Are we in a modern renaissance? Kevin welcomes Dr. Christie Smith to discuss the major shifts impacting leadership today, including distributed teams, AI, workforce expectations, and global uncertainties. Dr. Smith introduces the concept of gray-collar workers, a growing segment of the workforce that combines blue- and white-collar roles and explains why traditional leadership models are no longer adequate. She also breaks down the Essential Leadership Flywheel, which advances beyond emotional intelligence to emotional maturity. This focuses on suspending self-interest, fostering curiosity, and genuinely understanding the context in which employees operate. Listen For 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:01 Kevin’s Book Flexible Leadership 01:56 Meet Dr. Christie Smith 03:06 The Journey Behind the Book 04:24 Early Influences and Advocacy 05:24 Why Now The Timing of the Book 07:19 Framing Leadership in a Complex World 08:20 Leadership is Hard 10:23 The Challenge of Polarization 12:33 A Modern Renaissance Hope and Opportunity 14:27 Leadership and the Human Centered Workplace 15:31 Centering Humans in the Digital Age 16:55 Defining Gray Collar Workers 19:05 Empowerment and Gray Collar Jobs 20:28 Four Human Needs in the Workplace 21:00 The Power of Agency in Leadership 22:15 From Emotional Intelligence to Emotional Maturity 24:24 Essential Leadership Flywheel 25:21 Suspending Self Interest as a Leader 26:22 Why Leadership Trust is Declining 28:02 Investing in People Drives Results 29:09 Contextual Competence A Modern Imperative 30:53 Flexibility Empathy and Humanity at Work 32:18 Rapid Fire Fun and Reading 34:30 Learn More About Christie and the Book 35:57 The Final Question Now What  Christie's Story: Dr. Christie Smith is the co-author of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership with Kelly Monahan. She has over 35 years of experience advising the C-Suite of Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of The Humanity Studio™, a research and advisory institute dedicated to improving the way we live by revolutionizing the way we work. She has held global leadership positions at Deloitte, Apple, and Accenture as a highly respected expert in leadership, talent management, organizational design, workforce management, change management, and executive team performance. She is a highly sought-after speaker on business strategy, leadership and culture, DEI, people analytics, and the impact of workforce technologies and AI. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review, to name a few. Christie received her doctorate in Clinical Social Work with a focus on leadership and culture from New York University. https://www.humanity.studio/ https://www.smith-monahan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiesmithphd/ https://www.instagram.com/christiesmith.phd This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership by Christie Smith and Kelly Monahan The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins Winston Churchill Biography: Lessons from a Visionary Leader by Douglas Glenn Rohde Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant Like this? Building Workplaces Fit for Humans with David Brendel and Ryan Stelzer How Work Works Now with Michelle King Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP      

When is different actually better? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin shares a personal example of breaking from routine and explores how “different” can lead to growth, innovation, and new perspective. From comfort zones to habit loops, Kevin dives into the psychology of sameness — and offers compelling reasons why leaders need to occasionally disrupt their own patterns to stay flexible and fresh. This isn’t just about filming in a new location — it’s a metaphor for embracing change and stepping into the unknown. 💡 If you're looking for practical leadership insight in a world full of change, this episode is for you. 📘 Want more on this topic? Grab your copy of Flexible Leadership here: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

Does your calendar align with what you say matters most? Kevin sits down with Ryan Matt Reynolds, to talk about the impact of living in a constant state of urgency. He emphasizes the importance of identifying core values and intentionally aligning daily actions with those values. The conversation also covers the voluntary hardship of choosing challenging, growth-oriented tasks to build resilience for when things go wrong (and they will). They also discuss the practice of delegation and the difference between fleeting happiness and long-term joy. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Meet Ryan Matt Reynolds 03:30 The journey to writing Undoing Urgency 05:28 Why urgency is a universal issue 06:20 The deeper purpose behind the book 08:53 Why urgency matters to Ryan personally 10:03 The link between urgency and core values 12:05 Lessons learned through failure 13:24 Writing a legacy for future generations 14:07 From “busy” to what really matters 15:06 Hardships are part of life but what kind? 15:28 The concept of voluntary hardship 17:33 Voluntary hardship prepares us for the involuntary 19:29 Practical hardships in leadership and life 20:16 Delegation as a leadership turning point 21:10 Letting go to grow 23:49 Building a leadership team 25:43 Training your team to take ownership 27:19 Moving from technician to CEO 28:00 Joy vs happiness 29:40 Why joy comes from alignment with core values 31:13 Finding joy in the process not the destination 33:12 Teaching our kids and teams about joy 34:49 What Ryan does for fun 35:33 Intentional time for what matters 37:14 Your calendar is a truth teller 38:07 Urgency vs importance 39:16 Book recommendation: Never Enough by Andrew Wilkinson 40:51 Final thoughts on values joy and learning 44:44 Outro and reminder to subscribe Ryan's Story: Ryan Matt Reynolds is the author of Undoing Urgency: Reclaim Your Time for the Things That Matter Most, a strength and conditioning coach, and a former professional strongman. He is the founder, owner, and CEO of Barbell Logic, one of the largest online strength and nutrition coaching companies in the world. With 25 years of experience in his industry, Reynolds’ focus is on redefining traditional personal training by creating connections in the online space and increasing access to professional coaches. https://x.com/ReynoldsSTRONG  This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations Undoing Urgency: Reclaim Your Time for the Things that Matter Most by Ryan Matt Reynolds The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz Never Enough: From Barista to Billionaire by Andrew Wilkinson Like this? Leadership Productivity Principles with Maura Thomas How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World with Christian Madsbjerg Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Are you coasting toward your goals—or are you running through the tape? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the powerful metaphor of running through the tape, borrowed from the world of track and field, and applies it to leadership, goal-setting, and personal growth. Whether you're finishing a project, wrapping up a quarter, or achieving a milestone, how you finish matters. Kevin shares four compelling reasons why finishing strong isn't just good practice—it's essential for great leadership. 💡 Discover: What it really means to run through the tape Why leaders must finish strong to lead by example How this mindset prepares you for the next challenge And how to build lasting momentum in your leadership journey 📘 This episode is inspired by Kevin’s new book: Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Learn more: https://KevinEikenberry.com/flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.   Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Have you ever wondered how the physical act of speaking can improve your communication? Kevin sits down with Michael Chad Hoeppner to discuss the physical nature of communication and exercises we can do to get better. Michael challenges our common assumptions about speaking, such as believing it’s purely a mental activity. Instead, he introduces the concept of embodied cognition, explaining how communication is a physical activity involving over 100 muscles and should be approached like athletic training. Michael shares the science behind thought suppression and why focusing on "not saying um" is counterproductive. He also talks about the Five Ps of vocal variety (Pace, Pitch, Pause, Power, Placement) and how they impact your message. Listen For 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:00 Meet Michael Hoeppner 04:00 The Journey to Communication Coaching 08:00 The Physical Side of Communication 12:00 Why Thought Suppression Doesn't Work 16:00 Tips for Reducing Filler Words 20:00 Exercises for Clear Communication 24:00 The Five P's of Vocal Variety 28:00 Managing Nerves When Speaking 32:00 Final Thoughts and Book Information 35:00 Closing Remarks Michael's Story: Michael Chad Hoeppner is the author of Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and the CEO and president of GK Training, a firm dedicated to giving individuals, companies, and organizations the communication skills necessary to reach their highest goals in work and life. As an individual speaking coach, his clients include Andrew Yang, Swiss Re, Xerox, The Boston Consulting Group, Pfizer, Columbia University Business School, NYU Law School, Macy’s, Special Olympics chairman Tim Shriver, and others. His expertise lies in every aspect of communication: public speaking, business development, executive presence, interpersonal agility, email skills, and speech writing. Hoeppner is one among the growing chorus of voices identifying the link between the physical aspects of spoken communication and broader issues of health and wellness. https://dontsayum.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchadhoeppner/ http://www.gktraining.com/ This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life by Michael Chad Hoeppner Moby Dick by Herman Melville  Like this? Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with John Bowe Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Milestones aren’t just the end of a journey—they’re a powerful pause point. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares what leaders should do when they reach a milestone. Using the release of his new book Flexible Leadership as a backdrop, Kevin explores six powerful ways to maximize the impact of these moments: ✅ Acknowledge  🎉 Celebrate 🧠 Reflect 📚 Learn 🌄 Gain Perspective 🔥 Rededicate Whether you’re leading a team or managing your own goals, this episode will help you turn milestones into momentum. Want to become a more flexible, confident leader? Get a sample chapter and exclusive bonuses: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.   Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

