October, 2012

Kevin Eikenberry

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Is it OK for Leaders to Be Scared?

Kevin Eikenberry

At this time of the year being scared or scary is kinda cool – after all it is Halloween! But this is a short season and leaders lead all year long, so the question asked by the title of this piece is a good one – “is it ok for leaders to be scared?” Most [.].

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The Confidence/Competence Loop

Kevin Eikenberry

There are several basic areas of study that, as we study them, we can become more effective coaches and leaders. This long list includes both human behavior and learning. The psychological concept I want to talk about today comes from the intersection of these two fields of study. Don’t worry; I’m not going to go [.].

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Six Keys to Better Impromptu Speaking

Kevin Eikenberry

Have you ever found yourself in a situation like these? You are sitting in the meeting, when your boss’ boss asks you – “what do you think?” Or you are asked to stand and share your thoughts on a topic you haven’t considered before or weren’t prepared to discuss. If you have, you’d likely agree [.].

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Seven Keys to More Effectively Leading Teams

Kevin Eikenberry

Maybe you find yourself in a new team environment and leading a team for the first time, or maybe you have been working with and leading teams forever. Either way, the keys in this article – whether as new information or a fresh reminder – can make a world of difference in morale, productivity, and [.].

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The Power of Reflection

Kevin Eikenberry

If I could give you a tool or resource that would change your life in positive ways, change your results, create more happiness in your life, and help you get better at anything you desired. And if I could promise you that this tool would cost you nothing, require only yourself, and [.].

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Seven Steps to Setting Clear Expectations

Kevin Eikenberry

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the importance of expectations in the workplace and the four basic areas where expectations are required. As I was writing it, I knew people might want the logical next step. once we realize the ultimate importance of expectations, and the areas in which [.].

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The Most Misused Tool in Meetings

Kevin Eikenberry

There are plenty of things that can go wrong with meetings, and the litany of complaints about them is long. In my 30 years of attending, observing, and facilitating meetings, one of the biggest challenges I’ve seen is groups staying on topic. The problem is a natural one – if you put a group of [.].

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