The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

This title might have you wondering why as the coach, you are asking questions versus providing answers. And the reason is, I believe that the best coaches have good questions. In this episode, you'll learn five coaching questions that are valuable in almost any coaching situation – formal or informal coaching, virtual or face-to-face…any time you're coaching! From This Episode: Check out the Remarkable Leadership podcast to hear Kevin's conversations with leadership experts, practitioners and many more fascinating people here.

Leadership and change go hand in hand. However, we need to make sure it's a positive change. Not only is today's workforce demanding it, but organizations are also finding it profitable. Bill Novelli has spent time in the private and not-for-profit world. Today he is a professor in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and founded and oversees the Georgetown Business for Impact initiative. He joins Kevin to discuss his book, Good Business – the Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World. Bill shares examples of organizations making changes to create both social and monetary value. Wherever you are in the organization, you can make a positive social difference. Leadership is not about titles but having the courage in your convictions and the information to influence. This episode is brought to you by… 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Good Business: The Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World by Bill Novelli The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt Connect with Bill Novelli: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Leadership Moxie (and More) with John Baldoni. Lessons for Marketing (and Change) Leaders with Thomas Barta. Doing Work That Counts with Richard Lee. The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

When I was growing up, most households only had one phone and it was usually in the kitchen. And teens spent alllll the time on that phone. Today's teens also spend a lot of time on the phone, as do most of us. These tiny devices consume so much of our time and attention, although we rarely use them anymore for what they were originally designed for – to TALK on them. And today, I'm reminding you of all of the reasons and benefits why the next time you pick up your phone, it should be to talk into it. From This Episode: Watch the previous episode, Transaction or Interaction (The Differences and Why it Matters), here. Order a copy and learn more about The Long-Distance Teammate, here.

Relationships. They are critical for our mental health and they are how organizations succeed. Yet, many of us struggle to build solid connections. David Bradford and Carole Robin are the authors of CONNECT: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues. They join Kevin to discuss the importance of building exceptional relationships or at least moving along the continuum. There is a risk of being vulnerable. Yet, when we show up as ourselves (in an appropriate way), we have more impact. As a leader, we need to recognize feedback is a gift. We need to be willing to ask for, as well as offer help, so we can all behave in our best interest. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by David Bradford and Carole Robin Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek H. Murthy American Dirt: A Novel by Jeanine Cummins Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb Connect with David Bradford and Carole Robin: Connect and Relate | Leaders in Tech Related Podcast Episodes: Connect First with Melanie Katzman. The Laws of Trust with Joel Peterson. The Power of Communities with Jono Bacon. The Business of Friendship with Shasta Nelson. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

I recently received an email from the Principal of the High School that I attended, asking if I would help with a project. As the students are getting ready to celebrate a COVID-style homecoming, the staff is asking alum to share messages of encouragement and support. I was happy and honored to do this and today, I am sharing that message with you. From This Episode: Get a short, inspirational email tip every Monday – Friday by signing up for Kevin's Daily Email here.

Defining your team's purpose is not only important; it is pragmatic. Once you have the purpose, it is easier to decide when to collaborate and when individuals should act. Carlos Valdes-Dapena is a coach and the author of Lessons from Mars: How One Global Company Cracked the Code on High Performance Collaboration and Teamwork and Virtual Teams: Holding the Center When You Can't Meet Face-to-Face. He joins Kevin to discuss why conventional approaches to making teams better don't necessarily work. Through extensive research working directly with brands like M&M's and Snickers, he found that you need to be intentional about collaboration. Leaders need to clarify why it matters and how individuals benefit from working together. This is especially true for achievement-driven people who are innately motivated to get stuff done. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Lessons from Mars: How One Global Company Cracked the Code on High Performance Collaboration and Teamwork by Carlos Valdes-Dapena Virtual Teams: Holding the Center When You Can't Meet Face-to-Face by Carlos Valdes-Dapena The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett Effortless: The Counter-Intuitive Business Growth Formula for Coaches, Consultants, Authors, Speakers, and Experts by Danny Iny The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career, and Faith by John W. James and Russell Friedman Connect with Carlos Valdes-Dapena: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Fast Company Article | CEO World Article Related Podcast Episodes: Leveraged Learning with Danny Iny. The Future of Collaborative Leadership with Dr. Edward Marshall. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

In a fast-paced (and often remote working) world, we seem to run our days on "transactions" – short-term, project-driven tasks. And while transactions get things done in the short term, relationships are built and nourished on interactions. And in a remote working world, relationships are even harder to maintain. That's why it's important that we balance transactions with interactions. Learn the difference and therefore how to recognize this balance in your life from this episode. From This Episode: Our new book, The Long-Distance Teammate, addresses strategies and techniques for improving the relationships (from interactions) in your virtual team. Learn more and order your copy here.

