By Kevin Eikenberry Experts say that people are truly complex bundles of energy. Therefore, it makes sense to think about how we can manage, use, and increase the amount of energy in our bodies and minds. Why? Because when we are better energy managers, we can create better results in all areas of our lives. The topic of personal energy is much larger than can be covered … [Read more...]
After the Congratulations Stop
By Kevin Eikenberry You’ve gotten the promotion – perhaps the one you have dreamed of for a long time. You have moved from individual contributor to leader. While some might be jealous, mostly you have been congratulated on your new role. But after the congratulations fade the reality sets in – you have a new job, and you aren’t exactly sure where to start. If you are asking … [Read more...]
What Do I Do First?
By Kevin Eikenberry 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 the question I get asked often is what I'm answering today. And the question is, what do I do first? Are you ready Let's get … [Read more...]
The Six Secrets You Need to Boost Your Confidence
By Kevin Eikenberry Have you ever seen the movie or stage musical The Sound of Music? If so, you probably remember Maria leaving the Abbey to become a governess. As she winds her way through town toward the von Trapp mansion, she sings about her lack of confidence in her ability to succeed in this role. In the course of the song, she convinces herself that she can be … [Read more...]
Remember the Goal for Giving Feedback
By Kevin Eikenberry As a leader and coach, giving feedback is an important part of our job. And while we know that, sometimes we find it hard to give feedback because it doesn’t seem like people accept it. While there are many tactics and specific approaches you can use to give feedback, they will be more important when we start by remembering the goal of feedback. The … [Read more...]
Three Commitments that Leaders Must Make
By Kevin Eikenberry Perhaps this title is a little misleading. What I mean is, you don’t necessarily have to make any of these commitments. However, the degree that you don’t make them, you will reduce your success as a leader. There is a direct correlation between a leader’s commitment and their success. Given that profoundly important point, perhaps a more accurate … [Read more...]
A Better Way for Leaders to Look at Change
By Kevin Eikenberry As a leader, whether you like it or not, you are in the business of change. Put another way, leading change is an important and ever-present part of your leadership work. While we all have significant experience with change both personally and organizationally, how we look at change can make a huge impact on our success. While I do not know what your … [Read more...]
Three Types of Expectations to Set with Team Members
by Kevin Eikenberry You've got questions, 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 successful, productive and confident. And the question I'm answering today is about setting expectations. Are you ready? Let's get started. When you think about setting expectations, the … [Read more...]
Three Things to Share with Your Team
By Kevin Eikenberry When we were kids, our parents and teachers taught us that sharing is an important life skill. Today, I am going to talk about things we can (and should) share as a leader. There are three important things that we should be sharing. Encouragement Your Ear Enthusiasm How about sharing encouragement? I have written that when you … [Read more...]
Why You Should Be Thinking About the Great Resignation
By Kevin Eikenberry The Great Resignation. It seems to be the topic everyone is talking about. Maybe you have been impacted by it, or maybe you haven’t been. Either way, there are three reasons you should be thinking about it as a leader. The Truth in the Trend Record numbers of people have quite their jobs in the last few months. The data is real. If you have … [Read more...]