Today's question is about perceptions - and specifically, how you can shift the perception others have of you to that of a leader. Check out this short video below to hear more! http://kevineikenberry.wistia.com/medias/vy8cqftfzg?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The best way to change perceptions is make your intention clear and live what you want the … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Should Leaders Keep Their Distance?
Today's question is a sticky one, and one that I bet almost every leader can relate to at some point or another in their career... Do you see the need to maintain some type of distance between a leader and followers? http://kevineikenberry.wistia.com/medias/7g6laact8l?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=665 Recognizing the difference between a leader and their … [Read more...]
Get Uncomfortable! 5 Reasons to Make Discomfort Your Friend
Ahh, the comfort zone. As humans, we strive for comfort. We covet, look for and have created products and even entire industries to help us find and maintain high levels of comfort (hello Lazy-Boy!). We are hard wired to seek physical, mental and emotional comfort. Given that, you might be surprised by the title of this piece. (Could I really want you to … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Coaching vs. Reprimanding
We get A LOT of questions - in training, during coaching sessions, at industry events, on my blog... Leadership is complex, with a lot of moving pieces, and these complexities lead to questions. That's why we address some of these frequently asked question in a video here on this blog. These questions, covering coaching, new leadership, communications and more, come … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of Coaching Success
If you are a manager, you are also a coach. You just can't avoid that. You will need to evaluate your employees' performance, and offer them guidance and support for making necessary improvements. Otherwise, they won't reach their full potential. Gaining the confidence to coach your employees is a big challenge for first-time supervisors. However, just like the alphabet is … [Read more...]
Livecast Interview with Ken Blanchard
We recently held a 3-hour Video Livecast during which we featured several targeted interviews with top leadership executives and best-selling authors. And today we'd like to share one of those with you. In this video, you will hear from Ken Blanchard, best-selling author of the iconic leadership book "The One Minute … [Read more...]
Livecast Interview with Cheryl Bachelder
We recently held a 3-hour Video Livecast during which we featured several targeted interviews with top leadership executives and best-selling authors. And today we'd like to share one of those with you. In this video, you will hear from Cheryl Bachelder, CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., as she discusses her leadership transitions and how she made it to the top as a … [Read more...]
Four Important Leadership Characteristics
Kevin Eikenberry offers these thoughts on leadership ... When I think about leadership, I think about lots of things. I think about initiative. Leaders must lead by taking action. They must see things that need to be done and them make them happen. I think about caring. The best leaders care about those around them. And they don’t just talk about how much they … [Read more...]