Today I am not answering a question that our Clients usually ask, instead, I am asking YOU a question. What are you reading? And after that, I'll give a few tips for how to be a better reader. https://youtu.be/0eq4YQQZ-Sc?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: The best leaders are readers. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Check out my blog post on the … [Read more...]
Why All Great Leaders are Salespeople at Heart
Leaders are salespeople—and great leaders are great salespeople. You may not buy my idea (after all, I am trying to sell it to you). If you don’t buy this premise it’s probably because you have some beliefs/images/thoughts about sales people that contradict your beliefs/images/thoughts about leaders. If you already buy my idea then you will love what’s to come. If you … [Read more...]
Training is an Event. Learning is a Process
I say that often. It’s part of my personal philosophy, and it’s part of my business philosophy. Let me explain. People around the world (you included) buy learning materials, books, audio programs, and webinars and attend lectures and workshops every day. Those learning options exist whether you want to learn about leadership, leopards or being a lifeguard. Companies and … [Read more...]
What Do You Call Yourself?
Today I'm going back to my days at Chevron Phillips, telling a story to help you look at your role and your "title" in a new way. https://youtu.be/eICI_nOPuTE?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: Regardless of the title on your business card, think of yourself as a leader. @KevinEikenberry … [Read more...]
Learning From a Horrible Boss
Unfortunately, today's question is not an uncommon one. We've all likely had a horrible boss (or two or three...) at some point or another in our career. And while learning from a great boss is a much more pleasant experience, the truth is we can learn from anyone. So in the video below, I'm sharing five tips for learning from a horrible boss - whether you have one now, had one … [Read more...]
Coaching Success … In 10 Sentences
Coaching is one of your most important roles. When you do it well, it can also be one of the most gratifying parts of being a leader. While I have long shared insights and helped others learn to be better coaches, I wanted to see if I could summarize the essence of coaching success into seven sentences. I didn’t succeed. Instead, below you will find ten "rules," that if you … [Read more...]
The New Leader’s First Team Meeting
We recently received this question: Do you have any tips for communicating with my team as a new leader? In today's video, I'm going to answer this question from a slightly different angle by helping leaders lead their first team meeting - providing ideas and solutions for how to communicate and what to communicate in this very important … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Conduct a 360 Leadership Assessment
One of the best tools for accelerating your leadership development is a 360 Assessment. The gist is this: Eight to 10 of your coworkers, and specifically your employees, spend some time assessing your abilities to lead, manage, communicate, motivate and more. So whether you are a team leader or the CEO of a company, you should be soliciting that kind of feedback, especially … [Read more...]
5 Really Good Reasons for You to Relax This Long Weekend
The long Memorial Day weekend is upon us, so it's a great time to remind you why you should make time to relax and have fun. You have a lot on your plate. You have lots to think about, lots to do and lots to decide. Still, you will be so much more successful if you unplug and take a breather every once in a while (starting this weekend). However, before the sheer thought of … [Read more...]
How Important are Leaders?
Today I'm asking and answering a paradoxical question: How important are leaders? And the answer will help all of us to be better leaders. https://youtu.be/k-kFjqwZQ1U?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it Out: Remember that, while you are important, leadership isn't about you at all. @KevinEikenberry … [Read more...]