Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 28, 2019

If I could point you to a short book that would give you real research and real-life examples of how to do that, would you be interested? I know this because every leader I talk to wants to better understand how to motivate their teams. If you are, […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Developing Others Influence Leadership Learning coaching leading by example' There are leaders everywhere that are trying their best to hide every day, like ostriches burying their heads in the sand, when their team isn’t achieving what they could. Leaders who want to blame others, the economy or the market for their […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 3, 2017

I could give you examples of the premise of this article every week. I will share two examples from our experiences to define the fine line between intuition and judgment. This particular week I spent in New York City on vacation with my wife and daughter. Sunday, sitting in a restaurant by the street. It […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

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. And as a leader, it’s very important to understand this difference and this relationship. Tweet […]. The post What’s in Your Control?

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

With a long historical perspective, it has been like this before; there has been wide and deep discord in this country in the past (as just one example, we had a Civil War, after all). The current climate of politics and opinions in the United States is contentious and fractured, to say the least. Today’s […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Let me start with some examples. 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. Stephen King has written 49 books – all of them bestsellers. Here is part of his secret to […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Using stories and examples from a wide range of people in history (from Ulysses S. By Ryan Holiday If you have ever been stuck or frustrated, this book might help. Grant to Steve Jobs to Laura Ingalls Wilder and more), the author helps us see how to use our obstacles as a stepping stone to […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 17, 2017

Here are two examples: If your organization is reinforcing performance management, coaching is […]. Some organizations are eliminating their performance management processes, some are revamping them with new tools and approaches, and some are maintaining the status quo.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 3, 2014

Some have seen a good example of it. Delegation is something that every leader has feelings about. Some feel they do it well. Some don’t even know where to start. Some feel like every time someone has “delegated” to them, it felt like they’d just been dumped on. Some think it is something they should […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

For example, […]. 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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 19, 2014

Here are two examples – recent and farther back). I’ve written more than once about the connection between love and leadership. Today, I want to extend that connection to coaching and feedback. Do you have to love your people in order to give them effective feedback? Do your people have to love you in […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 10, 2013

It happens often – this is just a recent example. I was leading a workshop with leaders across an organization, and the question came up about attitude. Specifically, I was asked several questions that, paraphrased, were basically this: I have some attitude issues on my team – how can I improve the attitude of my [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 9, 2013

Today is another example. Often, the best quotations are the briefest. If you read these Friday posts frequently, you will see that I usually select ideas that are stated briefly. Read it twice, then get to work. Questions to Ponder - How often has waiting served me best? - How many times do I wish [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2013

He led a meaningful life, and showed many more of us how to do so through his example. Last week, I shared and wrote about creating a meaningful life. This week, I celebrate the untimely death of a close life long friend, John Allison. In his honor, here is today’s thought for you. Questions to […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 13, 2012

In this blog, I have shared quotations from William James, often called the father of American psychology, before (here is an example). Today, I share another one – this one, full of positive possibility. “Your hopes, dreams and aspirations are legitimate.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 15, 2012

Today’s quotation gives a definition and an example. Some have it, some see it as elusive – they are always chasing it. Perhaps part of the reason is that they don’t have a clear picture of what it is. perhaps from an unexpected source. “Will and I could hardly [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 4, 2012

Here are some examples from the workplace (though I could easily give you a longer list outside of work too): I can’t learn it that way (it’s not my learning style). wear me out. I need to know this first, so until I know that I can’t. I can’t make it work because. No one will agree with me.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2016

And today’s video is the perfect example. I believe that we can find lessons ALL AROUND us if we are open and look for them. 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 […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 15, 2012

As a business owner (and therefore a marketer), this book provides valuable lessons for me about how and why people buy – and as this book shows using great examples, stories and research, it isn’t always for the reasons [.]. Over the past few weeks, I have read Habit: The 95% of Behavior Marketers Ignore by Neale Martin.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 2, 2016

