Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If I asked you to make a list of adjectives to describe great leaders, you would come up with a list with little trouble. But I highly doubt you would put “boring” on that list. In fact, you might have words on your list that are antonyms (or nearly so) to the word boring. Not […]. The post Why the Best Leaders Can Be Boring appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

The holiday season isn’t typically synonymous with productivity; but they can be if you know what to do. Last year I proposed five ideas. They were ideas I’ve applied with great success. This year I want to revisit those five, and add two more things (even though the title only promises five, I’m giving seven. […]. The post 5 Tips for Maintaining Your Productivity This Holiday Season appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Pretty much everyone I’ve ever asked about this would say they would like to be smarter. And that goal of being smarter, stated or not, is common regardless how confident people are, their level of self-esteem, and even their actual or perceived level of “smartness.” It starts when we are very young – we want […]. The post How to Be Smarter Every Day appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 4, 2016

Last week I went to my second Puscifer concert. (I went to my first one about four years ago – there is a bit of backstory here). Maybe you have never heard of this band, and it may not be your style of music. None of that really matters in relationship to the lessons from […]. The post What I Learned About Perspective at a Puscifer Concert appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Happy Halloween! What I have for you here is all treats, no tricks. At this time of year in the past I have sometimes been inspired by the season to connect Halloween and leadership. Today, I’m pointing you to those articles, with a bit of commentary. If you want to get to […]. The post Halloween Resources for Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

On any given day in corporate meeting rooms and hotel spaces around the world, training is taking place. And unfortunately, a large percentage of that training won’t get the results that were hoped for when the dollars were spent and the time was placed on people’s calendars. Your experience likely confirms this point. Regardless of […]. The post Seven Reasons Why Training Doesn’t Produce the Desired Results (and What You Can Do About It) appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership &#

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 2, 2016

By Robert Cialdini Social Psychologist, Robert Cialdini, wrote a book called Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion that is a classic and has sold over 3 million copies. If you haven’t read it, put it on your list. He has revised that book several times and written other books since. While I enjoyed them, none lived […]. The post Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Leadership training focuses on a variety of skills; communication, influencing change, coaching, building teams, stimulating collaboration and innovation, attaining goals and much more. Building these skills is important; which is one reason why so much time and money is invested in these efforts. We have been proudly helping leaders and organizations build these skills for […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 11, 2016

You might call it something different; but whatever you call it, you know what it is: Performance Management Performance Reviews Performance Assessments Performance Evaluations Performance Appraisals These are ubiquitous in organizational life; so much so that they are typically greeted with apathy, cynicism or even distain. In fact, few things in organizational life are more […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

You have one person in your life – whether at work or home – that you would like or need to communicate with better, and yet, it is hard. You feel like you have tried everything and yet connection and better communications seems elusive. It’s like having a key ring full of keys, and you’ve tried […]. The post How to Connect and Communicate with Anyone.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Few skills in the workplace cause more angst and stress than giving a presentation. The stakes may be high and your experience might not be all that stellar. Not only that, but many people fear speaking in public as much (or more) than dying. So when you can provide a proven learning experience with a […]. The post Overcoming the 9 Mammoth Mistakes of Public Speaking and Presentations appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Getting the right people on the team is one of the leader’s most important roles. It doesn’t belong to HR, and it isn’t something to (completely) delegate. The biggest contributor to your competitive advantage, productivity and success is your people – when you have the right ones. Put together the wrong pieces and the puzzle […]. The post Taking Hiring to a Higher Level appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 16, 2016

By The Arbinger Institute Mindset. It is the factor too often overlooked, or given just a nod of agreement, when thinking about creating change for ourselves, others or organizations. This book highlights the importance of mindset in and of itself. If you read the opening chapters and don’t have a new or renewed understanding of […]. The post The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

I don’t know many who haven’t gone to work one day pledging to be more productive than they were yesterday. And yet somehow, it often ends up the same – the day rolls around and the task list is still overflowing and unfinished. Why are we so unproductive? Well, there are many answers to that […]. The post How to Avoid Distractions appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The answer to the question I’ve just posed may seem easy or obvious to you. Even if that is true, read on. This article, and this question is for you. If you are reading this as a leader, the two obvious answers to the “who’s on your team?” question are: The team you lead. The […]. The post Who’s on Your Team? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Influence is absolutely essential in leadership. In fact, some might argue that there can be no leadership without influence. Because after all leading is guiding others in a direction, course, action, option… In other words…INFLUENCE. So in my video today, I’m giving you 6 quick tips that you can do in just five minutes to […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

What does it mean to be fascinating? And how can it benefit your relationships and your role as a leader? In today’s episode, I explore what it means to be fascinating, with branding expert and researcher, and bestselling author, Sally Hogshead. Creator of the Fascination Personality assessment, the world’s first personality assessment that measures how […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2016

