Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 3, 2013

'One of the sites I read regularly is Business Insider. Recently they posted an image showing how often the average person looks at their cell phone each day. You can see that image here. Their post was about an entirely different topic than you are about to read about – and with all due respect, [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 17, 2013

'Last week I wrote about your role in the overall attitude of your organization; today I am leading a teleseminar on dealing with toxic attitudes as a leader (here is the link – and if the event is passed you can order the recording); and now I want to give you specific actions you could [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 22, 2013

'There is no perfect leader; leaders truly come in all shapes and sizes. Doctors know the same about their patients, yet they still study anatomy – to understand the basic workings of body parts, their roles and how they function together. While the bodies are different, the anatomy is the same. Similarly, though the style, [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 16, 2013

'John Wayne was one of the biggest film stars ever. And his legacy has been hindering leaders for a long time. Unwittingly, in many of his movies, John Wayne “proves” that you can succeed alone. All you need is the biggest will, the most stamina, and the fastest gun. John Wayne taught (well, perhaps reinforced) […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 30, 2013

'Achievers at the highest level have several things in common. Today, I want to talk about one of those traits, one that, when practiced as a leader, has a multiplier effect. Let me start with some examples. Stephen King has written 49 books – all of them bestsellers. Here is part of his secret to […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2013

'Meaning. it is something we all desire in life. And today’s quotation from business author Jim Collins points in a direction I agree with and that has big implications for us as individuals and as leaders. Questions to Ponder - Do I agree with this quotation? - What is most meaningful about […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 17, 2013

'I taught myself how to juggle when I was in college. I don’t remember why I did, but I am glad I did. I can juggle different types of balls, cups, small boxes, eggs and combinations of those. And no, I haven’t juggled fire sticks or chainsaws (which people always seem to ask. What do [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Last Saturday, I attended the Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry. This is an annual event that brings together over 1500 people who are friends of Agriculture and many, alumni of Purdue University’s College of Agriculture. As former President of the organization, I look forward to this event each year. At this year’s event, I thought [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

'Two of the most noted races in the track and field world are the 100 meter dash and the marathon. They are on opposite ends of the length spectrum – a sprint of 100 meters and a long trek of 42,195 meters (26 miles, 385 yards). Many times leaders work and act with an incredible […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 23, 2013

'We spend the early parts of our lives adding to our vocabulary. Teachers and parents want us to learn new words. And research shows that vocabulary is a good predictor of success. And yet I am asking you to take four words from your vocabulary? Yes I am. To be clear, it isn’t like you […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 12, 2013

'I grew up on a farm and was hard on jeans as a kid. Just ask my mom, a talented seamstress who spent more hours than you can imagine mending torn jeans. Today, jeans come with holes – and you pay extra for them. In my youth, you earned those holes, and didn’t ever want [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 15, 2013

'I am often reminded of the power of habits in my personal life, and today I wanted to explore that with you and make some important connections to our role as a leader, why it can be difficult, and how to improve our success. Two Kinds of Habits While all habits are automatic responses, they [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 21, 2013

'I wish I had a dime for every time I have experienced this story. I’ve just finished giving a workshop or a keynote, and someone walks up to me with a question. It is seldom a question asked in front of the group, but rather separately on the side, alone. “I’ve got […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 28, 2013

'Fifty years ago today, a speech of less than 11 minutes in length demanded the world stop and listen; and we are still listening today. On August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. This speech has been studied, watched, commented on, and […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 24, 2013

'Unless you have been in the woods or you live under a rock, you know that Britain’s Royal Baby has been born. He is third in line for the British throne and, as of this writing, has no name. Because of this, and as some headlines have read, you may think that a leader was [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

'If you will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week, there will be a moment when you look around the room, or look around the table, and the list of things you are thankful will be obvious and apparent. The food, the family and friends around you, and perhaps the football on the TV may all make […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 15, 2013

You’ve been busy, you’ve been stressed, and you’ve felt pressure. Maybe even today. Today’s quotation tells you what to do when you are next in that situation. I totally love and agree with this quotation from Dr. Joyce Brothers. So let’s get on with some Questions and Action Steps Questions to Ponder - How often [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 26, 2013

'Last week I wrote about why your perspective as a leader is so powerful. If you missed it, it is a great prelude to this article. Today I give you practical ways to get more and new perspectives into your experience and thought process. Note: None of these are difficult in and of themselves, but [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 3, 2013

'One of my favorite movies is The Sound of Music, and one of the best songs in the movie (in my opinion) is “Climb Every Mountain” Today’s quotation isn’t from or about the movie, but the first time I read it, I started humming the song in my head (if you don’t know the song, [.]. Achievement Leadership Learning Personal Development Quotations Success Harold B.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 20, 2013

