The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

Can you have friends at work? Should you have friends at work? Shasta Nelson is a friendship expert and author. Her most recent book is The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time. She sits down with Kevin to let us know that work is the #1 place we make friends. Leaders that build relationships and find ways for connection help their team feel supported and seen, which builds loyalty. The outcome is higher levels of workplace productivity, employee retention, creativity, collaboration, and profitability. Shasta also addresses loneliness and remote workers may feel this more. Again, leaders need to make the connections and value the importance of relationships. 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 Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend the Most of Our Time by Shasta Nelson Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc Brackett Connect with Shasta Nelson: Business of Friendship | Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube Related Podcast Episodes: Creating Connection in the Age of Isolation with Dan Schawbel. The Connectors Advantage with Michelle Tillis Lederman. The Connector Manager with Jaime Roca. 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.

A man in his 90's recently surveyed his garage which was filled with the remnants from an old business, activities and hobbies and memories. LOTS of memories. And at the request of his children, he brought in a dumpster. And after just a few hours of work, it was filled to the brim. This man is my father-in-law. And this is the dumpster. during the course of the day, he was asked many times: Keep or Toss? And clearly that answer was often TOSS. As leaders, we must ask this question of ourselves as well: Should we keep it or toss it? Like the garage, you have to pull things out and ask that question, otherwise things pile up – things that might not be serving you. Check out this week's Remarkable TV episode to see what I mean about the clean-up you need in your leadership life. Tweet it out: You can't keep it all on your list or plate. If you want better results don't just prioritize, take some things off that list. @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.

How do you define success? Is it the toys you own? Is it the relationships you have? Doug Holladay believes success is finding joy, meaning, and satisfaction on a profound level. Doug is founder and CEO of PathNorth, Georgetown University professor, former White House advisor, and the author of Rethinking Success: Eight Essential Practices for Finding Meaning in Work and Life. Kevin talks about the 3 O's of leadership: Outcomes, Others, and Ourselves. Today he and Doug focus on the latter – ourselves. You can find your story when you reflect and acknowledge not only your strengths but where your blind spots and bias lie. Further, you can look to understand someone else's story. Leaders can humanize the workplace and create a community where their team thrives. 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: Rethinking Success: Eight Essential Practices for Finding Meaning in Work and Life by Douglas Holladay Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life by Gail Sheehy The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America by Arthur C. Brooks Connect with Douglas Holladay: Website | Path North | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. Leadership Character with Pat Williams. Answering Life's Great Question with Tom Rath. 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/

Engagement is a popular topic and something that most organizations are constantly striving for. And it's a worthy goal but the problem is that most organizations are thinking about it all wrong. To help us understand this, it might help if we take a look at the actual definition of the word. Engagement (noun) Emotional involvement or commitment. Listen to this episode to hear how this definition can help you to get better engagement (and commitment) from your team. Tweet it out: Engagement is a choice. As a team member what do you choose? As a leader, how can you help people make the choice 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.

Sometimes we need to think differently. Kevin sits down with Roger L. Martin, author of When More is Not Better – Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency. In his latest book, Roger explains how more is better for a while until we become obsessed. Roger and Kevin tackle leadership as it relates to models and working in silos. The job of a good leader is to not only encourage but make sure communication is happening across departments. Systems aren't complicated, just complex. We need to consider how things work together and have real discussions about the pieces of the puzzle for more robust decisions. Roger also shares the big picture of economic efficiency and how we as leaders and individuals play a role in the system. 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: When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency by Roger L. Martin Social Limits to Growth by Fred Hirsch Connect with Roger L. Martin: Book Website | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: The Efficiency Paradox with Edward Tenner. Thinking Outside the Building with Rosabeth Moss Kanter. 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/

In this episode, I am talking about the power of empathy. But in order to understand the power, we need to know the definition. EMPATHY: The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another. Empathy is so important to our role as leaders. And here are five reasons that empathy matters. Tweet it out: The best leaders are empathetic – they understand and care about how their team members are doing and what they are feeling. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more and sign up for our Remote Work Newsletter.