A few month’s ago, I published a video about the importance of using people’s names. So in today’s video, I’m following that up with strategies and ideas to help you better remember people’s names. Tweet it out: Remembering someone’s name is one of the fastest ways to improve relationships and communication. via @KevinEikenberry From This […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In today’s busy world, we need to capitalize on and take advantage of every minute that we have in our day. And when you find yourself with an extra five minutes – whether that’s because a meeting ended early, or the client you called wasn’t in the office – here are a few things that […]. The post Remarkable TV: What You Can Learn in Five Minutes appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Imagine, a coworker, neighbor or even a stranger walking up to you and handing you a card. They might say something like, “I just wanted to share this with you,” or “I think you need to hear this today,” or they might say nothing, and just hand you the card. Then imagine looking at the […]. The post The You Matter Marathon appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

There are a multitude of reasons that every leader needs a coach and today I’m giving you four very important ones. Tweet it out: To find the right coach, start by understanding what help you need. via @KevinEikenberry. The post Remarkable TV: 4 Reasons You Need a Coach appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 12, 2016

If you are a college basketball fan like I am, when you hear the words “Final Four”, you smile. I hope that, after reading and applying what I am sharing here, a satisfying smile will come to your face when you hear those words – whether you care about basketball or not. Here are four […]. The post What are Your Final Four? Setting Real Priorities for the New Year appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

No one likes to make mistakes. But they’re inevitable in life. And as leaders, it’s our responsibility to help our team members get beyond the embarrassment, disappointment and concern that happens when they make them. Here are four tips to help smooth the pain of mistakes and help to move beyond them. Tweet it out: […]. The post Remarkable TV: Helping People Get Past Mistakes appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I believe that we can find lessons ALL AROUND us if we are open and look for them. And today’s video is the perfect example. Watch the video below and find out what you can learn as a leader from the story of my lost wallet. Tweet it out: When adversity strikes, get create and […]. The post Remarkable TV: What I Learned From Losing My Wallet appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

It started as a challenge from a team member but it’s actually quite a valuable Remarkable TV episode. I think the title of this video is introduction enough so let’s get started… Tweet it out: Which breakfast cereal is most like you as a leader? via @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more and subscribe to […]. The post How Leaders are Like Breakfast Cereal appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Effective leaders not only create action, they also sustain it. And in order to create action, leaders need to build momentum. In today’s video, I’m giving four simple ideas that you can use to build the momentum in your team and in your organization. Tweet it out: Remember the power of momentum – as we […]. The post The Power of Momentum appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Control and influence are VERY closely related, but they certainly aren’t the same thing. And as a leader, it’s very important to understand this difference and this relationship. In the video below, I’ll help explain the difference, give you specific examples of what you can control as well as tips for increasing your influence. Tweet […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

There are two key words in the title above – one, or the combination of them, is why you are reading. So before I get to the tips, let’s look at those two words. Unusual. A lot (I mean a l o t) has been written about productivity. So how will I define unusual? I […]. The post Five Unusual Productivity Tips appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Believe it or not, you really can be a better coach in just five minutes. Check out the video below to use your next five minutes more effectively and more successfully. Tweet it out: Great coaching can start with a question. via @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more about the Remarkable Coaching workshop here. The post Remarkable TV: How You Can Coach in Five Minutes appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In today’s episode, I explore the traits that make up exceptional leaders, with best-selling author and founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, Steve Farber. We also examine “love” in terms of creating a work environment where your clients love your products AND your employees love to do their job successfully! Listen Now In this episode, […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

You may know that I write about leadership, teach leadership skills and coach leaders. But you might not know how much time I spend thinking about and working with Clients on the broader needs for leadership development in organizations. Because of that experience and thinking, I was asked by The Association for Talent Development (ATD) […]. The post Building a Real Leadership Pipeline appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 21, 2016

In my work coaching leaders and members of my team, I am often reminded of the tremendous role that habits play in our lives and work. Of course that impact can be for positive or not – the purpose of this article is to help you use habits more effectively to create the results you […]. The post Change and The Power of Habits appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

FREE RESOURCES! Music to our ears, right? Yes and no. While the internet offers us an unbelievable amount of leadership resources for free and at any given time, sometimes the sheer volume can be overwhelming. Where do we start? How can we consume it all? In today’s video, I’m giving you four tips for getting […]. The post Using Free Internet Resources Effectively appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Sometimes I am asked questions in an email, in a workshop or after a keynote that cause me to pause and think before answering. Sometimes it is because I don’t really understand the question or context, and while that is partially the case this time, sometimes it is because the answer is significantly complex. Both […]. The post How to Lead When the Culture Shifts appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Today’s question is about dealing with employees who are disengaged, disenchanted or simply “mailing it in” And I’ve got four techniques to help move these team members from “mailing it in” to “all in”! Tweet it out: If you want your team to be “all in” let them know what that looks like to you. […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 11, 2016

At my farm in Michigan stands a barn that, according to a barn expert I recently spoke with, is well over 100 years old. There are older structures than this, of course. But this barn has served its multiple purposes well over years, and stands ready today for its next stage of life. Clearly, this […]. The post Built to Last: Five Leadership Principles Required for Long Term Success appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

If you are a leader with a team of people, you know communication is hard. If your team is dispersed, virtual or remote from you or each other, the challenges are even greater. I know this, in part, because I led a team that, most of the time, work remotely from each other. This new […]. The post Effective Remote Communication appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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