Kevin Eikenberry is a multiple-time bestselling author and the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a leadership and learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, small firms, universities, government agencies and hospitals.
Some cultures see disagreement as negative, but it can actually be very helpful. Allowing polite debate and the sharing of ideas helps people think better. There may be...
Sharing context with employees is a crucial aspect of effective management. While vision, goals, strategies, plans, and feedback are all important, providing context...
Perspective, asking good questions, and building strong relationships are all vital aspects of effective coaching. Consider which of these aspects resonates most with...
Hybrid teams should strategize to make the most of both in-person and remote work settings to boost productivity and collaboration. Leaders play a crucial role in...
Team negativity can severely impact a team's culture, productivity, and overall success. While negative situations are inevitable, leaders can take proactive steps to...
Transformational leadership starts with you. Before you can inspire and empower others, you need to transform yourself. Embrace personal growth and development to become...
Kris had an important change she wanted to implement with her team. She wanted it to be a success, so before diving in, she thought about the workplace changes she had...
If you want to be reminded how important hiring is for teams and organizations, think about the costs of bad selection. Beyond the direct costs associated with those...
There are plenty of questions I get asked about coaching, but there are two I think are important that aren’t often broached. So while there are plenty of coaching...
Leadership styles are a major part of many leadership development programs, and a popular way to train leaders. It gives them a sense of who they are and how they can be...
There is a short list of things for which nearly everyone strives. When you put that list in terms of our work, success and career, productivity is one of those...
I know there are plenty of possible strategies for your business, and you might be thinking I am suggesting adding a new one. But for now, I am not (necessarily)...
We lead in a complex and uncertain world—and with uncertainty comes challenges that require leaders to be resilient. Our ability to overcome and see past challenges...
In early January, Shopify unilaterally canceled all meetings of more than two people, saving a reported 95,000 hours. As is often the case, the specifics tell a slightly...
It is one thing to take a group of individuals and create a team in a shared environment/workplace. It is another when everyone is remote from each other, on a level...
In a world that is changing faster than ever, many leaders are, understandably, looking for the golden ticket—the skill that will change their results significantly....
There is plenty of discussion about negative feedback, and why not? While we have all gotten plenty of it, it isn’t often very effective, so leaders and coaches always...
