Kevin Eikenberry

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How to Begin: Start By Doing Something That Matters

Kevin Eikenberry

I have many books on my shelves about setting goals and creating purpose. Most of those books spend all their energy on the destination, somehow assuming we know how to begin and map the journey to achieving those goals. If you are like me, at least once in your life you have identified a goal, […].

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The Leader as a Venture Capitalist

Kevin Eikenberry

Rather than betting all resources of time, energy and money on one idea (deemed “the best&# by themselves or even the group), they fund and support multiple ideas and approaches, knowing that some won’t be successful and others will be wildly so. “Fund&# several with time, energy, money and encouragement.

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Encouragement - An Underappreciated Coaching Skill

Kevin Eikenberry

We don’t get people to spend their extra time, energies, or talents on something because they fear they’ll get in trouble if they don’t. 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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What is the Price?

Kevin Eikenberry

Not just if we are a business owner, Brand, Marketing or Sales Manager, or someone else traditionally responsible for price, but for all of us as leaders, thinking about how people invest of themselves, their time, energy and more. I encourage you to read the rest of Daniel’s post, and to think about these ideas.

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President Reagan is Still Teaching Me About Leadership

Kevin Eikenberry

The President asked him to repeat the question, and the energy in the room was further dampened. 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! No one in the audience could understand and the room became tense.

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The Leadership Walk

Kevin Eikenberry

If you want them to put energy into their walk you must first put it into your steps. 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! With a horse it is all about your actions. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Six Ways to Overcome Your Biggest Attitude Challenge

Kevin Eikenberry

When you personalize the topic, situation or negative energy, you make it harder to respond in a more positive way. 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! It likely isn’t about you. End with You.

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