The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 29, 2010

This article is from the Connecting With People series. This post is totally tongue-in-cheek. Hopefully, you see that I advocate doing exactly the opposite of what I have written here.) Photo by David Friel. For periodic email updates, special offers, and other occasional gifts available only to email subscribers, complete this form.

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The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Destructive conflict conversations create polarization and division within an organization. Constructive conflict conversations focus on the future. Destructive conflict conversations focus on the past. Constructive conflict conversations bring people together to solve a problem. It is likely to turn out well. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Help create a better workplace with this article. Then place one tag on each person’s back without letting them see what their label says. Problem-solving — With a game like shrinking vessel, use tape or blankets to create a space on the floor and have the team (or smaller teams) stand in that space.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

It’s full of great insights, data, and suggestions for creating a recognition culture in your workplace. Related posts: Two Great Learning Opportunities for Aspiring Leaders Tags: book recommendations , employee performance , recognition Guy Harris describes himself as a recovering engineer. I should have finished it sooner.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 10, 2010

This article is from the Connecting With People series. Remember these suggestions the next time you interact with people who are fast-paced and task-oriented, and you will improve the odds that they listen to, understand, and take action on your message. Check this post, for more insights on how to guess at a person’s DISC style.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 3, 2018

As he was Googling, he came across some unsettling articles on how bosses look at candidates’ social media. If your friends tag you in a photo, untag yourself. However, you can create new material that will push these older items down the search engine results. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 10, 2010

This article is from the Connecting With People series. Use the links below to read more from this series. For periodic email updates, special offers, and other occasional gifts available only to email subscribers, complete this form. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 3, 2021

For example, Twitter is great for immediate short-term influence, whilst Pinterest can offer a longer-term visual solution for continual advertising and Instagram can allow a more interactive way for customers to engage and ‘tag’ you and your business. Create Catchy Headlines. Articles with numbers in the title such as ‘10 ….’

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 9, 2010

This article is from the DISC FAQs series. Use the links below to read more from this series. DISC Model FAQs: Can Four Styles Really Describe Everyone? Related posts: DISC Model FAQ’s: Is Changing Your Behavior Phoney? Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 18, 2010

The misinterpretation of intent that often comes from this simple difference in perspective and approach can create some pretty intense conflicts. It seems that I have, in many cases, made the point in an indirect way. How would our relationship have progressed from that point? I think it would not have gone well.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 17, 2020

Create a workshop to inform your customers on living a healthier lifestyle. Make these events even more personal by having all employees wear employee name tags. Create an Experience. You want to create and sell an entire experience. Create a family-friendly atmosphere. Did you find this article helpful?

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 21, 2010

In reading the article, I saw an immediate connection to my work and for other people interested in using the DISC model in their professional and personal lives. The point made in this article is particularly significant for people with supportive tendencies (people who are people-oriented and reserved). Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 11, 2010

This article is from the Connecting With People series. Learn More… Comments One Response to “Communication Tips: Connecting With Outgoing, People-Oriented People&# genith says: July 21, 2010 at 4:38 am &# I like reading the whole article. Check this post, for more insights on how to guess at a person’s DISC style.

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The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Learn More… Comments One Response to “Communication Tips – Using the DISC Model to Write Better Emails&# Kim Clarke says: September 14, 2010 at 9:01 am I certainly appreciate the wisdom in this article. It’s funny observing my behaviour. I skim emails and prefer these to be short and to the point.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 20, 2010

This article is from the DISC FAQs series. If they are: Outgoing and Task oriented, use Dominant language. Outgoing and People-oriented, use Inspiring language. Reserved and People-oriented, use Supportive language. Reserved and Task-oriented, use Cautious language. Use the links below to read more from this series.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Utilize Your Title Tags. Transform your website as soon as today with title tag optimization , which can improve your site’s organic ranking in the search engine result pages. In addition to optimizing your title tags, you should also optimize your new and existing content. Optimize Your Content. Please write a comment below.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 15, 2010

The second approach can seem faster in the moment, but it takes lots of energy and it creates the risk of rupturing the container. I do agree with you that if we are too reactive with people whom we are angry with definitely creates another trouble. The first approach takes a little patience, but it doesn’t take much energy.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 18, 2010

The second reply creates a more positive lead-in to the second part of the statement. I have probably triggered a natural defensive mechanism. Even if what I say is positive, you probably have a bit of a defensive posture in receiving what I am about to say. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 12, 2010

This article is from the Connecting With People series. Learn More… Comments 2 Responses to “Communication Tips: Connecting With Reserved, Task-Oriented People&# MANAL NASTA says: June 9, 2010 at 10:10 pm Hi Guy, I really appreciate your time to organize these articles, you have been very helpful with my counseling studies.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