Do you ask for the help you need? As a leader, we are often self-reliant. The success of our teams and organizations rests on our shoulders, we better be the ones making the decisions. Todd Palmer hit rock bottom and needed to redefine success. Todd is CEO/Entrepreneur of Diversified Industrial Staffing and the author of From Suck to Success: A Guide for Extraordinary Entrepreneurship. He joins Kevin to talk about his journey of self-awareness and shifting mindsets. He needed to ask for help and to become accountable for his decisions. Once he got over the fear of failure and recognized it as a learning opportunity, he was able to shift the culture of his company. Todd also shares hiring advice and how things have changed (or not) since the pandemic. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: From Suck to Success: A Guide for Extraordinary Entrepreneurship by Todd Palmer Leading Well from Within: A Neuroscience and Mindfulness-Based Framework for Conscious Leadership by Dr. Daniel Friedland Connect with Todd Palmer: Extraordinary Advisors | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Leading in a Full Employment World with Todd Palmer. Crucible Leadership with Warwick Fairfax. Love Your Imposter with Rita Clifton. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

In this episode, I'm telling an old story about a farmer and his stallion. And while I like stories just as much as anyone, this is more than just a story. This is a lesson on the power of perspective. Tweet it out Before deciding a situation is bad, stop and think a bit longer – perhaps there is good to be found, even in a challenging situation. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Get a short, inspirational email tip every Monday – Friday by signing up for Kevin's Daily Email here.

Often, we see grit as something hard-nosed. However, Darrin Gray believes our grit should be fueled by joy. Darrin serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Athletes in Action and leads AIA's NFL Advisory Council. He started in the newspaper business, where he felt he was creating a community. He has carried this idea of community and building a team throughout his career. A winning team isn't about themselves but is a coalition of the willing. These are individuals who not only want to become better (players, leaders, parents) but are willing to help each other build the best version of themselves. Leaders not only need self-awareness, but a mindset and heartset to meet people where they are. This episode is brought to you by… 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Jersey Effect: Beyond the World Championship by Hunter sith and Darrin Gray Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World by Chris Lowney The Power of 3: Beat Adversity, Find Authentic Purpose, Live a Better Life by Robb Hiller Connect with Darrin Gray: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Lions Lead | Athletes in Action Related Podcast Episodes: What Makes Teams Great with Sam Walker. Living a Life of Significance with Aaron Walker. Winning! with Gary Brackett. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

In the world today, people are running hard and fast, many so focused on taking care of others – be that their children, spouse, clients, teammates, students or their patients – that they aren't taking the time to take care of themselves. It's gotten so bad, that I recently read about a nursing school that added a program to their nursing curriculum on the importance of and how to take better care of ourselves. Self care is vital to our health and our success and our ability to have an outward focus and to take care of others. In this episode, I'm sharing some quick tips to help you make it easier for you to take care of yourself. Tweet it out: Self-care isn't selfish. You can't give your best to others when you aren't at your best. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more about The Long-Distance Teammate here.

We are gifted the power to change the way we think and feel anytime. We just need to want to do it. Todd Stottlemyre is a two-time World Series baseball champion and the author of The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Thoughts & Emotions. He joins Kevin to discuss coaching and the lessons he has learned throughout his career on and off the field. Todd talks about the fundamentals and the importance of following your heart. Todd's book is a fable allowing him to become vulnerable and connect through storytelling. He had to learn to let go and change his mindset. By sharing his story, he hopes to help others grow and develop. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Thoughts & Emotions by Todd Stottlemyer Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Dr. Joe Dispenza Connect with Todd Stottlemyre: Website | Instagram | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. The Gift of Struggle with Bobby Herrera. What it Takes to Be in Awe with John O'Leary. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

We are gifted the power to change the way we think and feel anytime. We just need to want to do it. Todd Stottlemyre is a two-time World Series baseball champion and the author of The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Thoughts & Emotions. He joins Kevin to discuss coaching and the lessons he has learned throughout his career on and off the field. Todd talks about the fundamentals and the importance of following your heart. Todd's book is a fable allowing him to become vulnerable and connect through storytelling. He had to learn to let go and change his mindset. By sharing his story, he hopes to help others grow and develop. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Thoughts & Emotions by Todd Stottlemyer Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Dr. Joe Dispenza Connect with Todd Stottlemyre: Website | Instagram | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. The Gift of Struggle with Bobby Herrera. What it Takes to Be in Awe with John O'Leary. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