Everyone is talent. Your team, your bosses, and you. Today Kevin sits down with Rishon Blumberg, co-author of GAME CHANGER: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy and co-founder of 10x Management. Rishon discusses 10x talent and 10x companies. The talent not only knows their stuff, but they can also share information at the human level. 10x companies create an environment hospitable to exceptional talent. Finding the right people is not an issue. Attracting, retaining, and managing your talent help your organization become more innovative and more responsive to experience growth. You need to know your talent and show commitment by playing to their strengths. 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: Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy by Michael Solomon and Rishon Blumberg The Predators' Ball: The Inside Story of Drexel Burnham and the Rise of the Junk Bond Raiders by Connie Bruck Connect with Rishon Blumberg: Book Website | Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: The Power of Corporate Culture with Chris Dyer. The Expertise Economy with Kelly Palmer. The Hospitable Leader with Terry Smith. Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw. 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.

If you've watched many of our previous episodes, you know that I often ask our viewers to challenge me to find leadership lessons in bizarre and random places. And today, I am finding the lessons that we as leaders can take from our grill. And no, you don't have to be a grilling expert to learn something here. Tweet it out: Remarkable Leaders deliver what their teams need – remembering that the team is one of their Customers. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive an email notification each time we release a new episode of Remarkable TV.

We all have the potential; the potential to be remarkable or to use our powers for evil. Research shows that we are influenced by those around us. So, it's up to leaders to create the environment to build integrity. Kevin sits down with Rob Chesnut, former federal prosecutor, former General Counsel and most recently the Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb, Inc. He is also the author of Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution. Data shows that trust is at an all-time low. This is huge because we have a lot of problems to solve and we need to do it together. Rob believes if your actions are consistent with your values, you will have a competitive advantage. Integrity not only resonates with your team; it resonates with consumers. 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: Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution by Rob Chesnut Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Rob Chesnut Connect with Rob Chesnut: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen. Leveraged Learning with Danny Iny. Key Lessons from Top Episodes of 2019. Leaders as Teachers with Dr. Thomas J. DeLong. 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.

I meet with a lot of leaders who are frustrated with people on their team who are not doing something at all or who aren't doing something in a certain way. And in order to address this concern, there is one question that they can ask to determine WHY this is: Is it will or skill? In today's episode, we are going to talk about the very important distinction between these two and why it matters to your results. Tweet it out: If someone isn't doing what you need or expect – ask yourself – is it a lack of will or skill? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Listen to and subscribe to our Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

It's all about your journey, your journey of growth and development. When you find your passion and purpose, you will bring other people to the table for a shared vision. This will lead to success. Carter Phipps is coauthor of Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business with Steve McIntosh, and Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey. Carter and Kevin discuss principles and mindsets for value-based leadership. He shares examples of what purpose first means and the importance of looking beyond a transaction to how it impacts the other stakeholders. Carter also shares thoughts on the need for both competition and collaboration to get the best answer. 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: Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business by John Mackey, Steve Mcintosh, Carter Phipps Stakeholder Theory: Concepts and Strategies (Elements in Organization Theory) by R. Edward Freeman The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future by Jeff Booth Connect with Carter Phipps: Website | Cultural Evolution | Conscious Capitalism Related Podcast Episodes: Leadership From the Inside Out with Kevin Cashman. Being the Leader You Want to Be with Amy Jen Su. 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/

The topic of today's episode would have been nearly unthinkable six months ago…and yet, here we are, talking about masks and how contentious they have become. I have a problem with masks, and it's not what you think. It's not political and it's not scientific. Check out this episode and tell me if you agree in the comments below. Tweet it out: Remember that when you are wearing your mask people can't see you smile. Make sure you DO smile, and smile with your eyes! @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.

