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Responsibility

It’s Your Choice

by Kevin Eikenberry on February 3, 2012

in Accountability,Leadership,Learning,Quotations,Success

I didn’t remember who Harry Browne was, or that he ran for U.S. President as the Libertarian candidate in both 1996 and 2000.   When I read his quotation though, I knew I wanted to share it with you.  I hope you choose to read on . . .   “You don’t have to buy [...]

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Leaders everywhere these days are talking about how to create more engaged employees.  Consultants, authors, and speakers are consulting, writing, and speaking  about the importance of increased employee engagement. It is a trend that makes good sense. In Gallup’s most recent survey, they found only 28% of employees actively engaged, which they define as: Engaged [...]

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The Root Source of Discipline

by Kevin Eikenberry on January 13, 2012

in Achievement,Learning,Quotations,Responsibility

I believe you can have mentors that don’t even know you – people whom you watch, observe, and model for your own growth and development. The ultimate extension of that is that you can have mentors that aren’t even living! Today’s Powerquote comes from one of my mentors. “Self-respect is the root of discipline; the [...]

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Do You Care?

by Kevin Eikenberry on December 16, 2011

in Accountability,Books,Influence,Leadership,Learning,Quotations

From Green Eggs and Ham to the Cat in the Hat, I, like many kids, grew up with Dr. Seuss. But I can’t say I really became a fan until I was an adult — reading those classics and others to my children (Horton Hatches an Egg is a favorite.) If you’re a fan too, [...]

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Sometimes you read or re-read a quotation that accurately describes your view of the world.  Today, I share one of those with you.   If it’s never your fault, you can’t take responsibility for it. And if you can’t take responsibility for it, you’ll always be its victim.         – Richard Bach, author   [...]

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What You Do Matters

by Kevin Eikenberry on October 14, 2011

in Leadership,Learning,Quotations,Responsibility

I’ve featured William James, the father of American Psychology here before  (most recent, further back).  Today,  another powerful thought from him. I think after you read it, reflect and the questions and take the actions I suggest, you will be glad I did. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”  -William James [...]

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This is a post I started a couple weeks ago, then I let it sit. Since yesterday was the 32nd anniversary of America’s worst commercial nuclear accident (inside the Unit Two reactor at the Three Mile Island plant near Middletown, Pa.), it seems appropriate to finish it now. The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan are terrible twin [...]

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By now you’ve read or heard something about Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who, after an altercation with a passenger, left the plane on an emergency slide at JFK airport on Monday.  (If you haven’t heard anything, or want to read and see more, check out this page.) If you have seen or heard [...]

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When I think about leadership. I think about lots of things. I think about initiative.  Leaders must lead by taking action.  They must see things that need to be done and them make them happen. I think about caring.  The best leaders care about those around them.  And they don’t just talk about how much [...]

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Before I begin, let me give you a Rant Alert. When I’m done you may feel like I’ve been ranting a bit.  I’m not going to apologize for it, I feel strongly about the point I am about to make.  I’ve decided after thinking about this post for two days, that perhaps a rant is [...]

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