When you think about performance reviews, what do you think? Chances are, your first thoughts aren’t positive, and the day of your performance review isn’t a day you circle with positive anticipation. The fact is that . . . Most performance reviews . . . aren’t very effective. Most performance reviews . . . are stressful.

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Previously, I wrote about the importance of seeing opportunity in your team and what you can do to help your team see opportunities as well. I ended that post by telling you that the way to create that opportunity view was by creating a definiteness of purpose across all members of your team. I promised

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It’s an age-old question: are leaders made or born? My answer is “yes” and here’s what I mean… We are born with talents that can help us, but we must learn the skills to be a highly effective leader. @KevinEikenberry (Tweet It) You can learn more about the Bud to Boss workshops here. If you

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There is a phrase that TSA uses over the speakers at airports, in public service advertisements and on billboards like the one I recently saw (and took this picture of) in a baggage claim area. If you see something, say something. TSA is wisely using this catchy phrase for several reasons: They want to reinforce

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A few weeks ago I recommended a movie not because I am a movie critic, but because it could be used to learn and reflect from in our role as a leader. (Check out that recommendation for 12 Angry Men here.) This week, in light of the recent death of Robin Williams, I have decided

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OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE What do you see in the title above? Do you see “opportunity is nowhere”? Or do you see “opportunity is now here”? The letters are the same so both of them are “there”– and it depends on what you see as to what actions you might take next. You have the same situation as

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For leaders, it’s a delicate balance to handle conflict situations: getting involved too soon or too late both have consequences. Watch this short video for tips on when and how to address conflict for maximum success! Leaders know when to step in and help resolve conflict – not too soon, and definitely not too late!

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Recently I wrote about why as leaders and coaches we mess up when we focus all (or far too much) of our coaching time on lower performers. In that piece, I made the argument for spending at least 50% of your energy, focus and time on coaching and further developing your top or best performers.

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If you have read very much of my writing, you’ve read that I believe that too much emphasis can be placed on goal setting. This isn’t because setting goals isn’t important, but because too many people exert effort to set goals, then relax as if the job is done. This is like going to the starting

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New leaders often feel like they need all the answers right from the start. But NOT knowing it all may actually get you further. Find out why in the short video below. If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room. @KevinEikenberry (Tweet It) You can learn more about

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