The picture is of part of our booth at the American Society for Training and Development’s (ASTD) International Convention this week. Four of us from the Kevin Eikenberry Group are here talking about leadership with learning professionals from around the world. It is an exhilarating opportunity. The air is thick with passion and purpose. AS
I just heard on the morning news that the first video was uploaded to YouTube – 5 years ago. Think about how much YouTube has changed people’s habits, the Internet, and the media landscape. Why talk about YouTube on a leadership blog (beyond that fact that you can check out my YouTube channel here)? As
This week’s Resource Recommendation: The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Right by Atul Gawande This book is about the value of the “lowly” checklist. Its author is a working surgeon, a two-time author, a contributor to The New Yorker and a consultant to the World Health Organization on, among other things, checklists. It is,
I was asked a question about reluctant team members recently, and while the specifics of this question might not be familiar, the general situation is likely something you’ve seen, wondered about or experienced yourself. Let’s start with the question. I have a problem in that one or two of my staff (of ~20) don’t value the
Warning: This post opens with a words from a proud parent. Promise: The post ends with an important urging and reminder for all of us. Last night my son Parker directed the first performance of his one act play, Mr. Feather. He wrote, cast, produced and directed this play. It was fabulous! His was one of 7 “Final
Growing up I learned a song in Sunday school based on one of Jesus’ parables (Matthew 7:24-29). It is about two builders and where they chose to build.
The story (and song) goes that the wise man built his house upon the rock. The other builder built his house upon the sand. When the rains and winds came, as they always do, one house stayed strong, and the other did not.
5/14/10 UPDATE – The post below was published recently, before the Leadership and Learning App was completely ready for Prime Time. Now, we think it is! The Facebook App described below now pulls a post from this blog to your Facebook Wall every otherday.  So when you add this app you will have access to,
This week’s Resource Recommendation: Making Them Believe:The 21 Principles and Lost Secrets of Dr. J.R. Brinkley-Style Marketing by Dan S. Kennedy and Chip Kessler First, to give you some context for this highly interesting and entertaining book, here is an excerpt from the back cover: DR. JOHN BRINKLEY was, at one time, the wealthiest doctor
Most people value and admire consistency. From Cal Ripken, Jr.’s consecutive game streak in baseball, to business longevity, to celebrating anniversaries and even birthdays; humans look for consistency, for plans and for stability. Most people see those traits as good things. Compounding the interest and desire for consistency is the favor found in traditions. The
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