What are the traits of a go-to person? You know, the person who gets the job done. Most likely, we all want to be a person who is reliable and great to work with. Bruce Tulgan cautions us though not to confuse go-to with a yes man. Bruce's latest book is THE ART OF BEING INDISPENSABLE WORK: Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done. Kevin and Bruce discuss the importance of showing up and being valuable. When we play the long game and show others how we can help, they will want to reciprocate and help us. However, don't get caught always saying yes. There are other options to serve needs and provide value. You don't want to be remembered for the "yes" you didn't deliver. 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 Art of Being Indispensable at Work: Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done by Bruce Tulgan About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior by Colonel David H. Hackworth, and Julie Sherman The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson Connect with Bruce Tulgan: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Leading with (Real) Vision with Jesse Lyn Stoner. How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen. Leading Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi. 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/

If you're like me, you went to school for a long time. And 13 or more years will teach you that knowledge is what "wins" the game of school. So if knowledge is a good thing (and it is!), where's the danger? Tweet it out: Make your goal to know more, not to know it all – because you can't anyway. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive an email notification each time we release a new episode of Remarkable TV here.

Most of us would agree that a component of leadership is making other people better. Frances Frei believes that to have progress, we need to have trust. Frances is the co-author, with Anne Morris, of Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You. She explains to Kevin that you need to be unapologetic because you can't wait for permission when action needs to happen. It's all about trust and empowerment. Their research shows that to bring out the best in one other person, you need to set high standards AND be committed to their success. Frances shares stories about companies where the most effective leaders use a combination of trust, love, and belonging to create success in their teams. This episode is brought to you by… Virtual LeaderCon, a virtual leadership conference coming September 14th-18th. You can sign up at https://virtualleadercon.com/ Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay Connect with Frances Frei: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Leading with (Real) Vision with Jesse Lyn Stoner. Leading with Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier. Answering the Culture Question with Eric Stutzman. Being the Leader You Want to Be with Amy Jen Su. 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/

As the title suggests, today I am sharing lessons we can learn from rivers. Now when I say "rivers", it's likely that we all have a different river in mind. And regardless of which river you think of – whether it's the Mississippi River, the Hudson River, the Pere Marquette River (near my childhood home) or any other – there are lessons that we can get from rivers. Tweet it out: Remember the lessons of the river and you will use your persistence for the benefit of others and yourself. @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 at https://kevineikenberry.com/daily

Do you take the time to downshift, or contemplate, or reflect? Most of us probably want to do that, and where can we find the time? Kevin chats with Joseph Badaracco, John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School and author. Today, they focus on his latest book, Step Back: How to Bring the Art of Reflection into your Busy Life. Joseph conducted interviews with executives and professionals about reflection – What is it? How do you do it? Where do you find the time? He also studied some classic works to develop principles about the practice. He found that people do find the time to reflect, on their terms. There was little repetition in the method. He suggests that it's OK to pause and find those moments because, in the long run, they are a powerful tool to look at problems differently, help you sort out feelings, prioritize and help both you and your team. This episode is brought to you by… Virtual LeaderCon, a virtual leadership conference coming September 14th-18th. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Step Back: Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life by Joseph Badaracco The Plague Paperback by Albert Camus Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Connect with Joseph Badaracco: LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen. Leveraged Learning with Danny Iny. Key Lessons from Top Episodes of 2019. Leaders as Teachers with Dr. Thomas J. DeLong. 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'm talking about Leadership and Toilet Paper – yes, I really am. In the past I've done mash-ups of leadership with random topics, and challenged people to send me suggestions. You can see a channel of these past mashups here. Jose Luis sent this one in. Now I don't know if he was serious, or just doesn't like me, 😉 but…challenge accepted. Tweet it out: The best leaders are like toilet paper – they are available to do the dirty work. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Checkout our channel of previous leadership mashups here. Listen to and subscribe to our Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

