Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 7, 2022

Can we learn from short video? How short is short? Does the platform matter? These are just a few of the questions we might ask today that we never even considered 5 or 10 years ago. It used to be that we thought of eLearning as short video content. In fact, that is about the […]. The post Finding Value in Short Video appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 5, 2022

Whether you are viewing this video at the start of the year or on the 17th of April, I’m telling you that your New Year starts today. Whenever you look at the calendar, you can see that it says the new year starts on January 1. But your new year isn’t based on a calendar. […]. The post Your New Year Starts Today – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This is the last and fourth in a series of episodes about four-letter words. But don’t worry – this and all the other episodes carry a G rating. You can watch the other episodes here. As the title of this post says, I am talking about the longest four-letter word. So technically, it’s not a […]. The post The Longest Four-Letter Word – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If you lead for very long, you will find yourself leading when you, members of the team, or the entire team are facing something difficult. Heck, if you are leading now, you’ve had to deal with the pandemic and its fallout. But more specifically, how do you lead when grief is involved? Leading while grieving […]. The post Leading When the Team is Grieving appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Bet you weren’t expecting a video title like that on this blog?! ?? Well, don’t worry. The video and the entire topic is totally SFW (safe for work – and anywhere for that matter!) In fact, the four-letter word I’m talking about in the video below is one we hear ALL THE TIME. And in […]. The post The Most Dangerous Four-Letter Word – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today I am challenging your thinking on how you give and receive feedback. And I’m starting by asking you: How do you see feedback? Do you see feedback as a gift? Your answer to these questions will help determine how successful you are in both giving and receiving feedback. Follow: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, […]. The post Making Feedback a Gift – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Are you a victim or a victor? Perhaps we need to start out by defining these terms first. A victim (for the purposes of this video) is when someone feels hopeless or incapable of changing the outcome of their situation. A victor (again for the purposes of this video) is when you feel as though […]. The post Are You a Victim or a Victor? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meteorologically, the difference between climate and weather is a measure of time. Climate is how the atmosphere acts over a relatively long period of time. Weather is the atmospheric conditions over a much shorter time period. There is an organizational correlation to the climate and weather relationship. As a leader we need to recognize […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In facilitating learning experiences (virtually) over the last 18 months with leaders who want to be more effective in leading remote or hybrid teams, one of the most common concerns I hear is, “We can’t collaborate without a whiteboard.” This is a limiting view (I’ll explain in a second), but if you want hybrid collaboration […]. The post Yes, Hybrid Teams Can Collaborate appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2021

If you are interested in growing as a leader, professional and/or human, you know that learning from thought leaders and experts is an important strategy. But it is one thing to know and say that, and another to actually do it. Here are five specific strategies that can help you grow faster and learn more […]. The post Five Ways to Learn From Thought Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 3, 2021

There’s always a lot of discussion around work life balance and maybe more so than ever now that many of us have brought our work home, literally, and are working from home. And while it would be nice to have an easy formula to follow, the truth is that work life balance is personal for […]. The post Work Life Balance is … Personal – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 20, 2021

There’s a popular fable about a frog in a pot of water. The premise is that if a frog is put suddenly into boiling water, it will jump out, but if the frog is put in tepid water which is then brought to a boil slowly, it won’t perceive the danger and will cook to […]. The post Do You Notice What is Changing? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 11, 2021

Business and organizational life is a human activity. To think that we can succeed alone without connections to and working relationships with others is folly. Personal productivity and technical expertise are not enough. Research shows (and our experience proves) that the most successful people are good at building and nurturing strong working relationships.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 6, 2021

Last winter, the world of work (and leadership) changed as a pandemic sent many people into new working locations and configurations. Now as businesses open up and lockdowns subside, the working world will look different again. Are you ready for leading in a post-pandemic world? Are you prepared for the new changes that are coming […]. The post Leading in a Post-Pandemic World appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 18, 2021

Do you manage change? Or do you lead change? And maybe even more important: do you know the difference between the two? There is a very important distinction between these two verbs and as leaders, we must know the difference in order to be successful in our change efforts. Check out the video to learn […]. The post What Does it Mean to Lead Change?

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 16, 2021

While the status quo requires no leadership, no organization wants to simply maintain the status quo. The world is changing too fast for “the way things were (or are)” to be the way the world will be. That means every leader must address and implement change. Equipping yourself and other leaders in your organization with […]. The post Helping You Lead Change appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 11, 2021

Over twelve years ago, we created a workshop to codify what new leaders needed to know to succeed in the most challenging career transition -moving from “bud” to “boss.” Ten years ago, Guy Harris and I published From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership. The principles and lessons in the […]. The post A Unique Chance to Learn the Latest for New Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 23, 2021

The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything. You’ve gotta keep control of your time, and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in life. – Warren Buffett Now who am I to argue with Warren Buffett? I […]. The post Saying No with Love – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Perhaps the toughest transition people make in their professional lives is the transition from being an individual contributor to being a leader. Many years ago, we started calling that the move “from bud to boss” and 10 years ago this week, our book with that title: From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition […]. The post How to Show Your New Leaders Some Love appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 25, 2021