How can leaders navigate uncertainty without losing their heads? In this special episode, the tables are turned as Kevin hands over the mic to Julie Winkle Giulioni. They discuss Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence, and explore how leaders can develop the mindset and skills needed to adapt in an ever-changing world. Kevin shares his thoughts on the importance of balancing flexibility with consistency, why uncertainty can be more stressful than fear, and how leaders can develop habits that support adaptability. Listen For 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:08 Guest Introduction: Julie Winkle Giulioni 03:35 Kevin Hands Over the Mic to Julie 04:04 Discussion on Kevin’s New Book: Flexible Leadership 06:08 Exploring Uncertainty and Its Impact on Leadership 09:23 Research on Uncertainty and Fear 13:15 Balancing Flexibility and Consistency in Leadership 17:14 The Role of Context in Leadership Flexibility 20:18 The Concept of Flexors in Leadership 25:00 Developing Leadership Habits for Flexibility 27:59 Practical Daily and Weekly Practices for Leaders 30:35 Leveraging Tools and Resources for Leadership Development 33:02 Final Advice for Leaders Embracing Flexibility 34:10 Closing Remarks and Call to Action This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, Third Edition: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want by Beverly Kaye (Author), Julie Winkle Giulioni  Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive by Julie Winkle Giulioni  Like this? How to Lead in a Polarized World with Karthik Ramanna Handing Over the Mic: Exploring Flexible Leadership with Jim Huling Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

As a leader, talking is part of the job – whether it’s sharing information, making decisions, or answering questions. But how do you know if you're talking too much? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores why leaders tend to talk too much and shares three practical tips to help you strike the right balance between speaking and listening. Learn how talking less can help you build trust, encourage input from your team, and gain new perspectives. Plus, discover insights from Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. 🔗 Get your copy of Flexible Leadership: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible   My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes   

In this special episode of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry shares a powerful reading from his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. As leaders, we constantly face change, unpredictability, and shifting challenges—so how can we stay effective? In this chapter, Kevin explores the critical role of contextual awareness in leadership and how understanding what has and hasn’t changed can improve decision-making. He shares practical strategies to help leaders adapt without losing sight of their core values and mission. Tune in to discover how flexibility is the key to navigating uncertainty and leading with confidence in today’s ever-evolving workplace. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes   

How can leaders embrace flexibility while staying true to their core values? In this special episode the tables are tuned as Kevin hands over the mic to renowned executive coach and leadership expert Jim Huling to talk about Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Jim takes on the role of interviewer, guiding Kevin through a thought-provoking discussion about the power of choice, the mindset shifts required for effective leadership, and the importance of adaptability in today’s crazy world. Kevin shares why leadership isn’t about finding the "right" answer, but rather the best answer for each situation. He also challenges the limitations of leadership labels; we cannot let them define how we lead. Additional Resources Flexible Leadership Podcast Gift Virtual LeaderCon This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals Paperback by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling , Scott Thele, Beverly Walker Like this? The 4 Disciplines of Execution with Jim Huling Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Is transacting business enough for effective leadership? In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry explores the balance between transaction and interaction in leadership. Leaders often focus on tasks, decisions, and processes—but is that enough? Kevin introduces the Transaction-Interaction Flexor, a leadership principle from his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Understanding when to transact and when to interact can make all the difference in building strong teams and driving results. 📖 Learn more about Flexible Leadership and get your copy here: https://KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible   My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

In the final episode of The Evolving Workplace series, Wayne Turmel dives into the critical challenges facing today’s leaders. As workplaces continue to evolve, middle managers find themselves caught between organizational expectations and employee needs. Wayne unpacks five key trends shaping the future of work, from navigating AI’s impact to bridging generational divides and redefining professionalism in a hybrid world. He also highlights the importance of coaching at a distance, adapting leadership styles, and embracing flexibility in an ever-changing work environment. If you're leading a team—whether remote, hybrid, or in-person—this episode is packed with insights to help you stay ahead. Episode Highlights: 🔹 The role of middle managers in today’s evolving workplace 🔹 Why AI is both a tool and a challenge for leaders 🔹 How to bridge the generational divide in the workforce 🔹 Redefining professionalism in a hybrid world 🔹 Coaching and communication skills for remote and hybrid teams 🔹 The importance of flexibility in leadership Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Listen For 00:00 Introduction to The Evolving Workplace Series 01:14 The Role of Middle Managers in a Changing World 03:08 AI in the Workplace: What Leaders Need to Know 06:14 Managing a Multigenerational Workforce 09:30 Redefining Professionalism in a Hybrid Environment 11:26 Coaching and Communication Skills for Remote Leaders 14:31 The Importance of Leadership Flexibility 17:07 Final Thoughts & Leadership Resources

Are you focused or merely busy? Jones Loflin sits down with Kevin to reveal the secret of focus, inspired by honeybees. Jones introduces six essential "permissions" that individuals must grant themselves and emphasizes their particular importance for leaders, who not only need to practice these permissions personally but also guide their team members to recognize and adopt them. These permissions include: The Permission to Prioritize – Bees prioritize maintaining the hive before making honey. How can we identify our most critical goals? The Permission to Plan – Similar to how bees prepare for changing conditions, how can we proactively set ourselves up for success? The Permission to Be Unavailable – Constant accessibility can hinder productivity. How can leaders create an environment conducive to deep work? The Permission to Recharge – Bees rest more than they work. What lessons can we draw from this behavior? The Permission to Change – Often, we stick to habits that are no longer beneficial. How can we embrace necessary changes? The Permission to Be Consistent – Although change is crucial, success frequently arises from disciplined, repeated actions. Listen For 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Podcast & Live Stream Info 1:01 Book Promotion 1:31 Guest Introduction 2:40 Jones Loflin’s Background & New Book 4:00 The Journey to the Book Focused as a Bee 5:07 The Inspiration Behind the Book 6:06 Writing with His Daughter 8:05 Why Busy is Crossed Out in the Title 9:45 The Most Dangerous Four Letter Word 12:14 The Six Permissions for Focus 14:12 Permission 1 Prioritize 16:25 A Tip for Prioritization 18:06 Permission 2 Plan 19:48 Why Leaders Need to Plan Beyond Work 20:57 Permission 3 Be Unavailable 22:53 How Bees Ignore Distractions 24:17 Permission 4 Recharge 25:39 Why Leaders Must Prioritize Their Own Wellbeing 25:58 Permission 5 Change 27:12 Permission 6 Be Consistent 29:41 Leadership Insights from the Book 31:38 Jones Loflin’s Personal Insights 32:56 What Jones is Currently Reading 34:03 Where to Find Jones and His Book 36:08 Closing Remarks Meet Jones Jones' Story: Jones Loflin is an accomplished author and coach. His books include Always Growing, Juggling Elephants, Getting The Blue Ribbon, Getting to It, and his latest book Focused as a Bee – Six Buzzworthy Strategies to Thrive in a Distracting World. Jones has made it his life’s work to deliver powerful ideas and practical solutions to help people make the best choices with their time. His client list includes Federal Express, Tractor Supply, and Choice Hotels as well as the United States military. Jones believes the key to success is being passionate about certain things in life, including family, spiritual beliefs, career and relationships. Jones lives in North Carolina with his wonderful wife Lisa. They have two perfect daughters and one really cool son-in-law. http://www.jonesloflin.com https://jonesloflin.com/faab https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesloflin/ http://www.instagram.com/jonesloflin http://www.alwaysgrowingbook.com   This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.    Book Recommendations Focused As A Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies To Thrive In A Distracting World by Jones Loflin and Sydney Loflin Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve by Alison Fragale PhD Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson Juggling Elephants: An Easier Way to Get Your Most Important Things Done--Now! by Jones Loflin and Todd Musig  Like this? How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World with Christian Madsbjerg This is Strategy with Seth Godin Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes   

Are You Stereotyping Yourself? Have you ever thought about how you define yourself? Maybe you've said, "I'm bad at math" or "I'm an extrovert." But are those statements always true? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry explores the concept of self-stereotyping—how we unconsciously put ourselves into boxes that limit our potential. By recognizing and challenging these self-imposed labels, we can unlock more flexibility and growth in our personal and professional lives. This episode is part of an ongoing series based on Kevin’s book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Learn how to break free from self-stereotypes and become a more adaptable leader. 🔹 Get your copy of Flexible Leadership here → https://KevinEikenberry.com/flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.    