What does it take to become passionate about your work? How do you transfer that passion to your team? Jacqueline Throop-Robinson has spent years researching this topic to get to the heart of employee engagement. What she found is that it's not enough to have meaning in your work. People also need to have a sense of progress. Jacqueline is the founder of Spark Engagement Inc., a global analytics company in Human Resources focusing on employee engagement and best-selling author of Fire Up Your Team: 50 Ways for Leaders to Connect, Collaborate and Create with their Teams (2013). She has found there are 21 drivers of employee engagement. She suggests that it's not the leaders' job to make their teams passionate. However, they need to challenge them to find that passion. This episode is brought to you by… Virtual LeaderCon, a virtual leadership conference coming September 14th-18th. Learn more at https://virtualleadercon.com/ Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, Kaley Klemp Fire Up Your Team: 50 Ways for Leaders to Connect, Collaborate and Create with Their Teams by Jacqueline Throop-Robinson Connect with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: The Leader's Role in Employee Engagement with Michael Lee Stallard. Creating Culture – Lessons from Chick-fil-a with Steve Robinson. Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat with Bruce Daisley. 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/

Last week, I talked about the power that routines can have in our lives. If you missed that, you can watch it here. The thing about routines is that when they change, we are often left feeling a little lost, confused or even discombobulated. And if you're like most of us, our routines over the last four months have changed significantly. Are you feeling lost working from home? If you are, the answer might be in adjusting your routine to better fit your current situation. In this episode, I'm giving you six easy steps to help you evaluate existing and create new routines that you will help you be more successful. Tweet it out: You have routines. But are they serving you? Think about your routines decide which ones are helping you reach your goals – and change the rest! @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.

How does your team show up for work? How do you show up? Gary Hamel believes people leave their gifts of creativity and daring at home because it is not encouraged. He joins Kevin to discuss why he thinks organizations have been incapacitated by their lack of humanity. Gary is the author of The Future of Management (2007) and his latest book, with Michele Zanini, Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them. He shares data about the increase in bureaucracy in organizations and the decline of productivity growth. In short, the old model is not working and organizations need to think about the human element. Further, people at all levels can make change where they are and building community is a good place to start. This episode is brought to you by… Virtual LeaderCon, a virtual leadership conference coming September 14th-18th. Learn more at https://remarkablepodcast.com/VLC Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Eric Lawson Mind & Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False by Thomas Nagel The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss by David Bentley Hart Connect with Gary Hamel: Website | Book Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters. Brave New Work with Aaron Dignan. Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger. The Future Leader with Jacob Morgan. 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.

Our subconscious minds are extremely powerful and when we build routines and habits, it allows us to capitalize on this part of our brain. In this episode, I will show you six incredible benefits we get when we flex our subconscious with routines and habits. Tweet it out: Recognize the value and power of your routines – the right ones can change your life for the better. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive an email notification each time we release a new episode of Remarkable TV here.

Thirty years ago, we were introduced to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. And my guess is most of us have read the book, or at least been exposed to one (or more) of the habits; Think Win/Win. Kevin sits down with Sean Covey, son of Stephen, to discuss the anniversary edition and what makes it unique. Sean is a New York Times bestselling author (The 4 Disciplines of Execution, The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, The Leader in Me, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens) and president of FranklinCovey Education. Sean builds upon the principle-centered approach for solving problems, whether they are personal or professional. He shares anecdotes and takeaways on how the habits have remained unchanged and how we can use them today. 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. You can sign up at https://remarkablepodcast.com/UYRP Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition by Stephen R. Covey, Sean Covey Contributor The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company by Robert Iger Connect with Sean Covey: Book Website Related Podcast Episodes: The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. Truthful Living and Timeless Principles with Jeffrey Gitomer. Choose to Win with Tom Ziglar. Leaders as Teachers with Dr. Thomas J. DeLong. 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/

When you work on your own personal development does it just benefit you? Not at all. In fact, everybody wins when you take the time to work on your development. The organization. The team. Your boss. And of course, you. So, the next question is, who is responsible for your development? Tweet it out: Hopefully you work for an organization that invest in you. Whether they do or don't your development still belongs to you. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Start your Monday off positively with my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe here.

