One of earliest tools I learned how to use growing up on a farm was a tape measure. There are several reasons for that. It is often used, using it won’t hurt you (think hammer, saw or torch!), and my Dad carried a small one in his pocket. As a boy, emulating Dad was always a

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In my work coaching leaders and members of my team, I am often reminded of the tremendous role that habits play in our lives and work. Of course that impact can be for positive or not – the purpose of this article is to help you use habits more effectively to create the results you

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As leaders, we will eventually have to earn the respect and credibility of people whose shoes we’ve never been in and whose jobs we’ve never held. Check out today’s video for tips to smoothly handle this leadership challenge. https://youtu.be/puI9pau7Q3g?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: As a coach, bring the expertise you do have, and worry less on

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Today I’m making up a word, and while you might not find it on dictionary.com, it might change your life and your results as a leader and person. Check it out in the video below. Tweet it out: Reflection + Action = Reflaction; a powerful way to make change happen. @KevinEikenberry From this Episode: Learn

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Results and productivity are higher when people are committed to their work, and higher levels of commitment or engagement increase job satisfaction, safety performance and focus, while reducing on-the-job stress and turnover. But how does a new leader increase employees’ commitment? Isn’t that something employees have to do for themselves? Actually, both you and employees play

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  I was recently asked, How do I influence others to want to be better and recognize where growth needs to occur? It’s an important question and one that I know many others have. The shortest answer is two-fold: Influence them by improving yourself everyday Spur their recognition through solid, ongoing coaching. Let me say

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John Steinbeck, the great author, said it as well as it can be said: “It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him.” The opposite is true too. That is perhaps the most important, yet most often overlooked, key to your success as a leader.  If you want to

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I recently got an email from a Client with this question: What makes a great trainer? And the answer to this question also pertains to us as coaches. Check out today’s episode to find out more! Tweet it out: The best trainers are completely focused on the learning and the learning; they know it isn’t

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Yes, there really is such a thing as positive criticism and these four tips will help you give this feedback more effectively. Check it out in the video below. Tweet it out: The best coaches can give criticism in a way that is caring and kind – without the message being lost. @BudtoBoss

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