The workplace is evolving faster than ever, and individual employees need to keep up—or risk being left behind. In this episode of The Evolving Workplace series, Wayne Turmel shares the five key mindsets that will help you thrive in today's shifting professional landscape. From AI literacy and adaptability to mastering communication and networking, these skills will help you stay relevant and valuable in any industry. Whether you're working remotely, in a hybrid setup, or fully in-office, these strategies will help you stand out and future-proof your career. Tune in to learn how to take control of your professional development and add real value to your employer. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Episode 5 of The Evolving Workplace 01:13 - The workplace is changing—how do we stay ahead? 02:07 - Why adding value to your employer is key 03:15 - Mindset #1: Get comfortable with technology & AI 06:14 - The reality of AI “hallucinations” (and why you must fact-check) 08:02 - Mindset #2: Cultivate adaptability & flexibility 10:07 - Mindset #3: Master communication skills (writing, speaking & virtual presence) 11:36 - Mindset #4: Build strong relationships & network effectively 14:12 - Mindset #5: Understand your employer & industry trends 16:20 - Resources for career growth & leadership 16:45 - What’s coming next in the final episode of The Evolving Workplace   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

What does success look like beyond the traditional indicators of achievement? In this episode, Kevin interviews Adrian Kelly to discuss the complexities of success, the common misconceptions about it, and how leaders can redefine success for themselves and their teams. Adrian emphasizes the importance of resilience, learning from failure, and the idea that success is often a collaborative effort rather than an individual one. Kevin and Adrian also examine the role of balance in leadership, the risks associated with groupthink, and the concept of viewing setbacks as opportunities for learning rather than failures. Listen For 00:00 Intro: What is Success? 00:34 Welcome to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast 01:22 Kevin’s Latest Book: Flexible Leadership 02:17 Introducing Adrian Kelly 03:28 Adrian’s Background: Law, Sports & Psychology 05:09 Growing Up in Ireland: Challenges & Motivation 08:08 Why Write The Success Complex? 10:14 Defining Success: A Subjective and Fleeting Concept 11:27 Success is a Team Sport 13:02 The Invisible Forces Holding Us Back 14:25 Self-Transcendence: The Highest Form of Success 16:08 Balance: The Key to Sustainable Success 17:45 How People Lose Their Way 18:43 Stress, Resilience & The Role of Recovery 20:33 Growth Through Challenge: Pushing Limits 22:47 The Danger of Groupthink & Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 23:37 Never Lose Again: The Power of Learning & Growth 27:27 Increasing Your Luck: How to Create Opportunities 31:46 Storytelling & The Power of Examples in the Book 32:42 What Does Adrian Do for Fun? 33:11 What is Adrian Reading? 34:34 Where to Connect with Adrian Kelly 35:30 Kevin’s Final Challenge: Taking Action 36:42 Closing & Next Week’s Episode Teaser Adrian's Story: Adrian Kelly is the author of The Success Complex: Ancient Wisdom, The Building Blocks of Life, and Your Path to Sustained Success. He is a recognized sports and performance coach, award-winning lawyer, and a sought-after guest speaker. He has lectured and been an external examiner at the Law Society of Ireland, where he is currently undertaking a master’s degree in psychology. Adrian is keenly interested in promoting sport and well-being and is the current Chairman of the multi-million euro and award-winning Peace Link Sport Complex Clones in Ireland. With a broad spectrum of sports coaching experience, from Senior Intercounty Ladies Gaelic Football to amateur baseball both domestically and internationally with the U18 Irish International Team at two European Championships, he also works closely with a number of high schools, pioneering the Dragon’s Den programs and competitions for students and overseeing a college scholarship program. A former solicitor, ranked at the top of the profession by Legal 500, Adrian’s entrepreneurial journey includes working with high net-worth individuals and cofounding a rapidly growing renewable energy company, where he played a crucial role from 2008 to 2018. Following this he has been active as a business advisor and coach, assisting over 100 companies with his team across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. https://askmore.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-k-b28241 This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Success Complex: Ancient wisdom, the building blocks of life and your path to sustained success by Adrian Kelly Irrational Ape by David Robert Grimes  Like this? Understanding the Success Mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Are organizations simply machines—structured, rigid, and predictable? Or could they be something more? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry challenges the traditional mechanistic view of organizations and introduces a more dynamic perspective: organizations as living organisms. 🌱 Discover how shifting this mindset can help you lead more effectively in a rapidly changing world. Kevin explores: ✔️ The historical reason organizations are often viewed as machines ✔️ The limitations of a mechanistic approach ✔️ Why organizations are more like living things—adapting, evolving, and growing ✔️ Practical ways to balance structure and flexibility in leadership This idea comes from Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence 📖. https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://x.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

The workplace is evolving faster than ever—are businesses keeping up? In this episode of The Evolving Workplace, Wayne Turmel explores five key trends that will impact organizations in the next five years. AI, remote work policies, hiring struggles, and office real estate—what does it all mean for the future of work? Key Takeaways: The growing influence of AI in the workplace How automation is reshaping jobs and hiring trends Why companies struggle to find and keep top talent The future of office space—hybrid, remote, or something else? Industry consolidation and its impact on business structures 00:00 - Introduction to The Evolving Workplace 01:14 - How Organizations Must Adapt to Workplace Shifts 02:39 - AI’s Role in Decision-Making & Job Automation 04:42 - The Decline of Traditional Jobs & Changing Roles 08:01 - The Sales Industry’s Evolution in a Digital World 10:25 - Hiring Challenges & Retaining Talent 12:52 - The Future of Office Spaces & Workplace Policies 15:19 - Industry Consolidation & Business Uncertainty 18:11 - What’s Next? Impact on Individual Workers 19:12 - Where to Learn More & Wrap-Up   Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

How can leaders effectively work with and lead people who are different from them? Kevin welcomes Kelly McDonald to explore the challenges and benefits of leading diverse teams and how embracing different perspectives can drive better business outcomes. She explains why the term "diversity" has become a challenge in workplaces and offers practical strategies for leaders to navigate workplace differences, such as using the powerful phrases "Tell me more about that" and "I need your help" to foster understanding and collaboration. She also shares why diverse teams consistently outperform homogeneous ones across all business metrics, even though working with different perspectives can feel more challenging. McDonald emphasizes that friction and disagreement in diverse teams are part of the process that leads to better outcomes. Listen For 00:00 Introduction Why This Topic Matters 00:34 About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast 01:19 How to Join Live Podcast Recordings 02:02 Kevin's New Book Flexible Leadership 02:34 Welcoming Kelly McDonald 03:24 How Kelly’s Journey Led to Diversity Work 06:18 The Business Case for Understanding Changing Demographics 10:07 Why Kelly’s 2017 Book Is Still Relevant Today 10:46 Why the Word Diversity Makes People Uncomfortable 14:49 The Problem with Traditional Diversity Training 16:23 The Benefits of Working with People Who Are Different 20:35 The Murder Mystery Study Why Diversity Feels Hard 23:32 Do I Have to Like My Colleagues 24:10 How to Focus on the Person Not the Difference 25:29 The Power of Tell Me More About That 26:47 Why I Need Your Help is a Game Changing Phrase 29:35 How Leaders Can Address Prejudice on Their Teams 34:40 Kelly’s Hobbies Cello Boxing and Pickleball 35:30 What Kelly is Reading Right Now 37:02 Where to Learn More About Kelly McDonald 37:55 Kevin’s Final Question Now What Kelly's Story: Kelly McDonald is the author of four bestselling books on customer experience, leadership, and marketing -- all from the standpoint of working with people "not like you". Her book, How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You has been on two bestseller lists. She is the president of McDonald Marketing and an acclaimed speaker who specializes in consumer trends and changing demographics. She has been featured on CNBC, in Forbes Magazine, BusinessWeek, Fast Company, on CNNMoney.com, and on SiriusXM Radio. Her client experience includes iconic brands such as Toyota, State Farm, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Miller-Coors and Sherwin-Williams, Great Clips and NASA. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.    Book Recommendations How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You: Practical Solutions for Today's Diverse Workplace by Kelly McDonald Outthink. Outperform.: Transform Your Organization Through Behavioral Marketing by Roger Hurni Innovation is Everybody's Business by Tamara Ghandour To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Like this? Innovation is Everybody's Business with Tamara Ghandour Seeing Your Blind Spots with Marisa Murray Stumbling Towards Inclusion with Priya Nalkur How to Lead in a Polarized World with Karthik Ramanna Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes   