There are some things you can do to create situations where people want to do what you want them to do. The thought behind much (not all) of what I was asked in my role as seminar leader and expert panelist basically reduced to this: How do I get people to do what I want them to do. My short answer: you don’t.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Company blogs are a popular option, for instance, since they allow you to post articles relevant to your industry and keep customers updated on the latest news. In creating good content, you give yourself a better shot of impressing other websites and eventually the search engine algorithms.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 12, 2010

This article is from the Connecting With People series. Remember these suggestions the next time you interact with people who are slower-paced and people-oriented, and you will improve the odds that they listen to, understand, and take action on your message. Check this post, for more insights on how to guess at a person’s DISC style.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 23, 2011

Most folks in the branding game will judge a proposed slogan or tag line by a defined set of objectives. Breakfast of champions. Created in 1935, this one wins the endurance race, hands down. A Diamond is forever was created by a young copywriter and launched in 1948. John, I think there are two types of great tag lines.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Creating and Communicating a Compelling Vision for Change by Kevin Eikenberry on January 3, 2011 in Change , Communication , Leadership Status quo requires no leadership. You must create a compelling vision.

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The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 21, 2010

Related posts: Decision Making 101 – Check Your Emotions Before You Decide Using the DISC Model: How to Create Stress for Other People Conflict Resolution Tips: Task Oriented People with People Oriented Individuals Why You Might Eventually Do Something You Don’t Want to Do… DISC Model FAQ’s: Is Changing Your Behavior Phoney?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2011

3 – Ten Ways to Make a Great First Impression – I wrote an article once about great handshakes (there is a link to it in the post), which led to a radio interview on this topic. (I Thanks for reading – if no one read, it would be hard to create this kind of list! I think I did (and it was). #3

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The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 3, 2010

And, my observations and experience tell me that rules without relationship create more problems than they solve. I am hard-wired to view rules as the things you live by regardless of the circumstances. Actually, I love rules. They give me comfort and security. I’m pointing towards closer personal and professional relationships.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 23, 2010

Stereotypical, slick-talking, used car sales people Well-spoken financial manager The guy everyone loves who sells his wares on the golf course Whether you have positive thoughts and feelings about salespeople or decidedly un-positive, the purpose of this article is not to suggest or defend any of these images or thoughts. Not at all.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020. Given not all CHROs are created equal, how do you differentiate from those who simply sit in the chair versus those who set the chinning bar for the future of the role.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

There absolutely are techniques to you become a more effective storyteller (that’s another article), but everyone tells stories (regardless of your job title) and choosing to tell more stories more often will help further your communication goals. The proof comes in the rest of the article, so keep reading). How can I be so sure?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Create a Link-worthy Website. Utilize Alt Tags. It is important to describe both your visual and video media with alt tags , also known as alternative text descriptions, as it can help the search engines to successfully locate your landing page, which is essential for those who use text-only browsers. Add a Sitemap.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Tagged as: leadership training , training { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Robin Shanks October 11, 2010 at 9:11 am Kevin: That’s a GREAT idea! Five Keys to Better Decision Making in Meetings Nine Steps for Creating and Maintaining Team Ownership of Ideas and Goals Blogs I Like Get Uncomfortable!

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

He describes the People Buy You concept as consisting of five parts or levers: Be likeable Connect Solve problems Build trust Create positive emotional experiences A full chapter describes what he means by each of these topics and gives actionable suggestions on how to do each more effectively. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Tagged as: behavior , coaching , perception { 1 comment… read it below or add one } MARISI TAMBUNAN November 14, 2010 at 8:23 pm Yes that based on OUR perception. Five Keys to Better Decision Making in Meetings Nine Steps for Creating and Maintaining Team Ownership of Ideas and Goals Blogs I Like Get Uncomfortable!

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Five Keys to Better Decision Making in Meetings Nine Steps for Creating and Maintaining Team Ownership of Ideas and Goals Blogs I Like Get Uncomfortable! Join the Bud to Boss Community to Connect to Resourcing Relationships Our new Bud to Boss Community will provide resources and support to help you become the best leader you can be.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 17, 2011

We have created a complementary companion community accessible to book readers; an online place where leaders can gather to gain additional skills and knowledge, share their successes and ask questions. Thanks for sharing it in such a delightful manner.! Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2008

The difference between these two perspectives can create quite a problem during conflict resolution conversations. Most people have a blend of the two perspectives that can change based on their environment. Most people also tend to “lean&# a little to one side or the other in most situations. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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