Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

He consultants, teaches, coaches, writes and speaks about leadership, gratitude, stewardship and the social/organizational dynamics of organizations. For me this is a baseline from which all organizations need to begin. Whether rightly or wrongly, the perception that the organization has reached a Transition Point begins to take hold.

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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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 19, 2011

by Kevin Eikenberry on January 19, 2011 in Books , Intention , Leadership , Learning Everyone collects something – and most of collect a lot of things. It is about those other things that we hold on to that don’t serve us, our teams, and our organizations. What do I need to let go of? Many thanks for the same.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Whether those are true statements for you personally, for your team/organization or both, congratulations! “On February 15, 2011 I weigh xxx pounds&# ). You’re excited about them and the prospects of achieving them. They’re both necessary and important steps. And, they aren’t enough. Apply the as-if principle.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 9, 2010

There is still time to vote for Steve or our other great nominees for the Best Leadership Blog of 2011. He’s also a multiple year nominee for Best Leadership Blog. Are you showing by your example that you are a continually learning leader? Do it now !

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Consider it a great personal development opportunity and an economical way to provide leadership training in your organization (or to supplement the leadership development activities you already have in place). This is an opportunity to learn from top experts at no cost. Over recent years Adults learn from a variety of sources.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The book is organized about personal, team and organizational presence and will help you see the importance of what leaders bring in each of these contexts. If you are, or aspire to be, an executive in any organization large or small you need to read this book. The same can be said for this book.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Jeb is an accomplished salesman and sales executive; plus an expert coach and consultant to sales organizations. Jeb Blount has written a concise, easy to read book that on the surface is written for sales people. So it makes sense from both a personal and professional perspective that he would write a book for salespeople.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 23, 2010

But, more than that, this small and short book talks about how to get that vision held, remembered and used in any organization. As a leader you must be able to see a vision and define it. The problem, as Andy defines so well, is that vision, while important, is fleeting.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Sitting in a meeting yesterday as a consultant to an organization I saw this happening, and have been thinking about the implications to us as leaders. In this meeting the leader asks team members to share challenges that are occurring in the organization. First, the situation. Members share valid concerns and issues are discussed.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Every organization needs some guide lines, but they also need to be evaluated from time to time for their real value to the organization. Wow, I wonder how many other book packages I’ve sent from the post office, by the postal clerk have also been opened prior to delivery? Your point on policy and procedures are well taken.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

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. It provides a framework and action steps for you to use what you are learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 10, 2010

About two years ago, the organization I loved and clung to died to me. Saying no initiated a process that radically changed my life and the organization I love. Or if you prefer, saying no and letting go. I crossed a line by saying, it’s better to lose it all than continue along the current path.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It will help you help employees achieve their goals and the organization’s mission. Leaders just like you will get the answers to these questions, and many more, at this workshop. But there will be much more. It will inspire and help you see how valuable coaching is.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Walls are Talking – Making Meetings Work by Kevin Eikenberry on January 10, 2011 in Guest Posts , Leadership , Learning Hi. It seems like they could help any leader or organization be more successful. years anyway.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The lesson today is something what we, as organization and community leaders, should not do. Communicate about the future you see for your team, organization or community. This post isn’t about politics, and while I have often written about what we can learn from politicians as leaders, the lesson today is different.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

His passions are leadership, marketing, personal development and the way people and organizations use processes and technology to improve results. Wally is a writer, speaker, and consultant who specializes in learning and sharing how leadership and strategy combine to create successful companies.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? Every day too – not just on our best days, or the days we feel good, or the days we had a good breakfast, or right after we went to a great training workshop. How does your walk prove it?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 7, 2011

&# Or, stated in a more accurate way, based on what is actually within your control and influence: “How can I influence others to do more or to do the things that are most important to me (or the team or the organization)?&# Hopefully this accurately re-describes what you or anyone really means when asking the question.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 5, 2010

This isn’t the approach that most leaders and most organizations take, but when you consider that innovation – whether for new product development, process improvements, a new marketing campaign or whatever – is always a bit of a gamble, this portfolio approach makes sense.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Our organizations, our teams and our personal results are a reflection of who we are and the actions we are taking each day. We check to see if we have lettuce from lunch still on our teeth. We look in the mirror often, to check on our physical appearance. Yet all of these times we look, we may not be seeing what is most important at all.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He has designed and delivered leadership and communication programs for some of the world’s largest organizations and has more than 30 years of contributing to speaking, professional development, and high-level executive coaching. He is also the two-time past winner of the Best of Leadership Blogs.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Our organizations need courageous leaders. Maybe you don’t like being thought of as a wimp either. Don’t lose sight of Dan’s important point because you’d choose different words to make it. Followers want courageous leaders. Is it possible to go someplace no one has been before without some amount of courage?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Do work through self organizing teams. I had the fortune of reading an uncorrected proof of the book, so while there may be minor differences from what you read, I’m thrilled to have had the chance to read and learn from it sooner. Denning’s seven principles for Radical Management are: Focus work on delighting the client.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Clearly people on your team and in your organizations are not the enemy, but keeping your ears open and being aware of what gossip and ideas are floating around is like gaining valuable intelligence about the pulse and concerns within the organization. Knowing that, why wouldn’t you want to be tapped in?

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The rest of this article helps you identify specific ways you can show your gratitude for your team and organization. As a leader you can help others create those results through your example. Showing gratitude is a powerful thing; however, you can’t show it or spread it if you aren’t grateful.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Are they clear to those on your team and in your organization? They are at the center of the development of a great leader, of great organizations, and great nations. Yes, the mission, vision and values of your organization may (or may not) exist. Are your vision, mission and values clear to you? I’m talking to you.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I’m not going to talk specifically about the Customer service skills portion of her question (that’s another article entirely); however, it is important in understanding the value of morale to any organization’s Customer service ability. Make it a long term goal. Morale won’t be fixed by inoculation or an annual event.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 27, 2010

Yet far too many people, teams, and organizations are busy and working hard, but never finding their goals. The goal of each is to find Waldo amongst many other people. To Tim’s point if you don’t know what Waldo looks like it, it is going to be impossible to find him.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2010

When to celebrate will really be dependent on the demographics of your group, their habits and the culture of your organization. Creating the celebration onsite may balance people’s need to “keep working” with the need you see for celebration. Think about when.

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