Are you always searching for the right answer? As leaders, we are often taught to look for definitive answers, but what if the best approach isn't about being right, but being flexible? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry challenges the idea that there's always a single correct answer. Instead, he encourages leaders to focus on good, possible, or even the best available choices—especially in a complex and uncertain world. This episode is inspired by Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Learn more and grab your copy here: KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

What will the workplace look like in the next five years? In this episode of The Evolving Workplace, Wayne Turmel breaks down five major technology trends shaping the future of work. From AI-powered collaboration tools to cybersecurity risks in hybrid work, these innovations will impact remote work, leadership, and digital transformation. What You’ll Learn: Why AI & automation are here to stay—and how to use them wisely How cybersecurity and cloud computing will change hybrid work  Will virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) be useful in the workplace? How leaders must upskill their remote teams to stay competitive The role of AI-powered collaboration tools and hybrid workplace technology Connect with Wayne: LinkedIn: Wayne Turmel Website: Kevin Eikenberry Group Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

What comes first: the customer or the employee? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Stephan Meier to explore why putting workers first isn't just good ethics—it's good business. Stephan highlights how engaged, motivated employees directly impact company success. Drawing from his background in behavioral economics, he breaks down four key motivators for workers: purpose (shoot for the moon), autonomy (matter of trust), competence (just right tasks), and relatedness (working together works). Kevin and Stephan also discuss the future of work, both the challenges and opportunities. He offers practical examples of how AI-powered tools can align employee strengths with organizational needs. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Meet Stephan Meier 07:00 The Employee-First Approach 11:00 The Business Case for Prioritizing Employees 19:00 The Four Pillars of Employee Engagement 25:00 The Role of Technology in the Future of Work 31:00 Leadership Mindset Shift 36:00 Fun Facts About Stephan 38:00 Book Recommendations Meet Stephan Stephan's Story: Stephan Meier is the author of the forthcoming book The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive. He is the James P. Gorman Professor of Business Strategy at Columbia Business School and the chair of the Management Division. He is an award-winning teacher of classes in the MBA/EMBA program and executive education on strategy, Future of Work and Behavioral Economics. Previously he was a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. His work has been published in the leading academic journals including the American Economic Review, Management Science, Psychological Science or Science Magazine, and has been profiled by the press such as The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Neue Zürcher Zeitung. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich. http://www.stephanmeier.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-meier-cbs https://www.stephanmeier.com/newsletter https://www.stephanmeier.com/lego-brick-by-brick-videos This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive by Stephan Meier Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson Like this? The Leader's Role in Employee Engagement with Michael Lee Stallard Understanding the Employee Experience with Jacob Morgan Understanding Employee Engagement with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Confidence in uncertainty—how do we achieve it? In this episode of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry shares practical strategies to help you build confidence, even when facing uncertainty. You’ll learn why acknowledging uncertainty can actually boost confidence, how to gather insights from others, and why making “clothes decisions” instead of “tattoo decisions” can help you move forward with clarity. This episode is part of an ongoing series inspired by Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. 📖 Get a free chapter of the book here: KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.    

In this special edition of The Evolving Workplace series, Wayne Turmel explores the three dominant work models that have emerged in the post-pandemic world: fully remote, fully in-office, and hybrid work. While the debate continues over which model is best, Wayne takes an objective look at the pros, cons, and realities of each approach. From cost savings and productivity in remote-first organizations to the structure and collaboration of in-office setups—and the often messy compromise of hybrid work—this episode dives deep into what works, what doesn’t, and how leaders can make the best decisions for their teams. Key Takeaways: Remote-First Work: Allows for talent-first hiring without geographical constraints. Increases flexibility and engagement for self-motivated employees. Challenges: branding, measuring productivity, and maintaining team culture. In-Office Work: Facilitates faster communication and relationship-building. Provides structured onboarding and training. Challenges: high costs, limited hiring pool, and less flexibility. Hybrid Work: Offers flexibility employees want while maintaining some in-person collaboration. Challenges: scheduling complexities, proximity bias, and workspace inefficiencies. Wayne also discusses the impact of leadership experience, employee expectations, and how different industries must tailor their approach to work models. 🔹 "Hybrid work isn’t a strategy—it’s often a hostage negotiation." 🔹 Resources & Links: 📘 Learn more about leadership in remote and hybrid teams at KevinEikenberry.com. 🎙 Catch up on Long-Distance Worklife episodes at LongDistanceWorklife.com. 📌 Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: The Workplace is Evolving 01:13 – How We Got Here: A Brief History of Remote Work 02:12 – The Three Work Models: Remote, Hybrid, & In-Office 03:46 – Deep Dive: Remote-First Work (Pros & Cons) 08:53 – Challenges of Remote Work: Disengagement, Branding & Leadership Struggles 10:18 – Why Some Companies Are Forcing Return to Office 12:41 – In-Office Work: Benefits of Physical Presence & Structure 15:10 – Hybrid Work: Flexibility or Just a Compromise? 18:14 – The Real Problems with Hybrid Work 20:38 – How Leaders Can Navigate the Future of Work 21:46 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next in Workplace Tech

What does it take to succeed as a leader in today’s fast-paced world of high growth? Kevin welcomes back Patrick Thean to discuss the practices leaders need to succeed in high-growth environments. Patrick emphasizes the importance of self-improvement, with practices like staying curious and continuously leveling up to avoid becoming a bottleneck for your team or organization. He explains how leaders can identify potential risks by developing leading indicators and using peripheral vision to anticipate challenges before they become problems. Patrick also shares the importance of people ecosystems, not just culture, to create a successful network. Listen For 00:00 Intro and Guest Introduction 01:05 About The Book "Flexible Leadership" 02:18 Meet Patrick Thean – Background and Achievements 04:39 The CEO’s Journey and Leadership Challenges 05:46 The Importance of Curiosity in Leadership 07:46 Leveling Up Continuously as a Leader 10:09 The Role of Experience and Wisdom 14:31 Early Warning Systems for Leaders 19:26 How to Build a Strong Company Culture 24:20 The Difference Between Culture and People Ecosystems 27:26 Understanding the Core Customer 30:29 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways 31:41 Where to Find Patrick Thean and His Book Patrick's Story: Patrick Thean is the bestselling author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth, and his latest book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership with Michael Praeger. He is an international speaker, CEO coach, and serial entrepreneur whose mission is to help leaders build great companies and achieve their dreams. Patrick’s journey began when he was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in North Carolina, after growing his first company to #151 on the Inc. 500. Since then, he’s been on a mission to share his wisdom with CEOs worldwide, guiding them through the complexities of leadership and high-growth success. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership by Patrick Thean and Michael Praeger The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer Like this? The CEO Next Door with Elena Botelho The Frontline CEO with Eric Strafel How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth with Patrick Thean Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Uncertainty is everywhere. It can create stress, hinder decision-making, and stop forward progress. But what if uncertainty wasn’t all bad? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the truth about uncertainty—both its challenges and its benefits. Discover how uncertainty can actually enhance learning, build social connections, encourage creativity, and strengthen flexibility. Plus, learn how shifting your mindset around uncertainty can help you lead with greater confidence. 📖 This episode is part of a series based on Kevin’s new book: 👉 Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence 📚 Grab a FREE chapter and explore special bonuses here: https://KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