As of today, I cannot predict the future of work – for you or for your business. But I do know one thing. Whatever that future holds, work is going to be different…again. I do not believe we will ever return to work as we knew it in 2019. I predict that we will have an amalgamation of different forms of flexible work. – Some companies will send all of their employees back all at once. – Some will send half now and half later. – Some will allow their employees to choose where they want to work. There will be many options and each organization's choice will very likely look a little different. So, what can you do now to prepare for the future world of work today? In this episode, I'm providing a few steps that leaders and teammates can take to prepare for flexible work. Tweet it out: Prepare for the future today – even if you don't know exactly what it will look like (and you don't). @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Whether you are a teammate or you are the leader of the team, The Long-Distance Teammate, can help you to prepare for this new future of flexible work. Learn more here.

There have been many discussions about the future of work. Will robots be able to do everything? For most of us, 2020 accelerated that future and creating a need for new mindsets and strategies. Jeff Schwartz believes we aren't going back to the way things were and we have the opportunity to set a new direction. Jeff is the co-author of Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work. Jeff shares with Kevin that to understand 21st-century careers, we need to be working with new maps. We have choices in what our future looks like, so how do we work with everything we have available (includes physical space and technology). This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work by Jeff Schwartz Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity by Scott Galloway Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Issacson Connect with Jeff Schwartz: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger. Humanocracy with Gary Hamel. How to Navigate the Future with Margaret Heffernan. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

In January 2014, I recorded the very first episode of Remarkable TV. And the episode below is our 365th episode – we haven't missed a week since we started! That's like recording and releasing a video every single day for year. And while that first video doesn't look so great now (watch it here) – the sound quality wasn't great, the picture was a bit fuzzy, I might have rambled a little – I know that the continual practice we have done in recording each week since then has helped us to significantly improve. Zig Ziglar said: Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly – until you can learn to do it well. So in today's episode, I'm sharing four lessons from our 365 RTV episodes. The Case for Continual Practice – Remarkable TV Leave a Comment (Edit) In January 2014, I recorded the very first episode of Remarkable TV. And the episode below is our 365th episode – we haven't missed a week since we started! That's like recording and releasing a video every single day for year. And while that first video doesn't look so great now (watch it here) – the sound quality wasn't great, the picture was a bit fuzzy, I might have rambled a little – I know that the continual practice we have done in recording each week since then has helped us to significantly improve. Zig Ziglar said: Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly – until you can learn to do it well. So in today's episode, I'm sharing four lessons from our 365 RTV episodes. Tweet it out: One of the keys to continued growth and success is continual practice. Are you consistently working on the things that matter most to you? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive an email notification each time we release a new episode of Remarkable TV here.

Are you one of the 20 million to download the Netflix Culture deck? Whether you did or just looked it up now, you will recognize that Netflix operates at the edge of chaos, or so it seems. Yet, they have been able to re-invent themselves as the environment has shifted and created a company of innovators. Erin Meyer is the co-author of No Rules Rules Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention with Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings. She joins Kevin to talk not only about culture but building a culture of freedom. Netflix encourages all employees to make decisions based on the context and direction of the company. This can only happen with strong leadership, foundational principles, and the right employees. Although Erin uses Netflix as the example, there are lessons and principles which can apply to your organization and your team. This episode is brought to you by… 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer Captain Underpants: 10 Book Set by Dave Pilkey Big Box of Big Nate: Big Nate Box Set Volume 1-4 by Lincoln Peirce Connect with Erin Meyer: Book Website | Website Related Podcast Episodes: Building a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord. Innovation is Everybody's Business with Tamara Ghandour. Creating Courageous Cultures with Karin Hurt and David Dye. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

In January, our newest book came out – The Long-Distance Teammate. When we were researching and writing this book, there was one key word that continued to stand out and be seen as a key measure of how to be successful as a remote teammate. That word was… Proactivity In this episode, I'm sharing 4 specific ways that you can be more proactive in your remote work. From This Episode: To learn more about our new book and to order your copy (and get special bonuses), go here.

