The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 12, 2021

Organizations around the world have been striving to make their senior managerial positions more diverse and representative of both their workforce and their customer base. The researchers analyzed the makeup of executive teams in 1,000 large and mid-sized American firms between 2006 and 2011. Firm diversity.

CEO 115

CEO Diversity Mentor Execution 115

Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here, we go beyond the public debate on how to re-distribute limited resources and ask how the levy system could support a meaningful expansion of employer-led training across the UK. View the Full Report You can read our 2022 report , in partnership with UVAC, which set out our vision for a positive reform agenda for the apprenticeship levy.

Productivity 52

Productivity Products Short-term Proposal 52

Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here, we go beyond the public debate on how to re-distribute limited resources and ask how the levy system could support a meaningful expansion of employer-led training across the UK. View the Full Report You can read our 2022 report , in partnership with UVAC, which set out our vision for a positive reform agenda for the apprenticeship levy.

Productivity 52

Productivity Products Short-term Proposal 52

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 8, 2016

The best practices of leading healthcare organizations and recent scientific research provide evidence that an organizational culture which fosters connection among people positively affects human productivity, wellness, wellbeing and overall performance. greater employee participation in efforts to innovate. billion in 2011.

Stress 150

Stress Bond Absenteeism System 150

QAspire

JANUARY 8, 2014

Jesse Lyn Stoner is truly a thought leader who has worked closely with leaders for over 25 years helping them create collaborative, engaged organizations that make a powerful and positive impact on the world. Start to focus on what you can do to improve the system , not how you can improve the measures. Is Your Boss Really That Stupid?

Management 171

Management Blanchard Benchmarking Blog 171

Coaching Tip

MARCH 15, 2011

Transforming time from an adversary into an ally has helped me develop the positive mindset to be able to dust myself off from my own early business failures and build my company, Weatherchem, into the leader in my industry. . All it takes is the desire to be innovative and creative in tackling a problem. Deregulation.

Pharmaceuticals 84

Pharmaceuticals Creativity Long-term Power 84

Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Differences Between Feedback and Advice, and Why It Matters by Kevin Eikenberry on January 10, 2011 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning Feedback and advice. In modern organizational life they are related terms.

Advice 196

Advice Open-book Mentor Workshop 196

Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Five Key Conversations to Have With Your New Boss by Kevin Eikenberry on February 7, 2011 in Communication , Leadership , Learning , Setting Goals If you’ve just been promoted, this is obviously for you. Reply Dave February 7, 2011 at 9:24 am Great summary and key advice for supervisory relationships. The reverse is also true.

Workshop 195

Workshop Blog Goal Video 195

Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

Hewlett-Packard, another technology company, named Meg Whitman as their CEO in September 2011. Women are intuitively great “system-thinkers.” Obviously, it’s not that men can’t be system-thinkers. Obviously, it’s not that men can’t be system-thinkers. And this trend isn’t just in the US. Collaboration is key.

Power 248

Power Cooper Diversity CEO 248

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.

Newsletter 186

Newsletter Workshop McCarthy Video 186

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. Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston.

Press Release 157

Press Release Discount Education Transportation 157

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. Discipline requires a systemic approach. To make good decisions, we need to understand how the system works. It takes some work, but don't settle for anything less.

Blog 396

Blog Leadership Brand Consultative 396

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.

Succession 207

Succession Management Learning-by-Doing Goal 207

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.

Workshop 191

Workshop Blog Learning-by-Doing Positioning 191

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.

Workshop 181

Workshop Video Learning-by-Doing Mentor 181

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 10, 2011

Monday, January 10th, 2011 Posted by: mike Time and time again people within the team are promoted up the hierarchy before they are ready. The system is broken…and it is your responsibility to fix it. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. Design by 12GrainStudio Before the Promotion He Was Nice & Had Potential.

Team Building 122

Team Building Delegation Learning-by-Doing Maturity 122

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.

Workshop 192

Workshop Blog Video Leadership Development 192

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.

Skills 220

Skills Mentor Workshop Video 220

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The simple truth is that many people can feign adequate leadership ability in the short run, but the 8 traits outlined below will seperate the posers from the players 11 times out of 1o… First of all, it is important to realize that just because someone is in a leadership position doesn’t necessarily mean they should be.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

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.

Leadership 194

Leadership Learning-by-Doing Blog Workshop 194

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.

How To 190

How To Mentor Workshop Definition 190

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

He does this through his Circle of Impact Guide system. The reason is that the system of organizaiton is always the last to change. The problem is a structural or systems one. Let’s call them assumptions about what an organizational system should produce.

Resistance 176

Resistance Blog Open-book Learning-by-Doing 176

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

As a CEO you have the ability to influence positive changes, and to make contributions well beyond those who have not been afforded the same opportunities, and it would be nothing short of tragic for you not to clearly understand this. Is the pursuit of success or significance driving your quest in 2011?

Blog 386

Blog Succession Influence Brand 386

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.

Training 150

Training Skills Development Mentor 150

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. A constant stream of “no’s&# is not a positive sign, it’s a warning sign that needs to be heeded. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative. But are they?

Blog 322

Blog Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up Brand 322

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.

Execution 183

Execution Succession Workshop Blog 183

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

My wife has always told me that “you can’t go wrong by going right,” and as usual I find her advice to be spot on…Never compromise you value system, your character, or your integrity. Thanks for stopping by Steve… Rob Mike- Systems thinking can be of high value to leaders. I'll be sure and check it out. I Think Not.

Blog 386

Blog Analysis CEO Brand 386

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!

Workshop 186

Workshop Learning-by-Doing Blog Video 186

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 26, 2019

Many people lack sufficient, positive human connection (or social connection) and may be unaware of the ramifications. Its presence appears to improve the cardiovascular, endocrine and immune systems’ performance. In measured amounts, stress serves to ready the nervous system for the task at hand. Cultures of Connection.

System 297

System Mayo Organization Stress 297

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.

Workshop 178

Workshop Mentor Blog Video 178

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.

Workshop 180

Workshop Blog Video Learning-by-Doing 180

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!

Workshop 177

Workshop Leadership Development Blog Video 177

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.

Workshop 194

Workshop Influence Leadership Development Blog 194

Coaching Tip

JANUARY 26, 2013

According to a regulatory filing for 2011 in the State of Delaware, where Mars is incorporated, there are six members, all grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Frank Mars. For example, a typical Mars plant manager influences associates by his or her ability to pace development of operational systems and innovative approaches.

Forrester 130

Forrester Brand Cooper Executive Coaching 130

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?

Learning-by-Doing 207

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

Leadership Mentor Workshop Blog 180