Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 7, 2014

'Work and fun. Maybe you haven’t ever thought about those two words in the same sentence. There are certainly people who don’t equate those two ideas together, or while they wish it could be true to have fun at work, they’ve never really experienced it. My premise is that work can be fun, at least […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 15, 2014

'On December 15, 1966 Walt Disney died. His legacy and vision have lived on and expanded in amazing ways in the 48 years since his death. Walt has long been one of my business heroes – after all, look at what he created, and all done with the fabulous outcome of helping people smile, laugh […]. The post What Leaders Can Learn From Walt Disney appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 27, 2014

'You may be thinking “I don’t lead leaders; I don’t need to read this.” Even if you don’t (yet), there are three important reasons why you need to keep reading: Some day you might lead leaders – and thinking about these ideas now is worth the minimal effort required. You may want to share it […]. The post Five Things That Matter More When Leading Other Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 7, 2014

'Work and fun. Maybe you haven’t ever thought about those two words in the same sentence. There are certainly people who don’t equate those two ideas together, or while they wish it could be true to have fun at work, they’ve never really experienced it. My premise is that work can be fun, at least […]. The post Why Leaders Must Consider Fun as Part of Their Job appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 29, 2014

'The image here shows many of the things that might be on your mind and on your calendar for New Year’s Eve; and while there is nothing wrong with any of those things, I going to share a short exercise with you that will be fun, informative and might be the most valuable 90 minutes […]. The post A 90 Minute Activity for New Year’s Eve appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 20, 2014

'There are all sorts of boundaries in our lives. Boundaries define the playing field for most sports. Fences provide boundaries for homes and farms. Walls keep people in, or out. These are obvious and clear boundaries. There are others that while we know they exist, there isn’t a physical line of demarcation. The boundaries in […]. The post Six Reasons Why Boundaries Help Everyone Be More Successful appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Succession Sports Skills Development 223

Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'Just this morning, in a coaching conversation, I asked a question that, as stated by the other person, was exactly what would help them past their obstacle. I’m gratified that I could help. The same question, without trust between the other person and me, might have fallen flat. The intention and purpose of our questions, […]. The post Seven Great Questions to Ask Others appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Skills Development Leadership 223

Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 21, 2014

'Questions are one of the most powerful tools we have as leaders. They can help us engage others, gather information, set the stage for coaching and feedback, and allow us the opportunity to listen rather than talk. The power of questions is undeniable. I am a big fan of collecting questions, and in a workshop […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

'It is a fundamental quandary in any organization. Someday, the current leaders won’t be there and someone else will need to fill their shoes. It might not be soon, or it might be very urgent due to demographics, turnover or organizational growth. Whatever the reason, the question needs to be posed and answered – who […]. The post What to Look For In Future Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

'We all have limits – the boundaries beyond which we just don’t go. After all, it wouldn’t be safe. It wouldn’t be prudent. It wouldn’t be easy. We set limits for safety purposes, for logical purposes and sometimes as excuses. Limits are a part of life. But as leaders, we must be in the business […].

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Influence Development Leadership 218

Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 11, 2014

'Recently I wrote about why as leaders and coaches we mess up when we focus all (or far too much) of our coaching time on lower performers. In that piece, I made the argument for spending at least 50% of your energy, focus and time on coaching and further developing your top or best performers. […]. The post Seven Ways to Support and Grow Your Top Performers appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

'I spent most of last week coaching leaders on their skills, abilities and results through the use of 360 assessments. While the experience, scope and overall skill of these leaders varied widely, one of the lessons I received from this process was a reminder of and deepening appreciation for the power of encouragement. By the […]. The post Five Powers of Encouragement appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 21, 2014

'My hope is that this headline makes you wonder. Perhaps you are guessing what the skill is. Perhaps you are thinking I am pretty presumptuous to suggest I know the most important skill you need, after all, I don’t know you, your experience or what you do for a living. This skill is so ubiquitous […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

'The role that firefighters play in our society is secure. The way that we honor their service is appropriate. I have close friends who are and have been firefighters, and so I personally hold them in high regard. Great firefighters are leaders of their teams in situations far beyond what most of us could imagine. […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 21, 2014

'Last week, I wrote about the importance of seeing opportunity in your team and what you can do to help your team see opportunities as well. I ended by telling you that the way to create that opportunity view was by creating a definiteness of purpose across all members of your team. Then I promised […]. The post Creating Real Team Alignment appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 20, 2014

'As a leader, all day long you are wearing a hat. Not the kind that people might laugh at or that might smoosh your hair, but a hat nonetheless. For the next few minutes I want you to think of the various roles you play as a leader and different hats that you wear. While […].

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Leadership 208

Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 16, 2014

'Persuasion. I’ve written about it recently, and yesterday I posted a Remarkable TV episode on the same topic. When I start teleseminars (like the ones at RemarkableLearning.com), I often start with quotations from others to give greater perspective. Today, I’ve decided to do what I sometimes do at the start of our teleseminars, by sharing some […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 23, 2014

'Trust. Your ability to lead is severely hampered without it, and the more of it you have, the easier leadership becomes. Plus, with greater trust comes greater speed of implementation, clearer communication and much more. It is certainly something that leaders must spend time creating and working intently to maintain. There are many things that […].