Change is the only constant in life (Heraclitus). If you don't see, are you paying attention? And if you aren't changing, well, that is something different. Stacy Henry is the author of Get Rooted! Growing People and Companies Through Change and joins Kevin to discuss change and values. We don't always get to choose the change (hello pandemic), yet we get to choose our actions and reactions. The way we respond is based on our values. Often, we hold on tight, even though we don't like the current state, because it is known. It requires us to think differently and move through the change. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Get Rooted!: Growing People and Companies Through Change by Stacy Henry The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities by Patrick Lencioni Connect with Stacy Henry: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Change Starts Within you with Cortney McDermott. Helping People Change with Melvin Smith. Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

In this episode, I'm talking about The Epidemic of Loneliness and what we can do about it. Before the pandemic, there was already an epidemic of loneliness. And while we know that the pandemic will eventually subside, the epidemic may not… In fact, loneliness is becoming a larger and more important issue as more and more employees and organizations go virtual. So if you're feeling lonely or as though something just isn't right, here are a few strategies that I hope will help ease this pain. And a small word of caution before you listen to this episode: I am not a doctor. If you have serious concerns for yourself clinically, please see someone. And while you can't diagnose a friend or colleague, know that my advice here can only go so far. From This Episode: In our newest book, The Long-Distance Teammate, Kevin has created a practical handbook to help remote team members become more effective, connected and engaged while working remotely. Learn more and order a copy (or more) here.

Do you ever feel like you are putting in the effort yet fall short of expectations? Does your team ever feel that way? So, what can you do? Richard Lee suggests it doesn't need to be complicated. We just need the right mindset tied to the skillset. Richard is the author of WORK THAT COUNTS: Breaking Down the Barriers to Extraordinary Results. Kevin and Richard discuss three mindsets that create an impact within your organization. These include empowered relationships, align to do the right thing, and collaborate in and across teams. For this to work, both the team leader and team member must work on their relationship and remember it is unique and dynamic. Further, you need to look outside your immediate team and consider the whole to achieve goals. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Work That Counts: Breaking Down the Barriers to Extraordinary Results by Richard Lee Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Connect with Richard Lee: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Humanocracy with Gary Hame. Rethinking Success with Douglas Holladay. Reinventing the Way You Work with Jonas Altman. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

Good things happen when we are thankful. We feel better. We are less stressed. We are healthier. These are just a few benefits but it's obvious that being thankful for anything or to anyone in our lives is a good thing. In this episode, I am specifically suggesting you thank your teammates for four very important reasons. From This Episode: Learn more about our newest book, The Long-Distance Teammate, and order your copy today! Go here to learn more.

Why do existing organizations with resources find themselves irrelevant (or no longer in existence), whether through new technology, changes in demographics, competition? Chances are they did not plan for the disruption, which can come from any direction or place, especially where we least expect it. Sameer Hasija is co-author of The Phoenix Encounter Method: Lead Like Your Business Is On Fire. Just like the mythical phoenix that is born again from the ashes, this method requires you to think of your business truly being disrupted (burning to the ground) so you can build it again. Shifting your mindset to create a burning platform, allows you to build a playbook to defend against the attacks (in whatever form they take). This is an on-going process and can take your organization to the next level. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Phoenix Encounter Method: Lead Like Your Business Is on Fire! by Ian Woodward, V. "Paddy" Padmanabhan, Sameer Hasija, and Ram Charan The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt The Dragons and the Snakes: How the Rest Learned to Fight the West by David Kilcullen Connect with Sameer Hasija: Book Website | Author's Website Related Podcast Episodes: Leadership Productivity Principles with Maura Thomas. The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey. Lead with Speed with Alan Willett. The Innovation Delusion with Lee Vinsel and Andy Russell. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

You've likely heard this saying: What gets measured gets done. While it's an oversimplification, there is a lot of truth in this saying. And interestingly enough, one of the areas where we spend an increasing amount of time is meetings. And do you have any meeting metrics that you are tracking? You likely don't. And even if you do, in this episode, I am sharing a new meeting metric that you likely aren't tracking but should be for many reasons. I am also sharing how to implement this simple yet effective metric. From This Episode: This strategy is just one of kind of ideas that we share in my newest book, The Long-Distance Teammate. If you, or a member of your team, is working remotely (and who doesn't know at least someone who is these days!), you won't want to miss this powerful book. Learn more and order your copy here.

Nothing elevates performance more than a great coach. And the performance of your team reflects the coach. Bill Eckstrom is the co-author of The Coaching Effect: What Great Leaders Do to Increase Sales, Enhance Performance, and Sustain Growth (with Sarah Wirth) and joins Kevin to discuss both quality and quantity of coaching. We need to understand where coaches are spending their time. Bill discusses growth rings and how they are reflective of environments that promote or hinder growth. Leaders at any level need to understand the necessity of challenging people out of their comfort zone to create high-growth organizations. This episode is brought to you by… 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Coaching Effect: What Great Leaders Do to Increase Sales, Enhance Performance, and Sustain Growth by Bill Eckstrom and Sarah Wirth How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Connect with Bill Eckstrom: Website | EcSell Institute | EcSell Institute's LinkedIn | Bill Eckstrom's LinkedIn | EcSell Institute's Twitter | Bill Eckstrom's Twitter | Bill Eckstrom's TEd Talk Related Podcast Episodes: The Master Coach with Gregg Thompson. Reframing Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

