Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 24, 2016

Over the years we have helped a number of organizations with their performance management systems, and helped a number of leaders do a better job of developing their employees using those systems. The post Simplifying Your Performance Development: Re-focus Your Performance Management, Eliminate Stress & Increase Success!

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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. The title of the book talks about executive success, and most its examples are in that realm. The same can be said for this book. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 10, 2020

In a world of constant change where the status quo is a myth, making decisions are part of the lifeblood of any successful organization. Leaders who try to make all those decisions will be pressed, stressed, and likely behind.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 28, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Minutes – a Key to Successful Time Management by Kevin Eikenberry on January 28, 2011 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning , Manage Projects , Personal Development Every leader I talk to tells me they are busy.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 28, 2019

It is a good question, and one that drives the leadership development conversations in organizations around the world. Organizations that understand the value of growing leaders for both today and the future have the best chance for success. All strategy, culture, growth, and more comes from leaders.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

When organizations plan their leadership development programs, they start with the skills that will be needed to be successful. When people want to become a more effective leader they ask, “What skills do I need?” It is an understandable goal – to know what people need to be able do in order to lead. Here’s […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 29, 2019

When we think about success stories in business over the last twenty years, Google must be the list. Regardless of what you think of the tech giant, there is no doubt their organization has made a difference in the world. Ever wondered what they look for in a leader? What is expected of you if […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 31, 2014

Gallup is a very smart organization and they do many things well. They also provide great services to organizations and those that lead them, especially in understanding the problem, challenges and solution to employee engagement. Leadership Learning leadership success' Here’s my […]. Here’s my […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

It is a fundamental quandary in any organization. Coaching & Developing Others Leadership & Supervisory Skills Personal & Professional Development succession planning' Someday, the current leaders won’t be there and someone else will need to fill their shoes.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Beyond something people wish they could do or do better, as a leader, it is imperative that you can see the place you are leading your team or organization towards. […]. Achievement Change Leadership Leadership Learning Quotations Success vision visionary'

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 14, 2013

Yesterday and today I have been working with an organization, and part of the work has been to talk about goals, goal setting, and goal achievement. Learning Personal Development Quotations Setting Goals Success' Perhaps because of my current focus, this quotation seemed valuable. Questions to Ponder [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 20, 2018

And the effect on other team members can often determine the success of your organization – the negativity can quickly overpower team morale, […]. Rude, indifferent, emotionally troubled, over-worked, and disengaged employees do more harm to your business and employee productivity than you can afford.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 17, 2014

If you work in a large organization, your HR department likely has created a process for doing this – and while the depth and success of these efforts may vary widely, chances are your process is helpful. Onboarding. It’s that very corporate sounding work for what used to be called New Employee Orientation. Let me […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 11, 2016

Innovation is critical to our success and the success of our organization – we can’t get where we want to go without changing at least something, right? For tips to inspire innovation in your team, check out the video below! Tweet it out: If you want more innovation; encourage it, reward it, model it and […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

This new product can help organizations with either of those last two very popular approaches. If you are looking for a cost effective and quick way to deliver targeted leadership skills training in your organization, this is a great tool. Many approaches are taken. They buy books (like Remarkable Leadership ).

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 25, 2011

Organizational culture gets talked about a lot by people discussing success in organizations. It is rightly considered an important determining factor in measurements including retention, job satisfaction, trust levels, productivity and much more. Because of these misconceptions too [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

We’ll discuss entrepreneurship from a female’s perspective, and how to successfully create and lead an organization built on specific core values, as well as overcoming […]. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Becky Robinson, author, and the founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, Inc.,

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

He consultants, teaches, coaches, writes and speaks about leadership, gratitude, stewardship and the social/organizational dynamics of organizations. For me this is a baseline from which all organizations need to begin. Whether rightly or wrongly, the perception that the organization has reached a Transition Point begins to take hold.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2011

After all, if everything in your organization was perfect, there would be no need for leaders because there would be no new desired destination – you (or the organization) would have already arrived! Your role is to encourage and help people see the future vision through successful change. Maintain the conversation.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 26, 2016

Your work environment is extremely important to the success of your team and organization. What’s the temperature in your office? And no I’m not talking about the thermostat. Check out the video below to learn what I mean and how to improve it! Tweet it out: The leader sets the thermostat for the warmth and […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 6, 2013

One of the top resolutions each year is to be better organized or be more productive. I wrote today’s recommendation with that thought in mind… About a year and half ago, I wrote about and recommended Evernote – the star technology in my personal strategies for personal productivity and effectiveness. If you don’t know about [.].

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Ways to Visualize Your Goals More Powerfully by Kevin Eikenberry on December 13, 2010 in Leadership , Learning , Setting Goals , Success You’ve got your goals set. They’re both necessary and important steps.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 31, 2011

There are lots of books with valuable advice on getting more done, being more organized, setting your priorities and more. (Access the podcast and more on Stever’s website ) Why do I think he would like my irreverent response? Primarily, because he displays a similar personality throughout this valuable book. It is practical.

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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. You will be more successful, almost immediately. Take a few minutes to ask yourself these two questions: What do I collect? What do I need to let go of? Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Yes, I am one of the experts, as is Guy Harris, my teammate and co-author for the upcoming book From Bud to Boss – the Secrets of a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership. One new leadership expert available each day – when you want to hear them most. This is an opportunity to learn from top experts at no cost.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 14, 2011

I’ve been thinking about this promotion idea for awhile – after all I have a new book, From Bud to Boss – Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership coming out next month. What do you expect of yourself, what does the organization expect of you, and what does your new boss expect of you?

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Wally is a writer, speaker, and consultant who specializes in learning and sharing how leadership and strategy combine to create successful companies. His passions are leadership, marketing, personal development and the way people and organizations use processes and technology to improve results.

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2010

About two years ago, the organization I loved and clung to died to me. Saying no initiated a process that radically changed my life and the organization I love. In addition, he speaks and consults on leadership and social media. He holds degrees in Theology, Construction and Design, and a Masters in Business Administration.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

That’s true at some level; however, the reality is that relationships drive all sorts of organizational success. If you want to be successful you need to know what your boss expects of you and what success looks like to him/her. The more you can build common ground here, the more successful you will be.

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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. This post isn’t about politics, and while I have often written about what we can learn from politicians as leaders, the lesson today is different.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

It discusses in a new way a very important topic – what are the underlying keys to management and leadership success. It outlines different success factors than many other books do. This is fast becoming one of the most talked about business books of the year, and for some very good reasons.

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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. 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

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Jeb is an accomplished salesman and sales executive; plus an expert coach and consultant to sales organizations. Jeb Blount has written a concise, easy to read book that on the surface is written for sales people. So it makes sense from both a personal and professional perspective that he would write a book for salespeople.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 7, 2011

Including it in your question reduces the likelihood that you will have success anyway. What does success look like to them? One of the best ways I’ve found to inspire folks to do more is to ‘arrange’ a series of exposures to great examples of successful people and the amount of work they do for their success.

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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. As a leader you must be able to see a vision and define it. The problem, as Andy defines so well, is that vision, while important, is fleeting. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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