There are podcasts on every imaginable topic. Anything that you have an interest in, there’s probably a podcast or five about it. And many of those we might choose to listen to are for entertainment purposes only. And that’s fantastic. I hope you’re doing that. But if you’re wondering how you can use a podcast to
Our prodigious ability to learn is one of the things that makes us human. And while much of what we think about as learning is an individual endeavor, the truth is, regardless of our learning style, we can learn much with and through others. Whether you are thinking about your own personal learning journey or
Two of the biggest buzzwords in organizational development circles over the past two years are engagement and retention. Both are rightfully pursued as important objectives. Unfortunately given all this talk, they are still misunderstood, and actions taken to improve them aren’t taken (or the wrong actions are taken). It’s time to change that. That’s why
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 become more effective, productive, successful and confident. And this video series is one of the ways that we try to do that. Today, I’m answering a question about
Sometimes we make things too hard. People like me who write about leadership and teams and organizational issues try to build models and all sorts of things to help people and teams achieve more. It doesn’t have to be as complicated or difficult as we sometimes make it, and it always starts with you. People
I understand. The comfort zone is pretty nice. It’s, well, comfortable. But if you’re watching this video, of the millions you could have chosen, I’m guessing that you want more than that? You want more for yourself. You want more for your family. You want more for your team and more for your organization. You have
Year-end is often seen as a time for reflection, and I support that tendency. Today, I want to help guide your reflection by sharing some reflections of my own about what leaders may have learned and perhaps still can from the trends and events of the last 12 months. Consider these leadership lessons from 2022
In many important ways, what it takes to lead is unchanging. The principles of effective leadership haven’t really changed. What has changed is context. It is easy to see that the situations in which we find ourselves as leaders do change and are changing. So, while the foundational principles of leadership are stable, the world
As a new supervisor, it is important that you remember to maintain a positive workplace and keep an upbeat attitude. Attitude is contagious. A positive person can alter the vibe of the entire room. Negative attitudes can do the same. Negativity can spread and even create a toxic workplace. If you find yourself coming into
Engagement is one of those words that gets used a lot. We need to have more employee engagement. We need more engaged employees. Well, what is engagement, anyway? What does it mean to be engaged at work? Well, first of all, it’s more than satisfaction. I mean, people can be satisfied in their job, but
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