The questions we ask determine the answers we find – and therefore the decisions we make. And in this episode, I am asking you the most important remote work question… Are you "working from home" or are you a great remote teammate? The Most Important Remote Work Question – Remarkable TV Leave a Comment (Edit) The questions we ask determine the answers we find – and therefore the decisions we make. And in the video below, I am asking you the most important remote work question… Are you "working from home" or are you a great remote teammate? Tweet it out: There is a big difference between working from home and being a great remote teammate. Which do you want to be? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more about and order a copy of our newest book, The Long-Distance Teammate, here.

Is it the journey, or is it the destination? The role of a leader is getting to the destination (sales, profits, product development). Walt Rakowich believes the most important part of leadership is the journey and what happens along the way. Walt is the author of TRANSFLUENCE: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change. Walt and Kevin discuss transformative influence and Walt shares stories about his journey. There is a time and place for leaders to be vulnerable and acknowledge the details their team understands and works through daily. By overcoming fear and pride, we can empower our team and build trust. When leaders recognize they have a transformational influence on their team, they find opportunity, embrace challenges, and make their organizations and communities greater than ever. This episode is brought to you by… 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Transfluence: How to Lead with Transformative Influence in Today's Climates of Change by Walt Rakowich Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Connect with Walt Rakowich: Website Related Podcast Episodes: Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger. The Future Leader with Jacob Morgan. The Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeown. Love Your Imposter with Rita Clifton. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on iTunes. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

One of my all-time favorite Musicals is Fiddler on the Roof, and one of the famous songs from it is Sunrise, Sunset. Here are part of the lyrics: Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another Laden with happiness and tears The song talks about how our lives are flying by and the older I get, the truer this is. And while each day is still about sunrise, sunset – a daily rhythm – and life is an accumulation of days, I have an important question for you: How do you start and end your days? How You Start and End Your Day – Remarkable TV Leave a Comment (Edit) One of my all-time favorite Musicals is Fiddler on the Roof, and one of the famous songs from it is Sunrise, Sunset. Here are part of the lyrics: Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another Laden with happiness and tears The song talks about how our lives are flying by and the older I get, the truer this is. And while each day is still about sunrise, sunset – a daily rhythm – and life is an accumulation of days, I have an important question for you: How do you start and end your days? Tweet it out: How you start and end your days frames those days and determines your life. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more about and listen to episodes from our Remarkable Leadership podcast here.

Remote work isn't new. Technology has allowed organizations to have offices not only on different coasts but in different countries. We have started to work across time zones and cultures. In 2018, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel published the Long-Distance Leader and reminded leaders the principles didn't change, just the location. In March of 2019, there was a huge shift to remote work; much of it unplanned. They found there was a difference between working from home and being a productive remote teammate. Wayne, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, joins Kevin to discuss their latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere. There is a difference between being just a team member and a teammate. We need to be more intentional to create connections and take responsibility for our growth. Wayne shares ideas for leaders and discusses some of the challenges we may see in 2021. We are not going back to the way things were. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Long-Distance Teammate by Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel A Soldier of the Great Way by Mark Helprin Paris in the Present Tense by Mark Helprin Connect with Wayne Turmel: Remote Leadership Institute | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Keys to Leading Remotely with Wayne Turmel. A Timely Conversation about Remote Work with Wayne Turmel. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on iTunes. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

Can we? Should we? Both questions are important and the difference between the two is just one small word. But that small word makes a significant difference in how you answer the question. In this episode, I'm helping you to think about this distinction with a few thoughts and maybe a couple of other questions. Tweet it out: Can you do something vs. should you do that thing. Likely you'll be better served to ask both questions before you decide. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: If you'd like to receive my daily email and get a short, inspiring message each day, you can learn more and sign up here.

Do you feel like a fraud? Are you waiting for your team to question why you are leading them? If it makes you feel better, you aren't alone. In fact, studies show that 70% of people feel like an imposter at some point in their professional careers. Rita Clifton shares that none of us know everything. She is the author of Love Your Imposter: Be Your Best Self, Flaws and All. Rita and Kevin discuss the imposter syndrome and how you can acknowledge your fear (versus hiding from it) to make you better. Rita also debunks the myth 'fake it until you make it'. When we share our vulnerabilities, we help others grow, making your team more successful. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Love Your Imposter: Be Your Best Self, Flaws and All by Rita Clifton Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harai Connect with Rita Clifton: Website | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Doing Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier. Sparking Leadership Confidence with Angie Morgan. The Power of Deliberate Practice with Robert Pool. Who Do You Choose to Be? with Margaret Wheatley. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on iTunes. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

I grew up on a farm, so we spread a lot of things. But today we are talking about what we are spreading as leaders. Because our words, our attitudes and our energy are all contagious. And it's important that we're spreading the right thing. Tweet it out: Your words, attitude and energy are contagious. What are you spreading? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up for my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, here.

