by Kevin Eikenberry Ask most anyone to tell you why someone is a great leader, and you will likely hear that they are a role model. Ask most who are leading remotely, and they will wonder what it means to be a long-distance role model. After all, how can you be a role model if people can’t even see you? You Already Are a Long-Distance Role Model Let’s start here: if you … [Read more...]
Why Leaders Need Empathy Now More than Ever
How have the events of the past couple of years affected you? For some they've been among the most difficult ever. For others, they've been inconvenient at worst. No matter which end of this spectrum you're on personally, realize that those you lead need you to have empathy as a leader. https://youtu.be/SYDNz7k3ImQ Make sure you and your team are registered for our free … [Read more...]
Taking You on a Journey to a Post-Pandemic Workplace
by Kevin Eikenberry I’m sometimes called an expert, and while that's gratifying, it is also humbling. Why? Because experts in any field, when asked to look into the future, are not usually very accurate. So when I am asked what the future of work will look like, or what will be required for success in a post-pandemic workplace, I state right up front: I do not know with … [Read more...]
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Lead Your Hybrid Team Today
by Kevin Eikenberry I just got back from vacation recently, and as a leader of a hybrid team myself, I made sure to follow one of the most important pieces of advice I give to leaders: When you are on vacation, be on vacation. Now, while I was on vacation, I wasn't writing in this space and...this is really amazing, I know...Life went on for you, you continued to do … [Read more...]
Appreciation or Engagement: What Do Your Employees Really Want?
by Jason Miller Something happened in 2020 besides a global pandemic that sent the world reeling. The very idea of work and what it looked like changed, and even as we emerge from the COVID-19 era, things are not returning to pre-pandemic norms. Most leaders face a “new normal” when it comes to the management and engagement of employees. A part of this is a workforce that is … [Read more...]