Focus. It is one of those words everyone says is a good thing and something most people would like to be better at. Yet, focus alone, isn't enough. What you focus on is what really matters. Take some time to think: What are you focused on right now? What are your priorities? To become the best leader you can be, and to best serve both your team members and your … [Read more...]
Working Long Hours Doesn’t Mean Dedication
Why do you hire new employees? Ok, this seems like an obvious question, and no, it isn’t a trick. We hire people because we have assignments that need to be completed, sales to be made, and products to be created, manufactured, shipped and billed. We hire people because we're growing and because other people leave. We hire people to be productive and to get work done. … [Read more...]
You Can’t Control Everything, So Focus More on This
There is a difference between what we can control and what we can merely influence. Sometimes we get the two mixed up, and it leads to major headaches. Take elections, for example. There's no question that voting is a civic responsibility, but your vote doesn't control who gets elected. It does influence who represents you, however. The same applies to every election. So … [Read more...]
6 Tips for a Super Successful Summer
Summer is the season of “school’s out,” cook outs and vacations. Summer is also the season of warmth, longer days and the period of greatest growth in the natural world around us. As leaders, we must navigate all those truths to create a successful summer for our teams, both at work and in the rest of their lives. The challenge, as is often the case in life, is about seeking … [Read more...]
5 Steps to More Beneficial Conversations
Engaging conversation with your employees does more than just provide you with something interesting to talk about. Each time you dive into an insightful conversation, you are building rapport, understanding and trust with employees. Your relationship improves, and with it, so does employee collaboration, cooperation, performance, motivation, engagement, morale and … [Read more...]
The Leader’s Role in Onboarding
When you're a new leader or you've made a shift and are leading a new team, thinking about the onboarding of others is not usually top of mind. And the reality is, it should be. In today's video, I'm giving five pieces of advice to help you onboard your new team more quickly and more effectively so that everyone can be more … [Read more...]
The Power of Practice
In today's video, I'm building on an idea that I touched on in last week's video, Building Confidence as a Coach. And that idea is practice and the power behind it. https://youtu.be/10iBfH_nX50?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: Practice. Done well, it is how we grow, improve, and build successful habits. @KevinEikenberry Check out the Remarkable Podcast episode on … [Read more...]
The Power of 1 Minute
Do you think you don't have a minute to spare? You should think again. In one short minute, you can accomplish so much: Identify something you are grateful for Encourage someone Smile Do some stretching Listen to someone Observe what is going on around you Reflect on what you have learned today Say “thank you" Notice someone’s strength Take a … [Read more...]
Do You Even Know How to Lead by Example?
Your employees are watching you, and they're being influenced by your behavior, for better or worse. Are you leading by example? Are you behaving in a way that you want your people to emulate? Are your actions always in the best interest of the team and organization? If you are leading by example, you aren't relying on your words alone to guide your employees. Certainly it … [Read more...]
Building Confidence as a Coach
Your role as a leader, new or otherwise, includes being a successful coach. And like anything else in life, when we are more confident at something, we are better at it. So in today's video, I am going to give you specific, practical and proactive strategies to help you be a better coach. https://youtu.be/tuH78sq4Dus?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: Confidence helps … [Read more...]