Are you waiting for development opportunities, or are you being intentional in creating opportunities? Dave McKeown suggests that leaders with the most impact push for growth. Dave is a leadership consultant and the author of The Self-Evolved Leader: Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down. He joins Kevin to discuss what it means to be a self-evolved leader. It's not about saving the day and getting it all done. Leaders understand their strengths and weaknesses (and use both). Further, they look to elevate focus, share stories and provide context for alignment, and develop people. In this episode, Dave discusses: Characteristics of a self-evolved leader. The cycle of mediocrity. Micro disciplines. 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 Self-Evolved Leader: Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down by Dave McKeown The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker Connect with Dave McKeown: Website | Book Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Related Podcast Episodes: The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. Day One Leadership with Drew Dudley. The Making of a Manager with Julie Zhuo. Being the Leader You Want to Be with Amy Jen Su. 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/

Do you remember the TV show "Password"? If you don't know it, you can check it out here. In the game, two teams attempted to win by conveying mystery words to each other using only single-word clues. The word to be conveyed (the "password") was given to one player on each team and was whispered softly to the audience. So today, I am whispering a word that I want you to be careful with. The word is: Safe Now let me be clear: I want you, your families, your teams, your customers, and everyone to be physically healthy. I am not making a political statement, a comment about mask wearing, social/physical distancing, or anything like that. But I also want you, your families, your teams, your customers, and everyone to be mentally and psychologically healthy too. And that's where I think we have to be a bit careful with the word safe. Listen to the Remarkable TV episode to find out more about what I mean when I ask you to be careful with this word. Tweet it out: When we tell people to be safe – we want them to be healthy and protected, but we might be encouraging them to be overly careful or wary. How about encouraging people to be well instead? @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.

Where is your growth coming from? Keith Ferrazzi suggests you don't need a title, an office, or even a physical workspace to make a difference. However, you need to have a vision and get people behind that vision. Keith is the co-author, with Noel Weyrich, of Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration. Keith and Kevin discuss control, authority, and empowerment. Your organizations and teams suffer when we are fighting for resources. To be successful, you need to create an environment where the team lifts each other; co-elevation. And yes, this does take work. However, results come when you stay committed to the mission and committed to the people. 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: Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration by Keith Ferrazzi and Noel Weyrich The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives (Exponential Technology Series) by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others by Robert Glazer Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik Connect with Keith Ferrazzi: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Learning Leadership with Jim Kouzes. The Outward Mindset with Jim Ferrell. Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins. 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/

When you look into your crystal ball, what does the future of work look like? On a good day, that is a difficult question. How we think about work, leadership, and our organizations have changed more in the past six months than in decades. Jacob Morgan is joining Kevin for a second time to discuss trends impacting the future of leadership and the mindsets and skills future leaders will need to have. Jacob is a trained futurist and wants to help leaders succeed. Through interviews and surveys, he wanted to know how and why leadership is changing, how ready are leaders today for these changes, and what leaders need to do now. He shares the results and take-aways in his latest book, The Future Leader: 9 Skills and Mindsets to Succeed in the Next Decade. 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 Future Leader: 9 Skills and Mindsets to Succeed in the Next Decade by Jacob Morgan The Long Way to a Small Angry Planent by Becky Chambers Connect with Jacob Morgan: Book Website | Future of Work University Survey | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Related Podcast Episodes: Understanding the Employee Experience with Jacob Morgan. A Future Lens on Leadership with Bob Johansen. The Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li. The New Global Manager with Melissa Lamson. 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 of the Law of Attraction. In short, the basic idea is that our thoughts turn into things eventually. The idea is that we are like human magnets – always attracting something. Not everyone agrees with this principle and the principle often leaves out an important part – the fact that thinking alone, while an important part of the attraction process, leaves out the harder part – action and work. This short episode isn't meant to leave out the action part, but rather to illuminate the first part – either to remind or influence or encourage you. Tweet it out: The law of attraction is real – get your thoughts right, and couple it with action – and you will change your circumstances and results. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive emails when we release a new Remarkable TV episode here.