When I was a kid, many kids spent hours talking on the phone. Now, kids the same age spend hours on their phones too. But more likely, they are texting rather than talking. When I first joined the workforce, I spent lots of time on the phone. Now, I have more communication options than ever, […]. The post The Forgotten Tool for Improved Remote Work Communications appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 10, 2021

A new year gets us thinking about our future, including our development as leaders. Thinking, though, isn’t enough. Yes, there are hundreds of choices for your leadership development in 2021. But why not start with proven programming from people who have been there and done that? While we aren’t yet gathering in training rooms, there […]. The post Improving Your Leadership Skills for the New Year appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 4, 2021

You’ve likely heard this saying: What gets measured gets done. While it’s an oversimplification, there is a lot of truth in this saying. And interestingly enough, one of the areas where we spend an increasing amount of time is meetings. And do you have any meeting metrics that you are tracking? You likely don’t. And […]. The post A New Meeting Metric – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 4, 2021

As a new year begins, especially one following a year so unpredictable and unprecedented, it makes sense to think about what successful leadership in 2021 will look like. While the timeless principles of leadership still remain, what does the context of today, of virtual work and constant change tell us about what skills will help […]. The post The State of Leadership in 2021 appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2021

I have been writing a blog since 2004, and averaging at least three posts per week for the past 11 years. That is a lot of writing, and a lot of reading. In 2020 alone that means I’ve written and posted over 150 posts – and even if you take out the posts from our […]. The post The Top Ten Posts on My Blog in 2020 appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Regardless of your view or your organization’s stance on remote work a year ago, 2020 forced you to move people to work away from the office. Many leaders yearn for the chance to bring everyone back to the office and get things back to normal. Even when the regulations and a vaccine allow that, it […]. The post Why You Must Consider Flexible Working Arrangements – Even if You Hate the Idea appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Gossip is definitely not something we love or that we hope to have at any workplace. In fact, if we could REVERSE gossip, that would solve many conflicts and issues at work. But before we get to the idea of reversing gossip, we must first discuss two facts about gossip as a whole: 1. Gossip […]. The post Reverse-Gossip – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Empathy – understanding the feeling and emotions someone is feeling as a way to provide solace and support while building understanding and trust – is a critical leadership skill. I’ve written and recorded several messages about empathy in the past few months, because this practice is more important than ever. In the past, I’ve tried […]. The post Practicing Empathy – The Five L’s appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

We meet in hundreds of ways, but mostly without thinking about why or how to make those meetings more meaningful. Whether it is a party, a baby shower, a team meeting (virtual or otherwise), we typically do it without a process for making it better. The Art of Gathering is a book that will forever […]. The post The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 18, 2020

The topic of today’s episode would have been nearly unthinkable six months ago…and yet, here we are, talking about masks and how contentious they have become. I have a problem with masks, and it’s not what you think. It’s not political and it’s not scientific. Check out the video below and tell me if you […]. The post My Problem with Masks (It’s Not What You Think) – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 11, 2020

If you’re like me, you went to school for a long time. And 13 or more years will teach you that knowledge is what “wins” the game of school. So if knowledge is a good thing (and it is!), where’s the danger? Tweet it out: Make your goal to know more, not to know it […]. The post The Danger of Being a Know-it-All – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 26, 2020

I don’t know about you, but it seems there are more things to distract me than ever. And since distractions are the enemy of productivity and achievement, I’d like to change that. Rather than lamenting those distractions, I’d rather learn the skills for managing distractions. Enter this book, which promises to help us control our […]. The post Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 20, 2020

Everyone knows that new things go better when people know what to expect and how things work. That is the idea and intent behind onboarding – providing information and insight to help people succeed and thrive faster in a new job. Onboarding has been taken more seriously and given more attention in recent years for […]. The post The Right First Steps: Tips for Virtual Onboarding appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 19, 2020

Zoom. At the beginning of the year, maybe you had heard of this tool for online meetings. Now, like Band-Aid and Xerox, it is a product name that has become a verb. People are creating and sending Zoom links for everything from first grade instruction to daily meetings to conversations between grandparents and grandkids. It […]. The post Making Zoom Work for You and Your Team appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 30, 2020

Our subconscious minds are extremely powerful and when we build routines and habits, it allows us to capitalize on this part of our brain. In the video below, I will show you six incredible benefits we get when we flex our subconscious with routines and habits. Tweet it out: Recognize the value and power of […]. The post How Routines Can Improve Your Life – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 16, 2020

Do you remember the TV show “Password”? If you don’t know it, you can check it out here. In the game, two teams attempted to win by conveying mystery words to each other using only single-word clues. The word to be conveyed (the “password”) was given to one player on each team and was whispered […]. The post Be Careful With This Word – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 14, 2020

Few people have ever found meetings to be one of the best parts of their day or job. And virtual meetings? Even before they became the only way we could meet, they tended to have even lower satisfaction scores and effectiveness. Can this be turned around? Is there a way to have better virtual meetings? […]. The post Leading Virtual Meetings – a LinkedIn Learning Course appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 25, 2020

As long as you have been in the workplace, you have had work routines. As your job situations changed, those routines adjusted with you. Rarely have so many seen their working situation change so drastically, so quickly. Now, nearly all of the cues and rhythms that marked your workday are changed. No commute. No coffee […]. The post Why You Need Routines Now More than Ever appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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