Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 29, 2022

The lifeblood of any business is customers. Without customers, businesses don’t last very long. While all customers are valuable, the most valuable are lifelong customers. The question for owners, leaders, and salespeople is how can we predictably create those lifelong customers? A new book – The Come Back Culture: 10 Business Practices the Create Lifelong […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 2, 2022

Are you returning to the office? Is your staff worried and anxious? Are you? After two years of working away from our former second home, people are worried and concerned about coming back. As a leader, what can you do to understand and ease those concerns? What are Their Concerns? A quick internet search will […]. The post How to Ease Concerns About Returning to the Office appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 1, 2022

Does your team have the talent you want and need? Are you experiencing staffing challenges, perhaps even losing great talent? Are you having trouble attracting the talent you need to maintain and grow your business? Rather than looking at the economy, the Great Resignation, or your competitors, maybe it is time to look in the […]. The post Helping Leaders Become Talent Magnets appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 5, 2022

Think goal first. That seems like pretty solid advice. And it seems like something that is easy to do. And yet…we don’t always do that. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a short story from my own personal work that highlights the importance of remembering to think goal first and keep adjusting routines to stay in […]. The post Think Goal First – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Organizational culture has been an important topic for a number of years, but right now, as I’m recording this video at the beginning of 2022, culture has never been a bigger focus. Organizations around the globe are trying to figure out what the future of their workplace will look like. And rightfully so, they’re concerned […]. The post Three Cultures You Must Consider – Remarkable TV 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 12, 2021

There are lots of reasons to listen to podcasts. If you choose to listen to one on leadership, chances are one of your goals is learning from podcasts. Each week on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, I interview a leadership expert or expert leader. My goal is always to create a conversation that is not only […]. The post What I’ve Learned from My Podcast This Year appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Driven in large part by the pandemic, a useful and needed conversation about improving mental health has moved to the front of the stage. And as helpful as that is, the timing seems off. If we wait until we are mentally unhealthy to address it (personally, organizationally, and/or as a society), we are causing unnecessary […]. The post Putting a Focus on Mental Fitness appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

For many people, work is changing. When, where, how, and with whom we do it are all up for grabs. If the future of work is changing, that means the future of leadership is changing too. If you want to be successful, that is. Before you can be a successful leader in the future of […]. The post Leadership in the Future of Work appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 31, 2021

More gratitude? Yes, please. I’m trying to imagine the person who wouldn’t want more of it… and I’m having trouble. On the other hand, it is one thing to want more gratitude, and another to know how to find it or create it and then savor it. Stated a different way, while we all want […]. The post Would You Like More Gratitude in Your Life? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The future of work for many will include new flexibility in when, where, and with whom people are working. Those changes mean leaders need to adjust their approaches and habits to be prepared for leading in the future. We have long said that while much about leadership hasn’t and won’t change (even with a pandemic), […]. The post Refreshed for the Future of Work appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you are a goal setter (which improves the chances of getting where you want to go), you will achieve them – maybe not all, but many of them. And often people feel empty or feel a sense of ennui when they reach a goal. The good news is, reaching your goal IS the goal. […]. The post What to Do When You Reach a Goal? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 31, 2021

Think about a time when you were really confident – when you did something and before you did it, you were confident about how well it was going to go. What happens when you’re confident? Things generally go pretty well, right? Confidence is critical to our success, especially as leaders. In the video here, I’ll […]. The post Five Keys to Greater Confidence – Remarkable TV 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 11, 2021

Let me start with the obvious: 2020 and 2021 (so far) have been hard on your organization and also for you as a leader and likely a long-distance teammate. Now for the equally true but less obvious: The future, starting now and for awhile, isn’t going to be easier – in fact, it might be […]. The post The Future of Work: Challenge or Opportunity?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 7, 2021

Recently, I was reminded of the Smith System – a safe driving methodology designed to reduce the chance of major accidents. I was taught this system before I received my company car, and I still remember the five key ideas. In reviewing that list – from memory – 35+ years later, I realized those same […]. The post What Leaders Can Learn from a Safe Driving System appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Long before a pandemic, when many of our meetings were in person, meetings were often riddled with inefficiency and frustration. The shift to virtual meetings hasn’t made it better. While there are many causes of the challenges, it is possible to have productive virtual meetings that are highly collaborative and stay on track. Making that […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Maybe you have been part of a book club before – or maybe you haven’t and have always wanted to. But have you ever been in a leadership book club? Or one that was led by the author(s) of the book you are reading? Now you can! When you join the From Bud to Boss […]. The post A Virtual Book Club for New Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 20, 2020

We’ve all been in virtual meetings where a participant (maybe it’s you?) mutes themselves at the start and remains muted for the entirety of the meeting. And while there are a variety of reasons and situations where muting makes sense (I’ll review them in the video), there are even more reasons why you should UNMUTE […]. The post Mute Yourself, Not Your Team – 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

AUGUST 17, 2020

No one would argue against the value of empathy. Yet, most would agree it is often in short supply. And while, from an organizational or societal perspective, we could always use more of it, the need is greater than ever. That is why now is the Age of Empathy. Let me tell you why, why […]. The post Now is the Age of Empathy appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 16, 2020

Of all the consequences wrought by the COVID-19 situation, one has been a nearly complete stoppage of all development for leaders. This stoppage is understandable, but unfortunate when leaders (you!) need support and development now more than ever. That is why we have created a first-of-its-kind, virtual leadership broadcast, bringing world-class leadership experts to your […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 5, 2020

As I talk to leaders and team members who are working remotely, I hear their challenges, struggles, and concerns. One of the biggest challenges I hear is about remote team communication. People are figuring out the technology and making that work. But Zoom, Slack, and Microsoft Teams (and all the tools like them) don’t perfect […]. The post A Way to Improve Team Communication – Even When Working Remotely 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

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. Here’s what I mean… Tweet it out: Focus on what you want – don’t put negativity […].

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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. Knowing this, we decided about six weeks ago to share these remote leadership mistakes in a free webinar – to help leaders serve their teams better. Little did we know how […]. The post 5 Common Mistakes That Remote Leaders Make That Destroy Productivity and Derail Teamwork appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & L

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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. But today I take a step back to explore the great power of […]. The post The Power of Commitment appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 1, 2020

Is it reasonable to expect to enjoy your work? That is the question that opens Eat Sleep Work Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job. If your answer is yes, but you aren’t quite there most days, or if you would like to inject even more joy at work, this book is for you. […]. The post Eat Sleep Work Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Regardless of our role – customer facing or not – as leaders, it is extremely important that we think about customer service. In the video below, I’m sharing a simple exercise that you can use individually or with your team to leverage lessons from a customer service disaster. Tweet it out: Use lessons from the […]. The post Learning From a Customer Service Disaster – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 7, 2020

When I started researching and working on this Remarkable TV episode, I discovered that like much of our language, the meaning of the words ‘politically correct’ have changed over time – leading people to have very different opinions on the meaning of the words. And given this, I don’t think that they are very effective […].

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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. As a leader, you might feel like you are sometimes walking a tightrope, trying to navigate […]. The post Leadership is a Balancing Act appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

What if I told you I could give you a tool that would help you understand yourself better? What if I said it could give you a glimpse into some of your strengths and possible blind spots? And what if that same tool could help you communicate better with others? Would you be interested? That […]. The post Understand Yourself and Others Better with This Tool appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

By now it is likely obvious to you. Where we work and how we work together has changed forever. More and more people are spending more and more of their time working separately from their teammates. The future of work is remote teamwork. And as the future changes, we must change and adapt to help […]. The post 12 Weeks to Being a Great Remote Teammate appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Positive intent sounds like a good idea. As we go through our day, we generally have a positive intent in what we do, right? And yet, we sometimes wonder about others. We wonder about people’s motives and agendas. And the more we wonder, often the more negative our assumptions become. I believe that assuming positive […]. The post Unlock the Power of Positive Intent appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 19, 2019

There are plenty of reasons people dislike meetings. Just ask and you’ll have no trouble getting a long list. But let’s not focus on the negative. Instead of listing the problems with meetings, I’d rather talk about creating better meetings. If you use these four ideas, you will have more effective, more focused, and overall […]. The post Four Ways to Make Your Meetings Better appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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