You've got questions, and we've got answers. Hi, I'm Kevin Eikenberry, answering the questions that new leaders ask us. Actually, it's our goal to help all leaders be more productive, successful, and confident. And to do that today, we're going to answer a question about accelerating your career. I'm going to give you two ways to accelerate your career. Are you ready? Let's get … [Read more...]
7 Things to Do to Keep From Burning Out
Are you feeling burned out? Have you ever been burnt out? Chances are high that the answer is yes. There are ways to prevent burnout. Here are seven ways to keep yourself from burning out: Recognize burnout for what it is: a form of exhaustion. It is caused by excessive and extended physical, emotional, and mental stress. Good news-- this list will help you … [Read more...]
First, Define the Problem
By Guy Harris Many people rise to leadership positions because they can solve problems. That was certainly true for me. One of the reasons I quickly moved from an individual contributor role to a supervisor position in my first civilian job after the Navy was that I knew how to solve the technical problems my team faced. I excelled at individual problem solving and that … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Create Collaborative Culture as a Leader
By Lisa Steingold Every leader knows that collaboration is the key to success in any business. But collaboration doesn’t just mean working together; it means harnessing the power of the sum of the parts. It’s this alchemy that produces increased productivity, more significant innovation, and problem-solving ability. “No one can whistle a symphony; it takes a whole … [Read more...]
How Do I Lead People Older Than I Am?
You've got questions, and we've got answers. Hi, I'm Kevin. I am very answering the questions that new leaders ask us. Actually, it's our goal to help all leaders be more effective, productive, successful, and confident. And to do that, I'm going to answer the questions I get asked, including, how do I lead people older than I am? Are you ready? Let's get started. It's a … [Read more...]