About two weeks into the shutdown, I was having a conversation with my neighbor (at a safe, 6-foot distance, of course). His organization had recently sent all of their employees home and when I asked him how it was going, I got a response that no leader ever wants to hear… It’s going…OK. As leaders,

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Success isn’t all about building and developing a skill set. Much of it is about having a positive mindset. To that end, your job as a leader is helping people establish that mindset. Here’s how you can do that. Tweet it out: If you want your new supervisors to succeed, help them build their confidence

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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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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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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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Focus can be a challenge for anyone working from home – whether you’ve been working remotely for years or are just finding yourself at home due to current events. It can be difficult to separate work and personal. The good news is with just a few simple steps, you can maintain your focus, set boundaries,

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The visual portion of any video is truly an important part of the message. And this is the case whether you are watching a YouTube Video or video conferencing with a colleague. In the video below, I’m addressing five simple concerns that, once you address them, will help you make your webcam your friend –

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If you are working remotely, whether because of COVID-19 or some other reason, your work is different. When you worked in a physical office, away from the home, you had routines for various parts of your day – a routine for when you arrived at work. A routine for when you left work. And routines

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Leadership can create some interesting personal dynamics. This is one that’s not all that uncommon. Tweet it out: Leading your former boss requires conversation, confidence, finesse and plenty of humility. @KevinEikenberry

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I could simply tell you that trust is powerful and as a leader, you would likely very quickly agree with that statement. But to make my point even stronger, I am going to give three very specific reasons WHY trust is so powerful. https://youtu.be/NNO6DYxPg94?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: Trust is an accelerant to success and a

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