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: 

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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

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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

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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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When you think cutting-edge information about working from home, you might not think of Walmart. But since they sell more stuff than anyone else in the country, they know a thing or two about what people are buying. And what they are buying are a lot of new tops… and not a lot of pants

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I guess my bias shows through in the title of this article. It implies that we can be confident now. Yes, I chose the word remaining, and not building, rebuilding, or salvaging. Confidence in uncertain times is important for us personally and can be a beacon of hope to those around us. The question is,

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The move has been made – you are working from home. And while things might be settling down a bit, reality has set in too. There is more to remote work success than you might have realized. Whether you are a remote leader trying to figure out how much to check in, or a team

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If you look now, even in this time of uncertainty, you can see hope. While I have watched very little news (which is one reason it is easier to see hope), what little I have seen tells stories of companies switching production, neighbors helping neighbors, and tremendous acts of kindness and humanity. I see hope

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Recently I suggested that we have a National Commitment Day. If you missed that, you can watch it here. So after we make the commitment, the question is…NOW WHAT? Here are six steps to help you get greater success in achieving what you have committed to. Tweet it out: Commitment without a plan won’t get

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