Remote work didn’t just appear overnight—it’s been evolving for decades! In this debut episode of The Evolving Workplace series, Wayne Turmel takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of remote work. From the early days of landlines and fax machines to the game-changing introduction of laptops and video conferencing, he explores how technology, corporate culture, and even a few unexpected moments (hello, AOL free discs!) shaped the way we work today. Understanding the past helps us navigate the future—so how did we get here, and what does it mean for the way we work moving forward? Tune in to find out! Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:00 How the Workplace is Evolving 03:08 The Early Days of Remote Work (Pre-1990s) 05:54 The 1993 Watershed Moment: Laptops & Internet Access 10:40 The Rise of Email & the Shift in Office Roles 12:36 Video Calls & WebEx: A Game Changer 16:01 The 2013 Remote Work Boom (and Backlash) 19:24 The Shift to Hybrid Work & What’s Next 23:50 What This Means for Leaders & Employees Additional Resources Read Wayne's Blog Post Explore more leadership insights from Kevin and Wayne at LongDistanceWorklife.com Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

How can leaders navigate the complexities of polarization and build trust in an age of outrage? Kevin sits down with Karthik Ramanna to discuss strategies for effective leadership in a world marked by heightened emotion, distrust, and division. Karthik shares his five-part framework for navigating outrage, which includes turning down the temperature, building trust, scoping organizational responses, understanding power, and fostering resilience. He emphasizes that leaders must first work on themselves before attempting to manage others' reactions. He also shares practical insights like the importance of environmental conditions in managing conflict and building trust through shared experience Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Meet Karthik Ramanna 02:56 Karthik’s Leadership Journey 05:06 Why Outrage is Rising 06:28 Root Causes of Polarization 08:23 Declining Trust in Leadership 09:51 Five-Part Leadership Framework 12:13 Internal vs External Leadership 14:10 Turning Down the Temperature 16:09 The Neuroscience of Outrage 17:15 Strategies to De-Escalate Conflict 18:37 Active Listening & Understanding 21:50 Trust and Psychological Safety 23:33 Defining Organizational Response 25:57 Disney's Strategy Misstep 27:55 Power and Influence in Leadership 29:22 Building Resilient Organizations 31:03 Managing Expectations as a Leader 36:15 Closing & Next Episode Karthik's Story: Karthik Ramanna is the author of The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World. He is a professor of business and public policy at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, where he has served as director of one of the world’s most diverse leadership programs. Previously a professor at Harvard Business School, Professor Ramanna studies how organizations and leaders build trust with stakeholders. His scholarship has won numerous awards including the Harvard Business Review-McKinsey Prize for “groundbreaking management thinking,” and three times the international Case Centre’s prizes for “outstanding case-writing,” dubbed by the Financial Times as “the business school Oscars.” http://karthikramanna.com/ https://hbr.org/2023/01/managing-in-the-age-of-outrage https://www.instagram.com/prof.kr.ox/ This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World by Karthik Ramanna  Like this? Seeing Your Blind Spots with Marisa Murray The Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today with Nathan Kracklauer The Biases That Keep You From Leading at Your Best with Lisa Tromba Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Did you know that context makes you smarter? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares how understanding context helps you make better decisions and become a more effective leader. Learn three powerful ways to improve your context-awareness: 1️⃣ Ask for different perspectives – Expanding your view can lead to better decisions. 2️⃣ Recognize when "It depends" applies – What follows "it depends" reveals valuable context. 3️⃣ Ask yourself, "What don’t I know?" – Filling in the gaps can lead to smarter choices. The more context and perspective we have, the better decisions we can make and actions we can take. 📖 Get Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership 👉 https://KevinEikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters  ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops  ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/   Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry  https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry  https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry  https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/  About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.    

Are you subsidizing your business success at the cost of your own well-being? Andy Brown defines this as emotional overdraft and just like a financial overdraft, these behaviors might work in the short term but become unsustainable and costly over time. Andy explains to Kevin that while this behavior is common, it can lead to stress, burnout, and reduced personal and professional effectiveness. Andy shares habitual behaviors, or "drivers," that contribute to emotional overdraft, such as urgency, overcommitment, and lack of trust. He also suggests that work-life balance is a helpful expression, he advocates for integrating work as part of life and recognizing seasons of focus and rest. Further, he provides some examples so we can mitigate emotional overdraft. Listen for 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Understanding Overload Stress and Emotional Overdraft 00:41 How to Join the Live Podcast Community 01:08 Kevin’s Book Flexible Leadership 02:07 Guest Introduction Andy Brown 02:33 Andy’s Background in Leadership and Business 03:30 How Andy’s Journey Led to Emotional Overdraft 06:09 Recognizing Leadership Costs Beyond Financials 07:03 What is an Emotional Overdraft 08:19 The Impact of Emotional Overdraft on Leaders 10:24 Emotional Overdraft Beyond Business A Universal Issue 11:44 Work Life Balance A Myth or a Useful Concept 15:24 Why Do Leaders Go into Emotional Overdraft 16:53 The 10 Drivers of Emotional Overdraft 18:30 Just Flipping Do It JFDI A Key Habit That Drives Overdraft 21:21 Trust Issues When Leaders Stop Trusting Their Team 24:45 The Connection Between Urgency and Overdraft 27:07 Why Do We Feel Like Everything is Urgent 29:05 Breaking the Cycle Asking the Right Questions 32:57 Training Clients to Expect Urgency 35:45 The Importance of Taking a Breath and Evaluating Choices 36:36 What Andy Does for Fun and The Importance of Joy 38:59 Recommended Reading Connect by Carol Robin 40:48 Where to Find Andy Brown and His Book 41:57 Final Thoughts Taking Action Against Emotional Overdraft 42:29 Closing and Subscribe for More Episodes Andy's Story: Andy Brown is the author of Amazon's #1 best seller, The Emotional Overdraft: 10 Simple Changes for Balancing Business Success and Wellbeing. He has over 30 years of experience as a transformative coach and award-winning adviser. His engaging style and thought-provoking insights have made him a sought-after speaker at conferences, corporate events, and on podcasts. Andy inspires leaders to address the hidden costs of leadership while promoting sustainable growth and personal resilience. Andy’s mission is clear: to empower leaders to make better, faster decisions without sacrificing their well-being. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Emotional Overdraft: 10 simple changes for balancing business success and wellbeing by Andy Brown Multipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by David Bradford Ph.D., Carole Robin Ph.D. Like this? Trusting Yourself with Melody Wilding Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman Making Stress Work For You to Achieve Your Goals with Steven Stein Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

This is a special bonus episode from Long-Distance Worklife where Wayne Turmel is joined by leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry to discuss the future of leadership, workplace flexibility, and the key insights from Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. They explore why leadership must evolve in response to an ever-changing work environment, how leaders can balance flexibility with consistency, and why the debate around remote and hybrid work is far from over. Plus, Wayne shares an important announcement about the future of the podcast. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on navigating the complexities of leadership in 2025 and beyond. Key Takeaways 1. Why flexible leadership is essential in today’s workplace 2. The myths around “return to office” and why remote work isn’t dead 3. How leaders can balance consistency and adaptability 4. Practical strategies for leading teams in uncertain times 5. A major announcement about Long-Distance Worklife and what’s next Timestamps 00:00 Intro to the Final Episode 00:35 Special Guest: Kevin Eikenberry 01:26 Why Leadership Must Be More Flexible 03:04 The “Return to Office” Debate: What’s Really Happening? 05:10 The Challenges Leaders Face with Hybrid Work 07:01 Understanding the Cynefin Model for Decision-Making 10:15 How Leaders Can Adapt in Different Situations 14:26 Balancing Flexibility with Consistency as a Leader 17:07 How Communication Changes with a Flexible Leadership Style 21:20 Why Flexible Leadership is the Future of Work 23:22 Big Announcement: What’s Next for Long-Distance Worklife 26:49 What’s Coming on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast 28:13 Final Thoughts & Thank You to Our Listeners Related Episodes The Long-Distance Team with Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel Returning to Office with Kevin Eikenberry Designing a Winning Culture for Remote Teams: Insights from the Authors of The Long-Distance Team Crucial Conversations: Navigating Communication Boundaries in the New Age of Remote Work Additional Resources Flexible Leadership Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group

