey and data would validate that assumption. Perhaps never before have so many young leaders been poised and positioned for influence. Take my friend Shawn, who leads a thriving social innovation company. Catalyst 2011: David Kinnaman.

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Handbook Influence Sharpe Books 42

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.

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Strategic Planning Motivation Planning Executive Coaching 76

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Among the top performers on the 2011 World's Best Multinational Companies list are culturally-strong technology companies such as Microsoft, NetApp, SAS, and Google. The survey garnered responses from 20 of the top 25 companies in the global workplace ranking.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2018

By 2011 the pulp and paper giant — the world’s oldest corporation, dating back to 1288 — had laid off over one-third of its 30,000 employees. Since 2011 the share price has more than doubled. Since 2011 the share price has more than doubled. Matt Lyon/Getty Images.

Company 8

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

A 2011 survey from the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) showed that 37% of Gen Xers have “one foot out the door” and were looking to leave their current employers within three years. Ding, ding, ding. The clock is ticking. Encourage entrepreneurial instincts.

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Competitive Advantage Talent Management Survey Human Resources 11

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. This is a relatively new client, but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt his positivity sets the tone for the entire organization and has produced incredible results.

Leadership 419

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 21, 2014

And two thirds of these women are in staff or support positions (65%) such as HR, Communications or Legal. However, this is better than the 20% in 2011. Of the 1,164 executive committee members of America’s Top 100 companies, the ratio is still 83% men to 17% women. None have a female CEO.

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