Everyone I’ve ever discussed the concept of trust with has a wide range of emotions related to it. While everyone wants more trust in their relationships, and believes that in an environment of higher trust they will be more productive, less stressed, and generally enjoy their life and work more, we are often stymied, wondering [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 28, 2013

Chances are, in a few days you will be watching the Super Bowl. Whether at a party, or home alone, whether you are a true fan, or are watching for the commercials (or as an excuse to eat), the Super Bowl offers you a leadership learning opportunity, if you know what to do. Just like [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 18, 2013

You were ahead of some people when you woke up this morning, because some people didn’t. That old quasi-joke is certainly true. You are alive today – and there is no question about that. The question is. how will you use this day? Dale Carnegie gives us some suggestions in the quotation [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 26, 2013

'Mistakes – we all make them, but we don’t always handle them so well. Today’s quotation struck me as a valuable way to think about them (and suggests an approach to them). I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Questions to Ponder - How readily do I admit mistakes? - When is [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2013

'The world lost a great statesman, visionary, leader, and human being yesterday. The work and legacy of Nelson Mandela will be in full view of the world for the rest of history. It is only fitting that I share a quotation from this great man today, about two topics near to my heart, and I’m […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 4, 2013

Less than two weeks ago, actor Charles Durning passed away. In the days that followed, I read this quotation from him. It speaks to acting, his chosen profession, but when I read it, I immediately thought about the application for us as leaders. Stay with me and read on. “What is acting?” ”Acting is listening. If [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 26, 2013

'Last week, I gave you a metaphor to consider – the idea that we romance Clients or Customers to get them (like a first few dates), but after they are Clients, we tend to focus less attention on them (like 10 years after the wedding). If you want to avoid this tendency, both personally and [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 31, 2013

'Ask my team and they will tell you I am full of (too many?) new ideas, and ask me and I will tell you that we don’t always innovate as much as I would like. Thinking about this paradox on a flight yesterday led me to look squarely at me. After all, if we aren’t [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 29, 2013

'Every leader at every level in every organization needs to think about Customer Service. Whether you lead a team that is talking to paying Customers every day, supporting those that do, or just interacting with internal Customers, the need for Customer Service skills –and a Customer orientation is critical. When this subject comes up when [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 27, 2013

'In my last Powerquotes-style blog post of the year, I am looking forward. Many of the challenges we all face in the coming year are challenges in part because of our fears. With that in mind, I felt today’s quotation was important for all of us – and I’m at the front of the line. […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 28, 2013

'It is hard to deny the connection between leadership and power. Depending on your experience and perspective, one or more likely came to mind when you read those two words together. Leaders have and can create power, and they can do it in a variety of ways. And yet power and leadership are strange bedfellows […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

'There are lots of things people become addicted to. I believe one of the most prevalent isn’t ever mentioned in the same breath with the addictions you thought of as you were reading the first sentence. Under-recognized, unspoken and without a support group, perhaps the biggest addiction that business people have is distractions. For example, […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 10, 2013

By Maxwell Maltz Make any list of the classics, and by definition the list will include older books. Yet ask most people what they plan to read and they talk about the new releases, the stuff others are talking about currently. This book is a classic, and it belongs on your reading list – whether [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 14, 2013

'This is the third Wednesday in a row I’ve written about innovation. Why? Because it is important to us, personally and professionally. Today’s title might have you scratching your head, which is fine with me. Read on. . Ask most people what they think about when they consider creativity and innovation, and most likely [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 17, 2013

'Today’s quotation is short and to the point. It is completely true and too often forgotten in practice. “One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears – by listening to them.” - Dean Rusk, U.S. Secretary of State Questions to Ponder - What is my first inclination when persuading someone – to [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 3, 2013

Watch the Final Four this weekend and I can guarantee two things: You’ll see lots of camera shots of celebrities and parents of players, and the word momentum will be spoken by the announcers at least once. You can watch any sporting event and hear that word – momentum – used almost with reverence. It [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 18, 2013

'Monday afternoon a nation’s collective consciousness focused on one of the grand cities of our country. During a day of celebration, horror happened. This short piece isn’t meant to make light of or lessen the pain and problems caused by Monday’s events, but it does give us a glimpse into human behavior that we as [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 19, 2013

'I’ve been thinking recently about the importance of perspective to our role as a leader. And when I recently saw the work of Gus Petro, who put a new perspective on New York City and the Grand Canyon, it prompted me to write this article. The project is called merge (and the website can be [.].

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