Are leadership styles truly helpful, or do they limit our potential? 🤔 In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the power and the pitfalls of leadership styles. Using a surprising analogy—his antique toy tractor—Kevin explains how leadership models simplify complex ideas but can also box us in if we rely on them too much. 📖 Want to learn how to lead with more flexibility? Grab your copy of Flexible Leadership here: KevinEikenberry.com/flexible 🔔 Subscribe for more leadership insights every week! https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinEikenberry 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ Leadership styles help simplify complex ideas ✅ Models are useful, but they aren’t the full reality ✅ Over-relying on a leadership style can be limiting ✅ True leadership requires flexibility My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

What does it mean to think flexibly? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the concept of flexible thinking and how it can help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence. Kevin explains the difference between either/or thinking and both/and thinking, emphasizing why flexibility in thought is crucial in today’s complex world. He also provides insights from his new book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✔ Either/or thinking is limiting and creates a zero-sum mindset. ✔ Both/and thinking expands possibilities and acknowledges context. ✔ Flexible thinking leads to better decision-making in an uncertain world. 📖 Get your copy of Flexible Leadership here: KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

What does it mean to empower your team to make good decisions? Chris Seifert tells Kevin that empowerment is more than a buzzword, it requires leaders to build both the competence and confidence of their team. Chris shares his decision-making framework designed to address two critical organizational issues: poor root cause analysis and ineffective decision-making in complex environments. Through real-world examples, Chris reveals how clear "decision rights" can transform organizations, empowering teams while enabling leaders to focus on strategic priorities. He also shares that it’s important to document the decision-making process to prevent hindsight bias or the curse of knowledge. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Empowerment and Shared Leadership Overview 03:26 Chris’s Career Background 05:18 Challenges in Root Cause Analysis and Decision-Making 06:00 Defining Empowerment 07:12 Building an Engaged Workforce 08:46 Addressing Micromanagement and Codependency 10:08 Disconnect Between Empowerment Goals and Execution 12:10 Micromanagement Doom Loop Explanation 16:12 Importance of Confidence and Competence in Decision-Making 19:26 Decision Rights and Guardrails for Leaders 22:01 Empowerment Through Incremental Decision-Making Authority 24:12 Documenting Decisions: "Show Your Work" 25:54 Decision Traps: Hindsight Bias and Learning from Decisions 26:54 Decision Traps: Curse of Knowledge 28:30 Leadership Challenges with Decision Execution 29:49 Chris’s Hobbies: Fishing and Volunteer Firefighting 30:24 Books Chris is Reading: Mindware and Thinking, Fast and Slow 31:09 Where to Learn More About Chris and His Work Chris' Story: Chris Seifert is the author of Enabling Empowerment: A Leadership Playbook for Ending Micromanagement and Empowering Decision Makers. He is the founder of Enabling Empowerment, an initiative dedicated to transforming organizational leadership and enhancing team performance. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing operations and strategic advisory, Chris’s mission is to empower leaders to elevate their organizations and teams through innovative strategies and methodologies. Chris’s notable achievements include leading a renewable energy company through significant growth, expanding revenue from $450 million to $1 billion, increasing plant production by over 200%, and delivering over $300 million in EBITDA improvements. He also founded a successful Operational Excellence Practice at Wilson Perumal and Company serving clients across North America and Europe. His extensive background as a decorated Naval Officer further underscores his strategic expertise and commitment to excellence. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherseifert/ https://enablingempowerment.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@EnablingEmpowerment  This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations Enabling Empowerment: A Leadership Playbook for Ending Micromanagement and Empowering Decision-Makers by Chris Seifert  Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking by Richard E. Nisbett Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  Like this? Unleashing Empowerment Leadership with Frances Frei Mastering the Art of Being All In with Lisa Danels Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes   

Imagine a workplace where your skills – not your job title – define your value. What if the way we've understood work for decades is about to be completely transformed? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan to discuss how the rise of skills-based organizations is reshaping work, talent management, and leadership. Ravin shares a case for why organizations must move beyond traditional job structures and adopt a new model where skills are the currency of work. He also discusses how AI is driving this transformation, both as a disruptor and as a tool. AI offers a pathway to match skills with opportunities at scale. Ravin also highlights the importance of combining technical skills with human (enabling) skills, the role of leaders in recognizing potential, and how emerging tools can help individuals navigate their career paths in meaningful ways. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Podcast Overview and Sponsor Introduction 01:18 Book Promotion: Flexible Leadership 02:08 Guest Introduction: Ravin Jesuthasan 03:05 Genesis of The Skills Powered Organization 06:31 Challenges of Transitioning to a Skills-Powered Organization 09:11 Why Now? The Case for Skills-Based Work 12:44 Drivers of Change in a Complex World 17:05 The Role of Skills and Passion in Work Design 19:02 Essential Leadership Skills for a Skills-Powered Organization 22:20 Challenges of Shifting from Jobs to Skills 24:22 How AI Enables the Transformation to Skills-Based Work 28:01 Unilever’s Example of a Skills-Based Marketplace 30:04 Personal Insights: Ravin’s Hobbies and Interests 31:26 Current Reads and Closing Remarks Meet Ravin Ravin's Story: Ravin Jesuthasan is the author of The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise (October 1, 2024; The MIT Press) with Tanuj Kapilashrami, the Wall Street Journal Bestseller Work without Jobs (MIT Press), as well as Transformative HR, Lead the Work, and Reinventing Jobs. He is a recognized futurist and authority on the future of work, human capital, and AI, is Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Future Skills Executive Board and Global Foresight Network. He is a member of the faculty at Caltech. https://www.ravinjesuthasan.com/ https://skillspoweredorganization.com/ https://x.com/RavinJesuthasan https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravinjesuthasan/   This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader’s guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise by Ravin Jesuthasan, Tanuj Kapilashrami  War by Bob Woodward Like this? How the Future Works with Brian Elliott The Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today with Nathan Kracklauer Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

Would you rather be flexible or consistent as a leader? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin explores the advantages of both and reveals how effective leaders can strike the right balance. Learn why flexibility aids resilience and change while consistency builds trust and stability. Discover practical advice you can apply today. Don't forget to grab Kevin's new book, Flexible Leadership, for more insights! https://flexibleleadershipbook.com/ My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

