Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Five Key Conversations to Have With Your New Boss by Kevin Eikenberry on February 7, 2011 in Communication , Leadership , Learning , Setting Goals If you’ve just been promoted, this is obviously for you. Understanding Goals. Goals likely go beyond expectations. But she can’t if she doesn’t know what they are.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Consider it a great personal development opportunity and an economical way to provide leadership training in your organization (or to supplement the leadership development activities you already have in place). This is an opportunity to learn from top experts at no cost. Over recent years Adults learn from a variety of sources.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 14, 2011

What do you expect of yourself, what does the organization expect of you, and what does your new boss expect of you? Set your goals. Set both personal and career goals and set them in the organization context and with expectations in mind. Your goal is to cover these bases as soon after your promotion as you can.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Jeb is an accomplished salesman and sales executive; plus an expert coach and consultant to sales organizations. 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! Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The book is organized about personal, team and organizational presence and will help you see the importance of what leaders bring in each of these contexts. If you are, or aspire to be, an executive in any organization large or small you need to read this book. The same can be said for this book.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Every organization needs some guide lines, but they also need to be evaluated from time to time for their real value to the organization. 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! Keep up the great work Kevin!

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 23, 2010

But, more than that, this small and short book talks about how to get that vision held, remembered and used in any organization. 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! Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It will help you help employees achieve their goals and the organization’s mission. 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! But there will be much more. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

As a leader you must recognize the meaningful traditions in your organization and support them. If your organization lacks them, or if you feel new traditions could enrich teamwork, reinforce organizational values or enhance the culture, it is your job to engage others to create them. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Sitting in a meeting yesterday as a consultant to an organization I saw this happening, and have been thinking about the implications to us as leaders. In this meeting the leader asks team members to share challenges that are occurring in the organization. First, the situation. Members share valid concerns and issues are discussed.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 28, 2011

So those five minutes passed and we are no closer to our goals than we were before – and those five minutes are just as gone. Everyone one of us is different, with different goals, values and priorities. Review your goals (which means they must be written and with you) Learn something. Make progress on a goal.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 19, 2011

It is about those other things that we hold on to that don’t serve us, our teams, and our organizations. 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! What do I need to let go of?

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

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.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

His passions are leadership, marketing, personal development and the way people and organizations use processes and technology to improve results. 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

DECEMBER 9, 2010

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! He’s also a multiple year nominee for Best Leadership Blog. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? 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! How does your walk prove it? How does your walk prove it?

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The lesson today is something what we, as organization and community leaders, should not do. Communicate about the future you see for your team, organization or community. 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

OCTOBER 25, 2010

While the book talks about how seven principles lead to continuous innovation (and I agree), these other goals will be met concurrently. Do work through self organizing teams. 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

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Our organizations, our teams and our personal results are a reflection of who we are and the actions we are taking each day. 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! Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He has designed and delivered leadership and communication programs for some of the world’s largest organizations and has more than 30 years of contributing to speaking, professional development, and high-level executive coaching. He is also the two-time past winner of the Best of Leadership Blogs.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Our organizations need courageous leaders. 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! Maybe you don’t like being thought of as a wimp either. Followers want courageous leaders.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2011

It seems like they could help any leader or organization be more successful. 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! Hopefully these ideas will help you in your meetings and as a leader.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 7, 2011

&# Or, stated in a more accurate way, based on what is actually within your control and influence: “How can I influence others to do more or to do the things that are most important to me (or the team or the organization)?&# Over time, people tend to do what is in alignment with their goals and their view of the world.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The rest of this article helps you identify specific ways you can show your gratitude for your team and organization. If saying thank you doesn’t come easily to you (or isn’t easy for you to remember), make it a game – set a daily goal for how many times you will sincerely say thank you each day. Say it often.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Clearly people on your team and in your organizations are not the enemy, but keeping your ears open and being aware of what gossip and ideas are floating around is like gaining valuable intelligence about the pulse and concerns within the organization. Knowing that, why wouldn’t you want to be tapped in?

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 27, 2010

by Kevin Eikenberry on August 27, 2010 in Leadership , Learning , Setting Goals , Success I just read this tweet from @tim_hurson : &# Develop a vivid image of your goal. Yet far too many people, teams, and organizations are busy and working hard, but never finding their goals.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I’m not going to talk specifically about the Customer service skills portion of her question (that’s another article entirely); however, it is important in understanding the value of morale to any organization’s Customer service ability. Make it a long term goal. Start with the strategies listed above.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Are they clear to those on your team and in your organization? They are at the center of the development of a great leader, of great organizations, and great nations. Yes, the mission, vision and values of your organization may (or may not) exist. Are your vision, mission and values clear to you? I’m talking to you.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2010

However, the element of celebration most often forgotten is celebrating progress towards a goal. In the midst of long projects or in the pursuit of big goals, focus can get lost. Celebrating progress is one way to create and sustain momentum towards your goals. Why celebrate progress? So, the question is, how do you do it?

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