Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Today is the last of the “triple days” (i.e. 12/12/12) we will see for about ten years (2/2/22 is next I think). Hard to realize that when one has happened every year for the past number of years… and we are now entering the Christmas season as well. Putting those things together, and borrowing the [.].

Leadership 208

Leadership Development 208

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 10, 2012

I often do the following exercise with groups (you can try it after you read it, but I’m not sure it will translate perfectly in writing). “Close your eyes and clear your mind. I’m going to say a word. I want you to think about the word briefly then open your eyes. The word is [.].

Power 201

Power How To Influence Leadership 201

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Yesterday, I promised I would provide you with the 12 (Leadership) Days of Christmas. (If you haven’t read the starting point, take a minute to read that short opening). This is the first day – or from the song’s perspective, the 12th day (sorry, no drummer’s will be drumming). Your task today is to ask [.

Leadership 189

Leadership 189

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 9, 2012

By Chris Brogan and Julien Smith A couple of years ago these two authors wrote a book called Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust. It became a best seller and moved the already very popular authors to the stratosphere in social media circles. I knew Chris before that [.].

Reputation 187

Reputation Media Influence Books 187

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 14, 2012

On 12/12/12, I outlined a process for a Leadership 12 Days of Christmas process, where each day I would give you a small task that, when completed, would bring gifts to both you and your team. While I don’t know the value of 11 pipers piping, I believe the value of the gift you will [.].

Process 185

Process Team Leadership Influence 185

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Sometime today, you will use a product that emanates from Spencer Silver’s invention, but you have never heard of him. The invention may be useful, but the point Silver makes in the quotation below is even more important if you are leading, creating, and, in general, trying to make a difference in the world (which [.].

Productivity 182

Productivity Products Creativity Leadership 182