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 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

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

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

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

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

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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Workshop Influence Leadership Development Blog 194

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

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

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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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.

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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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Workshop Leadership Development Blog Video 177

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.

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Leadership Mentor Workshop Blog 180

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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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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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

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Morale and attitude, whether positive or negative, affects everyone’s job performance regardless of their job or department. These vague descriptions won’t do if you are serious about creating a working environment that is supportive, positive and helps people succeed. At this point you may be thinking.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 31, 2011

The temptation is to think “I’m in this exalted position because I am better, smarter, quicker than anyone else, and I don’t need anyone’s advice.&# Reply Kevin Eikenberry February 2, 2011 at 10:34 am Thanks Kirk, as you have probably heard, and likely repeated, “common sense isn’t always common practice&#.

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