How can you turn the challenges of disruption into opportunities for growth and innovation? Terence Mauri joins Kevin to discuss how leaders can transform uncertainty into opportunity and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Terence believes leaders need to shift their mindset and embrace curiosity, unlearn outdated practices, and foster cultures of agility and innovation. He also shares his DARE Framework for mindset shifts. Data: Leading with AI to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Agility: Letting go of bureaucratic practices and embracing iterative progress. Risk: Understanding that not taking a risk is often the greatest risk. Evolution: Adopting nature-inspired approaches to adaptability and resilience. Listen for 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Overview of the Episode 01:17 Sponsor Mention: The Long-Distance Leader 01:41 Meet Terence Mauri 02:32 Terence's Journey to Leadership and Disruption 05:00 The Paradox of Risk in Leadership 06:05 Understanding Disruptions in the Modern Era 09:06 Disruptive Trends in AI and Industries 12:03 The Importance of Mindset Shifts for Leaders 15:10 What’s Not Going to Change? 18:08 Turning Disruption into Tailwinds 20:02 Introducing the DARE Framework 22:16 D – Data: Leading with AI 23:23 A – Agility: Eliminate Bureaucracy 27:10 R – Risk: Courage vs. Conformity 29:10 E – Evolution: Embracing Change Gradually 32:58 Books Terence Recommends 34:49 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts Meet Terence Terence Mauri is the author of The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown. He is a world-leading expert on the future of leadership, AI, and disruption. As the founder of the future trends think tank Hack Future Lab and a highly acclaimed author, Mauri is the mind behind the movement for leaders to find the upside of disruption and rethink leadership for a post-AI world. He says: “The future isn’t just about tech or trends. It’s about mindsets and choices, too. Let’s not waste one of the biggest reframing moments in our lifetimes because when volatility is high, not taking a risk is a risk.” Mauri’s actionable insights and myth-busting thinking have been featured in The Economist, Forbes, Inc. BBC, Reuters, Business Insider, and The Drucker Forum. He has been described as “an influential and outspoken expert on the future of leadership” by Thinkers50, the global authority on today’s top business thinkers. www.terencemauri.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/terencemauri/ https://x.com/terencemauri https://www.instagram.com/terence.mauri/ Book Recommendations The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown by Terence Mauri  The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport Like this? Leading Through Disruption with Tony Hunter The Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li Work Disrupted with Jeff Schwartz Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Kevin Eikenberry dives into the dynamic duo of intention and action. Learn why these two forces are powerful individually but unstoppable when combined. Discover how to harness their synergy to drive change, build momentum, and achieve better results in your leadership journey. 📖 Key Takeaways:  - Why action is the catalyst for all change and movement. -The pitfalls of intention without action and how it affects confidence. -Strategies to move beyond habits and norms to align your intentions with actions. - Practical steps to reflect, adjust, and make lasting improvements. 🚀 Remarkable Reminder: When we couple intentions with actions, we unlock the potential for new and better results. Preorder your copy of Flexible Leadership here: https://KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

Are you prepared to embrace a future defined by proximity? Rob Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff say we are in the digital age which is fundamentally different from the industrial age. They join Kevin to discuss the concept of proximity equals zero (P=0) – the compression of value closer to moments of demand - and how this is changing the way we work and live. They share how proximity connects with work and how we eat and provide real-world examples from Domino's Pizza's tech-driven customer experience to controlled environment agriculture revolutionizing food production. Further, they provide advice to leaders on leveraging proximity to break down barriers, prioritize opportunities, and align technology with unmet needs. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Remarkable Leadership Podcast Overview 01:06 Flexible Leadership Book Promo 01:43 Guest Introduction: Rob Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff 03:01 Origins of the Book "Proximity" 08:08 What is Proximity? 12:07 Proximity and How We Work 15:57 Future of Work and Proximity 19:16 Proximity and How We Eat 24:31 Controlled Environment Agriculture and Vertical Farming 26:00 Proximity and Leadership: Next Steps for Leaders 28:50 Investment Opportunities in Proximity 31:10 What Rob and Kaihan Do for Fun 32:51 Book Recommendations from Rob and Kaihan 34:03 Closing Remarks Their Story: Robert C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff are the authors of Proximity: How Creating Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. Rob is the co-founder and chair of The World Innovation Network (TWIN Global). He is an adjunct professor of innovation at the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, and an adjunct professor of executive education at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His books include Grow from Within: Mastering Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation (with Michael J. Lippitz, 2009). Wolcott is an active venture investor in nearly thirty companies, many of which are leading the Proximity revolution. Kaihan Krippendorff founded Outthinker Networks, a global think tank, and a professional speaker. His books include Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal Entrepreneurs (Columbia, 2019). A former McKinsey consultant, he is a strategic adviser to numerous leading corporations. Book Recommendations Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life by Robert C. Wolcott, Kaihan Krippendorff  The Founding of New England by James Truslow Adams Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy (Acting with Technology) by Cristina Alaimo, Jannis Kallinikos  For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be by Marcus Collins  Like this? How to Navigate the Future with Margaret Heffernan How the Future Works with Brian Elliott The Forces Reshaping the Workplace with Phil Simon Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Intentions are powerful—but they’re only the beginning. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explains why having intention is important but not sufficient for meaningful change. Intention can spark the process, but action is what truly moves the needle. Learn how to bridge the gap between deciding and doing, and discover practical tips to turn your intentions into impactful results. My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

What are the key leadership insights and skills needed as we move into 2025? In this end-of-year episode, Kevin answers listener questions about leadership trends, challenges, and reflections on his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin believes that leaders must move beyond rigid leadership styles to embrace flexibility, adapting their approach based on context, team needs, and organizational goals. He also highlights the importance of mindset, skill set, and habit set for leaders. While skills provide the tools for leadership, mindset ensures alignment with goals, and habit set ensures sustained application. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Joining the Live Experience 01:06 Flexible Leadership Book Promo 01:57 Introduction of Lisa Ritter-McMahan 02:59 Soft Skills Leaders Need 05:21 Transitioning from Peer to Leader 07:17 Hierarchical Leadership in Government Agencies 09:00 Highlight from Flexible Leadership Book 11:13 What Excites Kevin About His New Book 12:28 Balancing Empathy and Organizational Goals 14:55 Professional Development: Inside vs. Outside Work Hours 17:30 Mindset, Skill Set, and Habit Set for Leaders 20:14 Importance of Flexibility in Organizations 22:32 Clear Communication in Remote Work 25:58 Kevin’s Reading Process for Podcasts 30:08 Memorable Moments from 2024 Guests 33:24 What Kevin Does for Fun 34:48 Kevin’s Current Reading Recommendation 36:04 Closing Remarks Book Recommendations Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership by Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris  Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke  On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything by Nate Silver  Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay, and Meaning to Everyone's Work by Zeynep Ton  How to Work with and Lead People Not Like You by Kelly McDonald  Like this? A Guide to Excellence with Tom Peters  This is Strategy with Seth Godin Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

When was the last time you gave yourself a gift? 🎁 In this special episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares a meaningful and unexpected list of gifts we can give to ourselves. From the gift of time to the gift of grace, these thoughtful ideas go beyond material things and focus on personal growth and well-being. This episode is a powerful reminder that while it’s better to give than receive, sometimes, we need to include ourselves on the gift list. 💡 Discover Kevin's new book, Flexible Leadership! 👉 Learn more and grab your copy: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

What can leaders learn from bees about creating lasting change in organizations? Siobhan McHale tells Kevin that bees recognize when a hive is overcrowded and the need for a new home. They notice what is emerging and act, which many organizations fail to do. Kevin and Siobhan discuss how leaders can harness the power of group intelligence to foster agile, resilient organizations. She introduces the "Lens Model," a four-part, non-linear framework that includes Look Beyond: Identify and understand hidden patterns that drive organizational behavior. Experiment: Test small changes to discover effective solutions within the system. Nudge: Use subtle shifts to encourage change without creating resistance. Strengthen: Reinforce emerging changes to ensure they become embedded in the organization’s culture. She also talks about GQ, or group intelligence, as a necessary complement to IQ and EQ in today’s complex world. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Featured Guest: Siobhan McHale 02:20 Siobhan’s Background in Change Management 04:16 Why Focus on Change Management? 05:16 The Fascination with Organizational Ecosystems 06:08 Lessons from Bees for Organizational Change 08:14 Understanding the Lens Model 12:27 The Four Steps of the Lens Model 15:40 Diagnosing Hidden Patterns in Organizations 17:45 Role of Leadership in Successful Change 20:10 Nudging vs. Pushing for Change 24:33 Leveraging Group Intelligence (GQ) 27:10 Mapping the Ecosystem to Manage Complexity 29:37 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Change Siobhan's Story: Siobhan McHale is the author of, The Hive Mind at Work: The Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change. She has worked across four continents, helping thousands of leaders to create more agile and productive workplaces. She also has been on the “inside” as the executive in charge of culture change in a series of large, multinational organizations. One of these inside jobs was a radical seven-year change initiative at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Bank that transformed it from the lowest-performing bank in the country into one of the highest-performing and most admired banks in the world. Professor John Kotter used her work with ANZ as a Harvard Business School case study designed to teach MBA students about managing change. Book Recommendations The Hive Mind at Work: Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change by Siobhan McHale  Brooklyn by Colm Toibin  Like this? Leading Change Intelligently with Barbara Trautlein Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger Helping Leaders Change the World For the Better with Bill Novelli The Problem with Change with Ashley Goodall Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

