Kevin Eikenberry

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What a Leader Can Learn From 20 Cents Postage Due

Kevin Eikenberry

Tagged as: postage due , procedure , process , process improvement , USPS { 7 comments… read them below or add one } Sandra Connor December 3, 2010 at 5:45 pm Wow, USPS shows us how “not to&# once again! K Reply Charles Tuite December 8, 2010 at 3:19 pm Great example! Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? Five Keys to.

Kevin Eikenberry

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. Your answers to these questions will help you create better and more open decision making processes, and in the meantime help you create more effective and productive meetings.

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What is the Best Leadership Blog of 2010?

Kevin Eikenberry

This year we delayed the vote, but the process is much the same. A big part of my goal for this blog is to encourage leaders to be learners. They set an example for all of us. Was she involved throughout the entire process? - Your reaction to this situation was to justify the process. I admire them.

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Encouragement - An Underappreciated Coaching Skill

Kevin Eikenberry

Take, with kids for example. Take, our friends as a second example. People lack the courage to change the work process. 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! People lack the courage to try something new.

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Ten Decisions Leaders Make Everyday

Kevin Eikenberry

Are you disciplined to stay on task and move yourself and your team in the direction of your goals? 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? Then you can decide your response. Decide to focus.

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Making Decisions to Make You Most Productive

Kevin Eikenberry

Before you make productivity decisions you must have: Clear goals. The starting point for making decisions that lead to higher productivity is a clear goal. For example, if the decision involves problem solving, do you know what the problem really is? Goals are great, and targets are important. A clear why.

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Bury My Heart at Conference Room B

Kevin Eikenberry

Bury My Heart at Conference Room B is a book that illuminates a process developed by Stan and his organization to help individual leaders draw out their core values and build greater commitment to organizational success. It provides a framework and action steps for you to use what you are learning. This is a book to read, reflect on and use.