This two-word question is helpful in nearly every life situation, and I will give you some examples in a second. It is a bold claim; that a two-word question can change your life. Bold, and true. The question doesn’t create the change, but is the impetus for the change – because without the question, we […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 3, 2016

Examples include: Email – could we outlaw […]. It could also have been titled “Tipping Sacred Cows” – because this book shares how some organizations have tipped, ignored or rejected some of the sacred cows in organizational life.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2016

If the writing is clear, includes stories and real world examples, I’ll likely keep reading. By Bob Nease If a book is about a topic of interest to me, I’ll probably pick it up. If the book is based on science and research, but written by a practitioner, I’ll start reading it. If within the […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 10, 2015

Here are two interesting language examples: You might think that the use of […]. It is a phrase most often used in relationship to language usage, but when coined by linguist Arnold Zwicky, he defined it much more broadly as “the belief that things you have noticed only recently are in fact recent.”

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 6, 2015

In today’s video, I’m using a fun example that might make you laugh but will hopefully make you think about how you’re communicating with others as a leader. Check it out below. “If you want them to hear you, take off your sunglasses.”Click ”Click To Tweet Listen to the audio-only version of this episode.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2011

While most everyone has horror stories about meetings, there also are far too many examples of meetings that, while not awful, are far from effective. It’s an extreme example; however, some decisions don’t require input or a meeting. How fast must this decision be made?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The example as given in class was a relatively common situation, and the asker shared a statement that works with his group to communicate the feedback clearly – and quickly. Because of the success with this statement, the participant was looking for other examples from me.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Decide to lead by example. The reality is you are already leading by example. The question is – is your example what you really want them to be emulating? It is hard to share those ideas if you don’t see the examples. Are those expectations not only clear, but aspirational? People are watching you.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Want an example? I am not always that creative in my approaches, and I believe that, as a leader, if I do a better job of this (and/or supporting my team to do more of it as well – both through my example and encouragement). Determine how you can apply that lesson for yourself. Lessons from anyone, me, you, Lady Gaga (anyone!)

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Your example, your attitude, your approaches all are being observed and more often than you realize, analyzed and mimicked. The next time you look in the mirror, after checking your hair and clothes, think about what others are seeing, what they are emulating, and what example you are setting for them.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 3, 2010

K Reply Charles Tuite December 8, 2010 at 3:19 pm Great example! Here’s another brief example of this type of thing in a different industry, a for-profit one (assuming you collect anecdotes like this). Reply Kevin Eikenberry December 4, 2010 at 8:29 pm Thanks Harlan… and again, it’s not about the 20 cents!

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Take, with kids for example. Take, our friends as a second example. When they are learning to walk and talk, there is tons of encouragement from every adult around. We know that if they keep at it they will succeed.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

The book does a great job of using examples from their sessions and provides exercises for you to use personally – all honed from their work with 10,000 managers. The book shows you how to do it, gives examples of many others who have done it, and proves why that is important personally and professionally.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The title of the book talks about executive success, and most its examples are in that realm. If you are a leader at a different level, the book’s ideas and applications will help you just as much as more senior leaders – the only difference is that you won’t find as many directly relatable examples.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 9, 2010

You be the living, breathing example of a work-in-progress. Are you showing by your example that you are a continually learning leader? True, true, and true again. However… The most overlooked way to develop Extreme Leadership in others is to let them participate in your development. That’s what we all are anyway, right? That’s right.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 25, 2010

These are just a few examples – the causes and types of costumes are wide-ranging and very prevalent. The problem isn’t necessarily the goal – to be more confident, for example – but that the intention is lost in the costume.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Here’s a simple example: If someone always corners you by the coffee pot, bring your own coffee or go to a different pot. Perhaps the simplest answer, and something that may well be in your control, is to avoid the situation or person that is a negative attitude challenge for you. Your first reaction may be that you can’t do that.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Last Monday, I offered a shopping list of gifts leaders could give this Christmas season. In that post, I promised to detail each of these gifts as a part of a 12 Days of Christmas series. For Day 6, the shopping list suggests you be a learner. One of the most powerful differences between humans […].

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