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 23, 2022

Change is all around you. Likely you are working through, dealing with, and leading more than one change right now. As we face change and try to make change happen, we can’t lose sight of some keys to making it all work. And those keys aren’t about your change, but about human nature and how […]. The post What Can’t Change in Times of Change appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

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

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

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

JULY 18, 2021

When we think about innovation, we often think of the big home-run idea – the kind books are written about and dreams are made of. We get starry-eyed at the prospect – and then discouraged that we aren’t creative enough and could never be that innovative. But what if we thought about innovation differently? What […]. The post Big Little Breakthroughs appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

APRIL 25, 2021

I’ve been in the learning and development world since it was called “the training department.” And over that nearly thirty years, I have seen every possible trend in learning approaches. The latest, and perhaps one of the most timely and relevant, is the master class format. Today, I am proud to announce our version of […]. The post Introducing Remarkable Master Classes appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

We all want to be life-long or continual learners, but just saying that isn’t enough. The only sustainable way to accomplish this is to be learning every day. In the video below, I’m sharing three simple ways to help incorporate more learning in your life. Tweet it out: Being a life-long learner means learning something […]. The post Learn Something Today – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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 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 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

MAY 3, 2020

Leadership coaching can be valuable. Leadership is complex, and leaders often need additional guidance and support. Typically, they have fewer people they can turn to for advice and perspective. Most leadership coaching pairs a coach with a leader for an extended period to help them reach their development goals. However, today’s times demand something different. […].

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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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