Kevin shares the top downloaded episodes of 2020. As he recounts each episode, he shares his lessons learned from the conversation. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Podcasts Mentioned Eat, Sleep, Work with Bruce Daisley. Answering Life's Great Question with Tom Rath. Understanding Power with Deborah Gruenfeld. Your Customer Service Playbook with Micah Solomon. Leader Farming with Zach Thomas. Leadership, Communication and Credibility with Jack Modzelewski. A Timely Conversation about Remote Work with Wayne Turmel. Lessons that Drive Business Success with Kim Lorenz. Reframing Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. Leaders as Teachers with Dr. Thomas J. DeLong. Additional Leadership Resources Connect with Kevin Eikenberry: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on iTunes. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

We all want to be life-long or continual learners, but just saying that isn't enough. The only sustainable way to accomplish this is to be learning every day. In this episode, I'm sharing three simple ways to help incorporate more learning in your life. From This Episode: Learn more about and listen to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast here.

We can use the past to think about leading today and the future. The means may be different (hello social media), yet the principles are similar. Jan-Benedict Steenkamp is Massey Distinguished Professor of Marketing at the University of North Carolina and author. His latest book is Time to Lead: Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions That Changed History. JB looks at leadership through a historical and marketing lens. After all, aren't leaders trying to brand themselves as someone to follow? JB and Kevin discuss some of history's most decisive leaders and events and ties it to today's leadership methods. JB also shares seven leadership styles. There is no one right leadership style, as history shows all can be successful. However, you cannot be a good leader if you are not authentic. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Time to Lead:Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History by Jan-Benekict Steenkamp Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset FDR: An Intimate History by Nathan Miller Connect with Jan-Benedict Steenkamp: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Lead Like Caesar with Phillip Barlag. Leadership Moxie (and More) with John Baldoni. Leader Types in the White House with Cash Keahey. Is it Marketing or Leadership? with Seth Godin. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

Are you deliberating about a tough decision? Are you struggling with a relationship? Are you worried about the future? In today's episode, I am suggesting we all take a chill pill. And I don't mean this in an unsympathetic or glib way. I am seriously suggesting six steps that we can take to help us all relax and "chill" so that we can have less stress and be more successful. From This Episode: If you'd like to receive my daily email and get a short, inspiring message each day, you can learn more and sign up here.

It's been asked before and here we are again. Are you happy in your work? Jonas Altman is on a mission to make the work of work more human and he would argue it's your duty to find meaning and joy in your work. Jonas is the author of SHAPERS: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future. He sits down with Kevin to discuss the future of work and why we need a new frame of reference to support the new workforce. Organizations should be a team of teams. They put the well-being of their people in tandem with financial performance. Jonas also shares his thoughts on how the pandemic will shape the perspective of work in general. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Shapers: Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future by Jonas Altman Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman Worst. Person. Ever.: A Novel by Coupland Douglas Connect with Jonas Altman: Shapers Website | Website | Social Fabric | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Brave New Work with Aaron Dignan. Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat with Bruce Daisley. Rethinking Success with Douglas Holladay. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app.

Gossip is definitely not something we love or that we hope to have at any workplace. In fact, if we could REVERSE gossip, that would solve many conflicts and issues at work. But before we get to the idea of reversing gossip, we must first discuss two facts about gossip as a whole: 1. Gossip is negative. 2. Gossip grows in the dark. So knowing these two pieces of information, now let's reverse-engineer gossip. Check out this episode for specific tips on how to do just this. From This Episode: Start your Monday off positively with my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe here.