Are you really listening, or do you just think you are? 🤔 In this final episode of our series on listening, Kevin Eikenberry answers the crucial question: Who decides if you're truly listening? Learn why listening is about perception and what you can do to ensure others feel heard. Remember: listening isn't about you—it's about them. This episode is packed with practical insights to elevate your listening skills and strengthen your leadership abilities. 💡 Discover Kevin's new book, Flexible Leadership! 👉 Learn more and grab your copy: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

Have you ever considered the leadership it takes to create a film? Kevin sits down with Harold Cronk, an award-winning director, writer, and producer to explore how lessons from film production offer unique insights into leadership, team dynamics, and vision. Harold discusses the importance of servant leadership and explains how leading highly creative teams requires fostering a culture of trust, empowering talent, and aligning individual contributions with the larger vision. He also emphasizes the significance of aligning his projects with his values, especially when tackling real-life stories. He also gives an inside baseball look into the behind-the-scenes reality of film production, debunking myths and sharing insights into the patience and precision involved in creating movies Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:44 Introducing Harold Cronk 03:17 Harold's Career Highlights 04:07 Journey from Art Teacher to Filmmaker 06:01 Early Experiences with Directing 07:12 Leadership Lessons from Film and Teaching 09:46 Challenges of Scaling Film Productions 11:21 Navigating Studio Expectations 12:42 Leading Creative Teams 14:08 Managing Talent and Creativity 15:28 Attracting the Right Talent 17:28 Behind the Scenes on a Film Set 20:15 Challenges of Film Project Management 21:02 About the Movie "Average Joe" 23:25 Real-Life Story Behind the Film 24:00 Staying True to the Real Story 27:50 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers 29:20 Importance of Passion and Persistence 30:26 Harold’s Hobbies and Interests 31:23 Current Reading and Creative Projects 32:11 Closing Reflections Meet Harold Harold's Story: Harold Cronk is an Award-Winning Director, Writer, and Producer. His big break came when his short film, War Prayer, earned him Best Director at the 2006 Beverly Hills International Film Festival. Cronk’s first box office hit, God’s Not Dead, and the sequel, God’s Not Dead 2, landed him the opportunity to helm Unbroken: Path To Redemption for Universal Studios. Based on the life of Louis Zamperini, the film received rave reviews from audiences, earning an A cinema score, as well as the Movie Guide Award for Best Film for Mature Audiences. Recently, Cronk won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing of The Quest, a high-concept family adventure series for Disney +. Cronk’s most recent film, Average Joe, based on the life of coach Joe Kennedy, is currently in theaters across the country and boasts the highest Rotten Tomato audience score of any faith film opening weekend at 99%. To date, Cronk’s films have grossed over $100 million in the domestic box office. https://averagejoemovie.com/ Book Recommendations Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Like this? Wine, Rock 'n' Roll, and Leadership with Maynard Keenan Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Listening is more than just a communication skill—it's a trust-building superpower. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explains the most compelling reason to become a better listener and how it impacts your leadership and relationships. 🎯 Key Takeaways: - Why listening completes the communication loop. - How listening fosters understanding and acknowledges others. - The #1 reason to listen: building trust. 📘 Get Kevin’s New Book! Learn more about Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence and its insights on trust and leadership: KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

Can work and well-being go together? Kevin chats with Kelly Mackin about redefining work-life balance and understanding the psychological, emotional, and social motives that impact our professional happiness. They discuss her research-backed framework of 28 human needs and how motives vary from person to person. Kelly discusses common "dream killers" that can sabotage career satisfaction, and how leaders can foster a more supportive work culture. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Introducing Kelly Mackin 02:24 Kelly's Personal Journey 05:00 Defining Workplace Well-Being 06:07 Shared Meaning and Mindset 07:03 The 28 Human Motives 08:52 Personalized Well-Being Needs 10:35 Identifying Top Motives 12:16 Introducing Dream Killers 13:08 Taking a Proactive Approach 14:47 Co-Creation of Well-Being 16:12 Leaders' Role in Well-Being 18:30 Organizational Culture Impact 21:22 Why Motives Change 23:27 Overview of the Well-Being Assessment 27:07 Kelly’s Hobbies and Interests 27:40 Book Recommendation 28:08 Final Reflections and Call to Action Meet Kelly Kelly's Story: Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work and co-founder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs AssessmentTM which empowers people to create their best work life and workplace. Her expertise spans quantitative research in human behavior to fostering psychological safety, from guiding individuals in mind management coaching to imparting the practice of mindfulness meditation both in and outside of work. As a researcher, she gains insights into significant parts of our lives like values, stress, and emotions to develop frameworks to better understand the world and ourselves to make positive change. Kelly’s mission is to create a work world where we are human first and well-being is a right, not a privilege. She built Motives Met to achieve the attainable dream of a work life well-lived for all. When asked about her proudest moments, Kelly would tell you it was standing at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and at Mount Everest Base Camp. Hailing from sunny San Diego, California, you can often find her soaking up a sunset, playing beach volleyball, or sparring in the boxing ring. https://www.motivesmet.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/ https://www.instagram.com/kellymackin_motivesmet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@motivesmet Book Recommendations Work Life Well-Lived by Kelly Mackin 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy  Like this? How to Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More with Nataly Kogan How Leaders can Connect with People and Reduce Isolation with Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Being a Mentally Strong Leader with Scott Mautz Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP    

In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry explores a powerful way to supercharge your listening skills. The key? Being fully present. Kevin dives into what it means to give someone your undivided attention, why it matters, and how it can transform your communication and leadership. Whether you're leading a team, engaging with colleagues, or building personal relationships, mastering the art of being fully present can make all the difference. Tune in to discover actionable strategies and insights to take your listening—and your leadership—to the next level. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why being fully present is the ultimate listening hack. How eliminating distractions creates meaningful connections. The transformative power of giving someone your undivided attention. Why fully present listening is challenging—and worth the effort. Links and Resources Mentioned: Get your copy of Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

Do you lead over or through? Jonathan Clark says leading through is finding leadership everywhere throughout the organization. He shares three essential elements of leadership: heart, mind, and soul. Leadership is fundamentally about doing what’s right and leading through positive influence rather than coercion or authority. Jonathan believes there can be “love” in leadership – more than an idea but genuine appreciation, attention, and support for colleagues. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Clarifying Leadership Beyond Command and Control 00:33 Welcome to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast 01:13 Engage with Us on Social Media 01:44 Introduction to Jonathan Clark 02:29 Discussing the Origins of Leadership Concepts 04:04 Insights from a Cement Plant Study on Leadership 07:03 Distinguishing Leadership from Power and Control 09:29 The Process of Writing a Book with Family 10:29 Leadership as a Process of Mobilization 12:06 Exploring the Soul of Leadership 13:30 Leadership as a Moral Act 16:17 Challenges of Defining Leadership vs. Coercion 18:00 Persistence of Command-and-Control Models in Leadership 21:05 The Heart of Leadership: Focusing on Thriving People 24:18 Love as a Core Leadership Value 25:31 Making Wellness and Success of Others a Priority 26:04 The Mind of Leadership: Problem Solving and Decision-Making 28:34 Practical Advice for Leaders: Start with the Soul 29:34 Fun Facts About Jonathan Clark 29:56 Jonathan’s Current Reading: A Biography of Mitt Romney 31:09 Where to Learn More About Jonathan and His Work 32:11 Reflecting on Leadership as a Verb and a Moral Act 33:08 Closing Remarks Meet Jonathan Jonathan's Story: Jonathan R. Clark is the co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Heart, Soul, and Mind of Leadership, written alongside his father and sister. He is a professor of management at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he has also served as a department chair and associate dean. His work focuses on helping leaders create the conditions under which individuals, groups, and organizations do their best collective work. He holds a master's degree from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and a doctoral degree from the Harvard Business School. https://www.leadingthrough.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-clark-3734616/ Book Recommendations Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership by Kim B. Clark, Jonathan R. Clark, Erin E. Clark  Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins Like this? The Empathy Advantage with Heather McGowan Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier