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How we view time in a world changed and fixated on the covid-19 pandemic has changed drastically. But the changes haven’ been the same for everyone. Here is part of the email I sent to a group of leaders last week. Sign up to join that list here.) … Time has been on my […]. MORE
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s a holiday for everything. Just do a quick Google search for “today’s holiday” and you’ll see what I mean… “If Pets Had Thumbs Day”… Really? But back to leadership here. MORE
Microscopes and telescopes are different instruments used in different scientific disciplines to help understand and explore what is being studied. While you have likely looked through both, you’ve likely not thought about their connection to your success as a leader. Until now. MORE
I’m blessed to work with a team of people who have, in large part, been remote workers for a long time. I’m doubly blessed that we have experience and expertise helping leaders lead remotely and team members succeed remotely. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever need that experience. MORE
“You need to report to jury duty.” ” Have you ever gotten a card with this message on it? I have, and quite recently in fact. And during my time there, I got to thinking about those words: JURY DUTY. MORE
Like many of the questions that we get, the question I am answering in the video below is an “influence” question. How do I get executive buy-in for my leadership initiatives? MORE
When you read the title of this post or the image above, what do you see? If you answer isn’t “I see gobbledygook,” You likely see one of these two things… Whichever your eyes first saw probably says something about your state of mind. If you saw OPPORTUNITY […]. MORE
You know that distractions at work are a productivity problem, and yet they persist. Perhaps the number of distractions you face may be growing. Let’s take a proactive approach to reducing the number of distractions and improving your productivity, starting today. MORE
Most leaders think of their job as that of leading. They have a responsibility for helping that team reach their goals. They have expectations placed on them by the organization to manage and lead. But leaders are teammates too. MORE
If you have ever tried to walk more than a step or two on something narrow, you know that your balance is the most important factor for your success. Lean too far in either direction and you will fall. MORE
Procrastination. If you were to tell me you’ve never done it, I would question other things you say too. Granted, not everyone procrastinates in the same way or to the same degree. Yet procrastination is something everyone does. MORE
There are nearly as many ways to lead as there are leaders. What we believe and our mindset relating to the role of leading others says much about how we choose to lead. When you bring a coaching mindset to leadership, it will change your approach to many situations. MORE
Schools have closed, forcing your people to work remotely. Or people have self-quarantined after travel. Or your state has issued guidance to have people work from home if possible. Or perhaps out of an abundance of caution, your organization has decided to allow people to work from home. MORE
Even if you never took a physics class, and even if you hated science class in high school, you know, loosely, what is known as the Law of Gravity. Stated in less scientific terms (you’re welcome), it says this: What goes up, must come down. The inverse is true, though not in the physical […]. MORE
Communicating unpopular decisions is a task that all leaders will tackle at some point in their career. In a recent workshop, I was asked for tips to do this with greater confidence and skill. I wanted to share my answer here so you could benefit also. MORE
Today, the crisis is the COVID-19 pandemic. And while this crisis isn’t like anything most people have experienced, it isn’t the first crisis we have faced. Although crisis leadership has always been an important skill, now it feels compulsory – and perhaps you feel unprepared. MORE
We are finishing The Encore Series today with perhaps one of the most important questions that we’ve been asked. Can 1 hour per month change my leadership future? The answer is a resounding YES. And we’ve even got a simple plan to help you make it happen. MORE
It might seem strange for a person who has devoted his life to helping leaders grow and improve to write an article titled “The Insanity of Leadership Development.” My hope is that the title – and the irony – piques your curiosity to read on. MORE
If you look now, even in this time of uncertainty, you can see hope. MORE
Last week, we talked about confidence from the perspective of our own experience. You can watch that episode here. Today we are going to look at confidence from a very different perspective. We are looking at it from the perspective of others. MORE
I guess my bias shows through in the title of this article. It implies that we can be confident now. Yes, I chose the word remaining, and not building, rebuilding, or salvaging. Confidence in uncertain times is important for us personally and can be a beacon of hope to those around us. MORE
Everyone wants to help. And everyone is pivoting to help you work and lead remotely right now. But most of those well-meaning people are pivoting. At the Kevin Eikenberry Group, we have been working remotely for more than a decade. We’ve specifically been helping remote leaders (i.e. MORE
Few would argue the power of commitment, but few have thought about it deeply. And unfortunately, even fewer access this power as consistently as they could. I’ve written about this before, urging leaders to strive to build the commitment of their teams. MORE
If you don’t know where you are going, how will you get there? That is the idea behind many efforts at goal setting. Undoubtedly, we must know where we want to go. MORE
Whether you are a fan and believer of servant leadership or have heard the phrase and would like to learn more, I have a tremendous opportunity for you. MORE
As a leader, you make choices each day – many consciously, and many others subconsciously. When you have a remote team, some of your subconscious leadership choices need to be reexamined, because they are having unintended consequences. MORE
The move has been made – you are working from home. And while things might be settling down a bit, reality has set in too. There is more to remote work success than you might have realized. Whether you are a remote leader trying to figure out how much to check in, or a team […]. MORE
Words are powerful and when we use the right words in the right situations, they can have a huge impact in our ability to be effective as leaders. Today, we are diving deep into a word that seems innocent, but might not be when we are aware of how we are using it. Tweet it […]. MORE
Focus is really important to leaders. What we study and think about, GROWS. So during difficult times, it’s even more important to be sure that we aren’t focusing on the negative; that we avoid putting negativity under the microscope. MORE
My daughter returned home (early!) from her study abroad in Hungary on Monday. Recently, she was in London and toured Churchill’s underground war rooms. While there, she bought me this postcard. During the crisis of World War 2, Churchill said this to the people of Great Britain. MORE
When we have confidence, the results and outcomes are amazing. We try more things; we accomplish more things; and we have a bigger impact. In today’s video, I’m giving you actual proof about the power of confidence. Tweet it out: Remember that confidence is a choice. MORE
As helpful as the maps app on your phone can be, have you ever been frustrated how the routes sometimes make no sense? Have you ever seen something from two different angles and seen something entirely different? MORE
Human beings are messy and amazing. We are multi-faceted, complex, ever-changing, and wear many hats in our lives. For years, people have created models and formulas to simplify and categorize people. MORE
Leading remotely is leading – but there are differences that matter. And when those differences aren’t known or understood, remote leadership mistakes will occur. MORE
The role of a leader is complex, and many skills are needed to lead successfully. Any new leader knows that or quickly becomes aware of that fact. Yet skills aren’t the only thing new leaders must master. MORE
I love it when one skill or habit creates benefits in multiple ways. If you could build a skill that helped you in strategic thinking, problem solving, and productivity, would you be interested in developing that skill? That skill is maintaining a future focus. MORE
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 5, 2020
Everyone wants to help. And everyone is pivoting to help you work and lead remotely right now. But most of those well-meaning people are pivoting. At the Kevin Eikenberry Group, we have been working remotely for more than a decade. We’ve specifically been helping remote leaders (i.e.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 6, 2020
Most leaders think of their job as that of leading. They have a responsibility for helping that team reach their goals. They have expectations placed on them by the organization to manage and lead. But leaders are teammates too.
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Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 31, 2020
Focus is really important to leaders. What we study and think about, GROWS. So during difficult times, it’s even more important to be sure that we aren’t focusing on the negative; that we avoid putting negativity under the microscope.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 1, 2020
Even if you never took a physics class, and even if you hated science class in high school, you know, loosely, what is known as the Law of Gravity. Stated in less scientific terms (you’re welcome), it says this: What goes up, must come down. The inverse is true, though not in the physical […].
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Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 22, 2020
How we view time in a world changed and fixated on the covid-19 pandemic has changed drastically. But the changes haven’ been the same for everyone. Here is part of the email I sent to a group of leaders last week. Sign up to join that list here.) … Time has been on my […].
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 30, 2020
I guess my bias shows through in the title of this article. It implies that we can be confident now. Yes, I chose the word remaining, and not building, rebuilding, or salvaging. Confidence in uncertain times is important for us personally and can be a beacon of hope to those around us.
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Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
If you don’t know where you are going, how will you get there? That is the idea behind many efforts at goal setting. Undoubtedly, we must know where we want to go.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 28, 2020
When you read the title of this post or the image above, what do you see? If you answer isn’t “I see gobbledygook,” You likely see one of these two things… Whichever your eyes first saw probably says something about your state of mind. If you saw OPPORTUNITY […].
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Communicating unpopular decisions is a task that all leaders will tackle at some point in their career. In a recent workshop, I was asked for tips to do this with greater confidence and skill. I wanted to share my answer here so you could benefit also.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 26, 2020
If you look now, even in this time of uncertainty, you can see hope.
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One of the least explored and most effective ways to drive recruiting, retention, and overall employee engagement is to establish a learning culture. If this is an area where you need help (or if you could just use a refresher) let Paycor walk you through actionable tips and insights on how you can develop the learning culture that works best for your business.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 14, 2020
“You need to report to jury duty.” ” Have you ever gotten a card with this message on it? I have, and quite recently in fact. And during my time there, I got to thinking about those words: JURY DUTY.
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Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 22, 2020
Today, the crisis is the COVID-19 pandemic. And while this crisis isn’t like anything most people have experienced, it isn’t the first crisis we have faced. Although crisis leadership has always been an important skill, now it feels compulsory – and perhaps you feel unprepared.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 20, 2020
I’m blessed to work with a team of people who have, in large part, been remote workers for a long time. I’m doubly blessed that we have experience and expertise helping leaders lead remotely and team members succeed remotely. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever need that experience.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Last week, we talked about confidence from the perspective of our own experience. You can watch that episode here. Today we are going to look at confidence from a very different perspective. We are looking at it from the perspective of others.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 16, 2020
Schools have closed, forcing your people to work remotely. Or people have self-quarantined after travel. Or your state has issued guidance to have people work from home if possible. Or perhaps out of an abundance of caution, your organization has decided to allow people to work from home.