Innovation and creativity never go out of style. However, sometimes we find ourselves in institutionalized inertia. Our creative side is stifled because of the systems, structures, and processes in place. Scott Anthony says these are things that help today and make it hard to change for tomorrow. Scott is the co-author of Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit in Your Organizations, and shares with Kevin that we need balance; we need a dual transformation. Innovation is something different that creates value, and no innovation story is a straight line. Leaders need to encourage and celebrate the challenges along the way. Further, the need to create an environment that is tolerable of new behavior and trust your team wants to do it and is capable of innovation. This episode is brought to you by… 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization by Scott D. Anthony, Paul Cobban, Natalie Painchaud, Andy Parker Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World by Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West by Charlotte Foltz Jones (Author), John O'Brien (Illustrator) Connect with Scott Anthony: Book Website | Learn more about Scott Anthony | LinkedIn | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: The Creative Curve with Allen Gannett. The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey. Humanocracy with Gary Hamel. The Innovation Delusion with Lee Vinsel and Andy Russell. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

We've all been in virtual meetings where a participant (maybe it's you?) mutes themselves at the start and remains muted for the entirety of the meeting. And while there are a variety of reasons and situations where muting makes sense (I'll review them in this episode), there are even more reasons why you should UNMUTE yourself and ask those on your team to do the same. Tweet it out: If you want others to speak – you need to be quiet – hit your mental mute button – and give them a chance to engage. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: If you'd like to receive my daily email and get a short, inspiring message each day, you can learn more and sign up here.

We are in the 21st Century – The Digital Age. We know that by 2025 Millennials and GenZers will be 75% of the global workforce. However, many organizations are still operating using a 20th Century Industrial age leadership. Hierarchy, power, control, and fear are out of step with the complexities of our times and the workforce is demanding something different. To move into the 21st century, we need to transform the way we lead and manage our organizations. We need a personal connection. We need to be empathetic. When we can understand the circumstances our team is facing, we become more trustworthy and credible. Dr. Edward Marshall suggests this leads to success in the workplace. He is the author of Leadership's 4th Evolution: Collaboration for the 21st Century. Kevin and Dr. Marshall discuss this 4th evolution of leadership—Collaboration—for the 21st Century leadership—based on trust, ownership, and psychological safety to motivate the workforce. As the world continues to shift, leaders will need to reshape their workplace and redefine their business model. They need to engage their workforce to take a seat at the table and make contributions. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Leadership's 4th Evolution: Collaboration for the 21st Century by Dr. Edward Marshall Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness and Trust by Edgar H. Schein and Peter Schein The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner Connect with Dr. Edward Marshall: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Learning Leadership with Jim Kouzes. A Future Lens on Leadership with Bob Johansen. The Power of Communities with Jono Bacon. The Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeown. Humanocracy with Gary Hamel. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

I f you are watching or listening to me now, you have achieved some level of success. And if you are leading others, it is logical and obvious that you are doing some things right. Yet many leaders feel they have arrived not because of experience, skill and wisdom, but by luck or the ability to "fool" others. If you ever feel this, welcome to the imposter syndrome. According to The International Journal of Behavioral Science, researchers estimate that 70% of people have experienced the imposter syndrome. If you underestimate your knowledge, experience and competence… When you feel like you are faking it, you live in fear. And it isn't helpful or factual. In this episode, I'll share five simple steps to help combat imposter syndrome. Tweet it out: The imposter syndrome is real, and it doesn't serve you. Recognize when you feel it and take positive steps to overcome it. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Start your Monday off positively with my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe here.

We speak 16,000-20,000 words a day, yet 74% of us have anxiety about speaking in front of people. As a leader, you've probably shared information with your organization. Most likely, you have had to stand in front of a room full of people and deliver said information. So, how do you feel? Do you embrace the opportunity or put your head down and get the job done? John Bowe believes public speaking is a skill we can all learn if we have the right mindset. John is a speech trainer and the author of I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection. He sits down with Kevin to discuss how we can represent our ideas in a way that best serves our audience. The last thing we want to do and waste someone's time when we are sharing information. We need to think about the audience and their needs when we prepare our presentation. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Francis of Assisi: A New Biography by Augustine Thompson I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection by John Bowe Connect with John Bowe: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Practical Storytelling for Leaders with Sandy Coletta. Bringing Out Your Best on Camera with Vern Oakley. Understanding the Style of Others with Guy Harris. Leadership, Communication and Credibility with Jack Modzelewski. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

I won't go into the brain science, but it is a fact of neurology that the brain cannot be in a state of appreciation and a state of fear at the same time. The two states may alternate, but are mutually exclusive. So when people say they are too blessed to be stressed, they are actually right. But let's step back a moment. We have plenty of reasons to be stressed. I don't need to list them all for you here – but I am certain you have a list. And maybe now, our lists seem longer than ever – work, family, external forces and more. We know that stress and anxiety negatively impact our productivity and relationships – and when we need those things most, we might not be able to access them. Enter gratitude. I've written and talked about gratitude a lot over the years. Below you will find a link to my collection of articles. Now I'm urging you to consider gratitude for three simple reasons – now more than ever. Tweet it out: Being grateful is good for more than your soul – when you are grateful you lower your stress and blood-pressure. You will feel better and be better equipped to succeed for the day. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Listen to our Remarkable Leadership Podcast here. Read previous posts about gratitude here.

