Kevin Eikenberry, Author at The Kevin Eikenberry Group

How to Influence Positive Mindsets on Your Remote Teams

by Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder The Remote Leadership Institute Even before the current COVID-19 crisis, leaders often asked me how to combat negative attitudes on their teams. These were mostly teams that worked together in the same location and so they were concerned about the infectious nature of negative attitudes. Now, with all the anxiety we’re

Can You Overuse Your Webcam?

I am a huge fan of the webcam. In fact, more often than not, I recommend that you use a webcam when holding virtual meetings or conversations. That being said, there are a few instances when using a webcam isn’t advised or preferable. Check out the video below for tips on when to (and when

What Does Engagement Really Mean?

Engagement is one of the most talked about terms in business today. Books are being written about it, speeches are being given extolling the virtues of it, and leaders are being asked to create it. Everyone is talking about engagement. But while everyone is talking, few are asking: what is engagement, anyway? Here’s my description:

Juggling Balls You Can’t Drop: How to be Successful Parent, Employee, Teacher (and Spouse) Without Going Crazy

Working remotely is hard. Parenting is hard. Being a full-time schoolteacher is hard. Now you are being asked to do all of them at once. If you are working and teaching from home (and more) right now, we have been thinking about you, and have created something special for you. Call it shelter-in-place, stay at

The Importance of Remote Team Building

by Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder Remote Leadership Institute The transition from leading from the corner office to leading from home has created a number of logistical and management challenges. We’ve already unpacked a number of those here on this site, in our book, The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership, and on our COVID-19 resource site.

It’s Always Showtime – Remarkable TV

You are leading…and others are watching. This is true when things are going well and when they’re not going so well. That’s right. That means as a leader, you are on display. And in the words of my friend, Tom Peters, it’s always showtime. However, all of this does not mean that I am suggesting

What Team Are You On? Defining a Leader’s Teammate Responsibilities

Most leaders think of their job as that of leading. They have a responsibility for helping that team reach their goals. They have expectations placed on them by the organization to manage and lead. But leaders are teammates too. They are likely on at least two teams – the team of their peers and the

Providing You the Help You Need Right Now

Everyone wants to help. And everyone is pivoting to help you work and lead remotely right now. But most of those well-meaning people are pivoting. At the Kevin Eikenberry Group, we have been working remotely for more than a decade. We’ve specifically been helping remote leaders (i.e. https://RemoteLeadershipInstitute.com ) for over five years. We know

The Physics Lesson We All Know

Even if you never took a physics class, and even if you hated science class in high school, you know, loosely, what is known as the Law of Gravity. Stated in less scientific terms (you’re welcome), it says this: What goes up, must come down. The inverse is true, though not in the physical

Don’t Put Negatives Under a Microscope – Remarkable TV

Focus is really important to leaders. What we study and think about, GROWS. So during difficult times, it’s even more important to be sure that we aren’t focusing on the negative; that we avoid putting negativity under the microscope. Here’s what I mean… Tweet it out: Focus on what you want – don’t put negativity

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