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Leadership 207

Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 2, 2014

'It is three simple lines and the words I most connect to Maya Angelou. After I heard of her passing, they are the words I thought of. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” - Maya Angelou The advice is powerful and […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 30, 2014

'You (or your organization) has paid the bill. Your travel arrangements are made. You are off to a professional conference. It is a big investment in time and money, likely both for you and your organization. And the days you spend there will likely be very different from your normal work day, so can’t run […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 14, 2014

'One of earliest tools I learned how to use growing up on a farm was a tape measure. There are several reasons for that – it is often used, using it won’t hurt you (think hammer, saw, or torch!), and my Dad carried a small one in his pocket. And as a boy, emulating Dad […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 29, 2014

'You’re the leader, which means you’re the “boss” And while you want and need some authority, you don’t want to be bossy. So how exactly do you get people to do what they need to? People want to be led by people they know, like, and trust. @KevinEikenberry (Click to Tweet It) Check out our […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 25, 2014

'When you think about performance reviews, what do you think? Chances are, your first thoughts aren’t positive, and the day of your performance review isn’t a day you circle with positive anticipation. The fact is that. Most performance reviews. aren’t very effective. Most performance reviews . are stressful. […]. The post How to Make Every Performance Review More Effective appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 4, 2014

'I have the good fortune of working with lots of leaders, and often have the chance to talk with, teach or consult with them on a variety of issues including their role as a coach. The vast majority of those I work with truly want to be more effective and make a difference for their […]. The post Where the Best Coaches Focus Their Efforts appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 30, 2014

'238 years ago this week, a group of men, a group of leaders, risked their lives and livelihoods to declare their (nonexistent) country’s independence from England. If you are from the United States, I wish you a Happy Independence Day! But actually I am wishing that all of you (regardless of the country that issued […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'More and more often I find that a centerpiece of leadership training we design for Clients has trust – understanding it and understanding how to build it – as an important component. In thinking about trust this week I was reminded of a great quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Our distrust is very expensive.” I love […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

'Unless this is the first thing you have read from me, you will know my answer. Mckay summarizes my feelings on this issue perfectly. I believe your answer to this core question is critical to the level of influence and success you will experience in life. Questions to Ponder - Am I an optimist or […].

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Influence Development Leadership Succession 204

Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

'What do coconuts and leadership have in common? A little more than you might think. Check out today’s Remarkable TV episode below to learn more. Hey leaders – how well do you really know your team members? Or are you “getting by” on basics and assumptions? @KevinEikenberry (Tweet It) You can learn more about the […]. The post Remarkable TV: Leadership Lessons from a Coconut appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 8, 2014

'Not everyone values history or the past in the same way. In the quotation books on my book shelves, for every quote that echoes “history is bunk” (from Henry Ford), I can find a “those who cannot learn from history are bound to repeat it” (from George Santayana). I don’t know if you liked U.S. […]. The post Seven Ways to Productively Learn From the Past appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 7, 2014

'If you have read very much of my writing, you’ve read that I believe that too much emphasis can be placed on goal setting. This isn’t because setting goals isn’t important, but because too many people exert effort to set goals, then relax as if the job is done. This is like going to the starting […]. The post Why Goals Aren’t Enough appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Goal Skills Development Leadership 202

Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 13, 2014

'By John Jantsch The words marketing and selling get tossed around a lot. People from either discipline often think of them separately. As a business owner (and actually long before that), I consider them joined at the hip – in fact, in my company, the line between them is pretty blurred. This book written by […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 31, 2014

'About a year ago, I was asked a question on my Facebook Fan Page (if you don’t follow me there, please do). I thought giving you an answer here might be helpful, because I’ve been asked a similar question many times in workshops over the years, including again recently. Here is the basic version of the question. How can […].

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Creativity Workshop Innovation Leadership 202

Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 17, 2014

'A few weeks ago I recommended a movie not because I am a movie critic, but because it could be used to learn and reflect from in our role as a leader. (Check out that recommendation for 12 Angry Men here.) This week, in light of the recent death of Robin Williams, I have decided […]. The post Learning From the Movies: Dead Poets Society appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Consensus Skills Development Team 201

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 26, 2014

'It is an important question. What will you learn? Once you determine that, you then need to determine how you will learn those skills. If your how includes a workshop experience, you are in the right place. Because we have released our public workshop schedule for the first half of 2015! If your “what” includes […]. The post What (and Where) Will You Learn in 2015?

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Workshop Skills Development Leadership 201

Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 28, 2014

'In 1919, Leslie Irvin became the first person to jump out of an airplane with a parachute. Think about that leap – once you jump, you are completely committed. You can’t turn back, you are heading downward towards your target. Today I want to encourage you to take some leadership leaps – and while you […].

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Leadership Influence Commitment Development 201

Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 19, 2014

'It’s an age-old question: are leaders made or born? My answer is “yes” and here’s what I mean… We are born with talents that can help us, but we must learn the skills to be a highly effective leader. @KevinEikenberry (Tweet It) You can learn more about the Bud to Boss workshops here. If you […]. The post Remarkable TV: Are Leaders Born or Made?

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Workshop Skills Development Leadership 201

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 2, 2014

'The next time you are facing a conflict situation, remember this one powerful key to mitigate the damage and move towards resolution quickly! One Key to Overcoming Conflict To overcome conflict, listen to @Recovengineer and assume benign intent @KevinEikenberry (Tweet It) You can learn more about the Conflict Confidence Workshops here. If you have a […].

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