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How is President Obama Leading?

by Kevin Eikenberry on August 19, 2009

in Leadership, Learning

Image from Barack Obama Pictures
I have a history with this question – though not a political one.  We did a number of activities related to learning leadership lessons from the Presidential Campaign last summer and fall.  (Here and here and here are links to some information you will find interesting).
And now more than 6 months into [...]

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As has been reported widely in the past couple of days, President Obama has been in office for 100 days.  If he is in office for one term (all that can be guaranteed at this time), his total time in office (depending on how you count the two Inauguration Days) will be 1460 days.
In other words, [...]

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On 60 Minutes last Sunday, President Obama visited with Steve Kroft for two segments (part 1, part 2).  Throughout he talked about the start of his Presidency, the challenges he is facing and much more.  One small comment about one of his habits is an important lesson for all of us as leaders.
He said that [...]

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Inaugural Lessons for all Leaders

by Kevin Eikenberry on January 20, 2009

in Leadership, Learning

In just a few hours the waiting and talking will be over and Barrack Obama will become the 44th President of the United States.  One of the key moments of the day, and perhaps the part most widely reported, will be his speech.
While many will watch and comment on the merit of the speech from [...]

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A couple of days ago President-Elect Obama gave his first speech since being elected.  Without getting into the all of the political details, from a leadership communication perspective, I believe his goals were to:
1.  Recognize the current economic situation as less than desirable.
2.  Create a sense of urgency
3.  Outline a plan of action.
From a presentation [...]

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