Do you have a crystal ball to show you the future? I'm going to guess the answer is no. Yet, according to Margaret Heffernan, we think the future is hiding just behind the curtain, like in the Wizard of Oz. However, if you peek, there is nothing behind the curtain. The future is unknowable. Margaret is the author of Uncharted – How to Navigate the Future. Given that we can't know what is going to happen, she and Kevin discuss how we can be open to the fact we cannot predict the future. Data can only take us so far, and that is not who we are. Goals can be good, and we need to be careful not to turn them into a step by step process, which can narrow our focus. We can use goals to make us more observant and look for the opportunities to give us the future we want. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future by Margaret Heffernan Learning from the Germans: Race and the Memory of Evil by Susan Neiman Connect with Margaret Heffernan: Website | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Creating Radical Outcomes with Juliana Stancampiano. Cracking Complexity with David Benjamin. LAgility with Leo Tilman and General Charles Jacoby. The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

No engagement. No participation. Can't get people to speak up. These are just a few of the many issues that we have with virtual meetings. And in this episode, I am demonstrating 4 ways that a simple cup can help improve your virtual meetings. Tweet it out: If you want people to participate in your virtual meeting, ask your question, then take a sip of your coffee while you wait for them to respond. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive our weekly email with articles and resources specifically written for remote workers and leaders. Visit The Remote Leadership Institute website for tips and resources for remote leaders and remote teams. Learn more here.

Urgent – – read, listen, or do NOW! Can you relate? Kevin chats with Brandon Smith, author of the Hot Sauce Principle: How to Live and Lead in a World Where Everything Is Urgent All of the Time. Brandon compares urgency to hot sauce. A little bit gives you some flavor and enhances the meal. Too much and your mouth is on fire. Time is our most precious resource and because of things like technology or the markets, everything is urgent all the time. Brandon believes urgency can help us create focus and lead us to action. However, when it becomes too much, we are overwhelmed and not productive. He has also found that, just like hot sauce, different people, teams, and organizations need different amounts to feel the impact. To lead change, we need some urgency to disrupt positively. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown The Hot Sauce Principle: How to Live and Lead in a World Where Everything is Urgent All of the Time by Brandon Smith Connect with Brandon Smith: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Lead with Speed with Alan Willett. Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life with Joseph Badaracco. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on iTunes. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

Today I am asking you a question: Are you seeking progress or perfection? I am asking you this both personally and as a coach. And in this episode, I am making a case for each and then also a case for both. Tweet it out: Ask yourself what you want today – progress or perfection? – or you can work for both – high standards and meaningful progress? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more about and listen to The Remarkable Leadership podcast here.

Do you set aside the time and energy for innovation? Do you set aside the same time and energy for maintaining? Kevin sits down with Lee Vinsel and Andy Russell, authors of The Innovation Delusion: How our Obsession With the New Has Disrupted the Work that Matters Most. Vinsel and Russell are not opposed to creating and new things; however, they believe we have put too much faith in innovation to cure our problems. Therefore, we tend to neglect what is already there and create a society out of balance. A moment of innovation is just that, a moment in time. We need cognitive space to think about maintenance. Maintenance makes up a large part of human activity, yet we ignore it or even look down on the people who do that work (right now, we are calling those folks "essential workers). Leaders need to recognize that maintenance sustains success, maintenance depends on the culture, and maintenance requires constant care. For these things to happen, we may need creativity and innovation. This episode is brought to you by… 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most by Lee Vinsel and Andrew Russell Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg Connect with Lee and Andrew: Website | Lee's Website | Andrew's Website | Andrew's LinkedIn | Facebook page Related Podcast Episodes: The Creative Curve with Allen Gannett. Business Experimentation and Innovation with Stefan Thomke. The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/

Here's a fact: Kids LOVE Halloween. Why? Because of the rewards, of course. The candy! And while they are thinking about the sweet treats, they are also thinking about being scared. Now when you think about it, preparing to be a leader is eerily similar. You think about it, you plan for it, you expect some benefits to come from it and….you'll probably be scared at some point of the unexpected. But when you realize the fact that there will be unexpected and unpredictable circumstances, you will actually be able to better deal with them. Tweet it out: Leadership can be scary because there are so many things you can't predict. When you recognize that you will be better prepared to deal with the unexpected. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more and sign up for our Remote Work Newsletter.