Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 7, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe How to Get Lazy People to Work by Kevin Eikenberry on November 29, 2010 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning In our Bud to Boss Workshops we get asked different versions of this question frequently. Sometimes it is asked in a more politically correct way.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 29, 2011
“Leaders need to communicate often, regularly and consistently,” says Margaret Reynolds of Reynolds Consulting, LLC in Lees’ Summit, MO. “Leaders should share their vision at least seven to 10 times with their employees, and to make it clear to employees what is specifically expected of them to do each day to help achieve the collective mission,” she added.
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Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 5, 2011
Michael E. Porter Harvard University professor, explains why business leaders must focus on shared value - creating products and services that benefit not only the company but also society.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 24, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? Five Keys to Better Decision Making in Meetings by Kevin Eikenberry on January 24, 2011 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning Lots of things happen in meetings – some of them even helpful!
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
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. Heck, it isn’t just leaders, it seems to be everyone.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 14, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The First Seven Things to Do When You Get Promoted by Kevin Eikenberry on January 14, 2011 in Building Relationships , Learning , Personal Development Ok, so maybe you aren’t getting promoted right now, but you will someday, so read on.
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Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 10, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Differences Between Feedback and Advice, and Why It Matters by Kevin Eikenberry on January 10, 2011 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning Feedback and advice. In modern organizational life they are related terms. When you look at them grammatically, they are connected, but not as related as I thought before I researched them a bit.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 17, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Ways to Recognize – and Value – Your Expertise by Kevin Eikenberry on January 17, 2011 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning , Personal Development If this title has you scratching your head, wondering if I am suggesting you become an egomaniac, relax!
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 31, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More by Kevin Eikenberry on January 31, 2011 in Books , Leadership , Learning This week’s Resource Recommendation is 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More By Stever Robbins People ask me all the time, “what is the best new time management book out there?
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 19, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe What Are You Collecting? by Kevin Eikenberry on January 19, 2011 in Books , Intention , Leadership , Learning Everyone collects something – and most of collect a lot of things. Daytime talk shows often have people on with bizarre collections: they collect animals, or toys, or they save everything – to the point where their houses can’t hold it all.
Speaker: Jeremy York
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 7, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Power of Focus Words by Kevin Eikenberry on January 7, 2011 in Building Relationships , Decision Making , Intention , Leadership , Learning , Relationships , Success Lots of people set goal for the New Year (or some other time period).
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 8, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe What is the Price? by Kevin Eikenberry on January 8, 2011 in Books , Decision Making , Leadership , Learning A couple of months ago I became aware of a book that was coming out soon and I was fascinated by the title. The book is called The Price of Everything: Solving the Mystery of Why We Pay What We Do and is written by NY TImes Editorial Board member Eduardo Porter.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 22, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Your Flying Future and a Lesson in Creativity by Kevin Eikenberry on January 22, 2011 in Change , Creativity , Leadership , Learning , Solving Problems Today I read a post called The Planes of Tomorrow on the Think Like a Beginner blog.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 3, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe My Five Most Read Posts of 2010 by Kevin Eikenberry on January 3, 2011 in Leadership , Learning This time of year lots of people publish lists. (I wrote one about books last week). Today’s list is simple. These are the five most read posts on my blog in 2010.
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 24, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe 280Daily.com – the Journal You’ve Been Looking For by Kevin Eikenberry on January 24, 2011 in Leadership , Learning I have been a proponent of the value of writing in general , the value of writing a learning journal in particular and the value writing as a form of reflection for a long time.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 15, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 10, 2011
Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Walls are Talking – Making Meetings Work by Kevin Eikenberry on January 10, 2011 in Guest Posts , Leadership , Learning Hi. My name is Remarkable House. That is what Kevin and his team (and his family) call me anyway. For a long time I was a family’s home – for about 47.5 years anyway.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 24, 2011
Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful. Most leaders have been both a mentor and a mentee at some point in their careers.
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 23, 2011
Stay at any Marriott hotel and look in the nightstand drawer in your guest room and you’ll find a Marriott booklet that highlights its milestones and recaps the Marriott story. In the booklet, you’ll also find the following 12 ways that Marriott practices good leadership and customer service : 1. Continually challenge your team to do better. 2. Take good care of your employees, and they’ll take good care of your customers, and the customers will come back. 3.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 20, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 30, 2011
I never really thought much about the parallels between canine and human leadership needs, but Lesley Hunter, the author of, Who Put You in Charge? , has convinced me the parallels are compellingly strong. In her book, Hunter explains: Like dogs, humans need training, leadership, respect and reward. And most importantly, a sense of belonging. In every pack a dog has its role.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 26, 2011
Here are 10 tips for how to maximize employee involvement: Have active ways to listen to your employees. Check often with employees to see if the information you are sharing with them is what they need and what they want. Share information about customer satisfaction with employees. Discuss financial performance with your employees and be sure everyone understands the importance of profitability and how they can contribute to profitability.
Speaker: Jeremy York
2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 17, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 4, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 16, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 6, 2011
skip to main | skip to sidebar Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership Welcome! This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 24, 2011
For nearly a decade now, I've begun my workdays by focusing for 90 minutes, uninterrupted, on the task I decide the night before is the most important one I'll face the following day. After 90 minutes, I take a break. To make this possible, I turn off my email while I'm working, close all windows on my computer, and let the phone go to voicemail if it rings.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 31, 2011
We are all trying to figure out how to get more value from online social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Most of us are just skimming the surface in terms of the potential these networks offer us as individuals. To realize this potential, we need to become more active orchestrators of our social networks, setting the tone and drawing out others.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 31, 2011
The following interview nightmare comes from when I was sitting on the board of directors of a small nonprofit: We were interviewing finalists for the executive director position, and one director asked the last candidate, "Larry, what do you consider your greatest weakness?" Larry thought a minute, flushed, and then answered, "Well, some people I've worked with would say that I have a tendency to just talk on and on without saying anything , but I couldn't agree.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 28, 2011
Almost a decade ago, on a flight from Houston to New York, I found myself sitting next to a seemingly pleasant woman who introduced herself as a sales director for a large technology company. We began with a polite exchange, sharing a few details about our backgrounds and the reasons for our visits to New York. After a few minutes of conversation, I reached for my newspaper, signaling that I wanted to read quietly.
Speaker: Brian Richardson
With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too
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