You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Hi, I’m Kevin Eikenberry, answering the questions that new and frontline leaders ask us. Actually, it’s our goal to help all leaders be more productive, successful, and confident. And this video series is just one way we do that.

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Guest post by Ryan Gottfredson As a leadership researcher and consultant, I commonly have employees evaluate the effectiveness of their managers. Then, on the back-end of these, I occasionally have interviews or coaching calls with these managers.  Through this experience, I have been able to identify the difference between good and great managers. But before

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If it has not happened already, the day is coming when you will need to implement a change that was not your idea and that you either do not like or at least have reservations about. As a new, front-line leader, that situation is incredibly difficult. You might feel stuck between your team and “management.”

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  By Janice Chaka If you’re an introvert who recently stepped into a leadership role, don’t fret. Read this brief guide to learn how you can tackle challenges and succeed. Are you an introvert looking for ways to be an effective leader? If so, you aren’t alone! Approximately 25 to 40 percent of the population is composed

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We make thousands of micro choices each day, most of them subconsciously guided by our habits and beliefs. These micro choices have a tremendous impact on our lives. It is the culmination of these micro choices that create our perspectives, outlook, results, and our lives.

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As I work with frontline leaders in our Bud to Boss workshops, I frequently hear this concern after we discuss a coaching approach, change management strategy, or communication technique:  “Guy, I hear what you’re saying, and it all sounds great. I just can’t do that with my team.” It is not always verbalized the same

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by Kevin Eikenberry Ok, you’ve all heard about the importance of engaging your employees. In fact, you’ve probably heard it directly from me or Guy if you’ve been hanging around here very long.  Here’s some data to “prove” it though.   Here’s what a survey from Maclean and Company recently found: A disengaged employee costs an

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by Kevin Eikenberry It’s that time of year when we celebrate ghosts and witches and all things Halloween-y. Most of those things we consider “scary” aren’t real, so they don’t really make us all that fearful. Spiders, on the other hand… Scary or a work of art? If you aren’t too afraid of spiders, the

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