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Companies with the right mix of benefits saw a 138% drop in employee turnover. Learn how you can lower your employee attrition rate and retain top talent.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 15, 2020
Leading remotely is leading – but there are differences that matter. And when those differences aren’t known or understood, remote leadership mistakes will occur.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Like many of the questions that we get, the question I am answering in the video below is an “influence” question. How do I get executive buy-in for my leadership initiatives?
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 3, 2020
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s a holiday for everything. Just do a quick Google search for “today’s holiday” and you’ll see what I mean… “If Pets Had Thumbs Day”… Really? But back to leadership here.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
When we have confidence, the results and outcomes are amazing. We try more things; we accomplish more things; and we have a bigger impact. In today’s video, I’m giving you actual proof about the power of confidence. Tweet it out: Remember that confidence is a choice.
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An attractive benefits program can be a highly effective recruiting and retention tool. But to make benefits a competitive advantage, employers must get creative with their benefits strategy or risk losing out on the best talent. Learn how to build a benefits package that your employees will love.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 2, 2020
Few would argue the power of commitment, but few have thought about it deeply. And unfortunately, even fewer access this power as consistently as they could. I’ve written about this before, urging leaders to strive to build the commitment of their teams.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
If you have ever tried to walk more than a step or two on something narrow, you know that your balance is the most important factor for your success. Lean too far in either direction and you will fall.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Words are powerful and when we use the right words in the right situations, they can have a huge impact in our ability to be effective as leaders. Today, we are diving deep into a word that seems innocent, but might not be when we are aware of how we are using it. Tweet it […].
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 20, 2020
As helpful as the maps app on your phone can be, have you ever been frustrated how the routes sometimes make no sense? Have you ever seen something from two different angles and seen something entirely different?
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Learn the 11 proven strategies that you can implement quickly to get every employee innovating and contributing to the growth of your company.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Human beings are messy and amazing. We are multi-faceted, complex, ever-changing, and wear many hats in our lives. For years, people have created models and formulas to simplify and categorize people.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
As a leader, you make choices each day – many consciously, and many others subconsciously. When you have a remote team, some of your subconscious leadership choices need to be reexamined, because they are having unintended consequences.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 14, 2019
You know that distractions at work are a productivity problem, and yet they persist. Perhaps the number of distractions you face may be growing. Let’s take a proactive approach to reducing the number of distractions and improving your productivity, starting today.
Kevin Eikenberry
APRIL 22, 2019
There are nearly as many ways to lead as there are leaders. What we believe and our mindset relating to the role of leading others says much about how we choose to lead. When you bring a coaching mindset to leadership, it will change your approach to many situations.
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Examining five years of anonymous data from over 6 million users in 170+ countries, Spigit has discovered that a culture of innovation can be measured – with a 99% statistical confidence level – by a metric called "ideation rate." Download the eBook now for an in-depth look at this groundbreaking study.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 19, 2020
My daughter returned home (early!) from her study abroad in Hungary on Monday. Recently, she was in London and toured Churchill’s underground war rooms. While there, she bought me this postcard. During the crisis of World War 2, Churchill said this to the people of Great Britain.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
The role of a leader is complex, and many skills are needed to lead successfully. Any new leader knows that or quickly becomes aware of that fact. Yet skills aren’t the only thing new leaders must master.
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 7, 2019
I love it when one skill or habit creates benefits in multiple ways. If you could build a skill that helped you in strategic thinking, problem solving, and productivity, would you be interested in developing that skill? That skill is maintaining a future focus.
Kevin Eikenberry
MAY 13, 2019
Procrastination. If you were to tell me you’ve never done it, I would question other things you say too. Granted, not everyone procrastinates in the same way or to the same degree. Yet procrastination is something everyone does.
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Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 3, 2019
It might seem strange for a person who has devoted his life to helping leaders grow and improve to write an article titled “The Insanity of Leadership Development.” My hope is that the title – and the irony – piques your curiosity to read on.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
We are finishing The Encore Series today with perhaps one of the most important questions that we’ve been asked. Can 1 hour per month change my leadership future? The answer is a resounding YES. And we’ve even got a simple plan to help you make it happen.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 8, 2020
Whether you are a fan and believer of servant leadership or have heard the phrase and would like to learn more, I have a tremendous opportunity for you.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 6, 2020
Microscopes and telescopes are different instruments used in different scientific disciplines to help understand and explore what is being studied. While you have likely looked through both, you’ve likely not thought about their connection to your success as a leader. Until now.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conversations.
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