Do you ask for ideas? Not just give permission to share ideas, but really invite new ideas. When Karin Hurt and David Dye worked with organizations, they noticed a pattern. Management thought their teams were not speaking up, and employees felt their ideas were not heard. This is all about culture. Karin and David join Kevin to discuss this pattern and their research leading to their latest book, Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. They found that across industries and countries, people hold on to negative experiences. So, leaders not only need to create a culture of trust, but they need to be clear of what ideas they want and how those ideas lead to organizational success. 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: Courageous Cultures by Karin Hurt and David Dye Tartine Bread (Artisan Bread Cookbook, Best Bread Recipes, Sourdough Book) by Chad Robertson and Eric Wolfinger The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth by Amy C. Edmondson Connect with Karin Hurt and David Dye: Book Website | Karin Hurt's LinkedIn | David Dye's LinkedIn | Let's Grow Leader's Twitter | David Dye's Twitter | Let's Grow Leaders' Facebook Page Related Podcast Episodes: Answering the Culture Question with Eric Stutzman. Creating Culture – Lessons from Chick-fil-a with Steve Robinson. Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw. Innovation is Everybody's Business with Tamara Ghandour. 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/

When we give feedback, it is with the hope that the person on the receiving end will take action on that feedback. But giving feedback isn't a one-and-done action. It's a journey that has many steps along the way. So before we (or should I say 'they') get to action, we must realize the emotions they will go through after hearing the feedback. Once you understand the emotions, there are four steps you can take to help others apply your feedback. Tweet it out: Effective feedback isn't a hit and run – it is a journey. If you want to get to the destination you have to travel with the other person. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: You can view all of the videos in this series here on our YouTube channel. 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.

The Industrial Age. Workers came into the factories and were told what jobs to do and how to do them. And for the time, this worked. However, we know the world and our work has changed, yet many leaders still operate under this model. I guess that's why only 23% of the leaders are deemed effective. Alain Hunkins is the author of Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. He joins Kevin to talk leadership mindset and observations he has made from firsthand experiences leading leadership trainings for tens of thousands of leaders within hundreds of companies. Leaders need to understand what drives their team and sometimes this involves a difficult conversation. Success comes when you have a quality relationship and trust. 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: Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders by Alain Hunkins The Cut Out Girl: A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found by Bart Van Es Connect with Alain Hunkins: Website | Book Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Learning Leadership with Jim Kouzes. The Most Powerful Leadership Model in the World with Jon Gordon. How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen. Connect First with Melanie Katzman. 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/

This is the third in a series of videos on feedback. You can watch the previous videos from the links below. In this episode, we talk about how to get others to accept the feedback you are giving – leading them to action. Tweet it out: Before people can apply the feedback you give them, help them accept it as valid and useful. Before that happens, application is unlikely. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Watch the episode, Getting Your Feedback Understood, here. Watch the episode, Without This, Feedback Can't Help, here. Sign up to receive our email updates about new Remarkable TV episodes here.

How fast are you going? How fast should you be going? Do you even know where you are going? Kevin is joined by Alan Willett, author of Lead with Speed: Fire Up Your Team, Power Your Engines of Development, and Make Your Organization Soar. Many organizations would say they need to be faster, whether that's features added, products to market, or customer response. Alan suggests our speed needs to be relevant to the value. You can go as fast as you want, yet if you aren't accomplishing your goals or are just fixing problems, are you moving forward? Sometimes it's not about working harder/faster, it's about doing something different. 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: Lead with Speed: Fire Up Your Team, Power Your Engines of Development, and Make Your Organization Soar by Alan Willett Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force) Book 1 in the Series by Craig Alanson Black Box Thinking: Why Most People Never Learn from Their Mistakes - But Some Do by Matthew Syed Connect with Alan Willett: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Change Starts Within You with Cortney McDermott. Leading Clarity with Brad Deutser. Agility 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.

Last week I talked about the first step in giving effective feedback. You can watch that episode here. In this episode, I am talking about the second step. But before I do that, let's review the four steps again: Feedback must be heard. Feedback must be understood. Feedback must be accepted. Feedback must be applied. To help you apply step #2 above, I am giving you six simple and easily implemented ideas in this episode. From This Episode: Start your Monday off positively with my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe here. Watch the video of this episode.

Your face is how you feel about yourself and how you project to the world. Maya Hu-Chan is the author of SAVING FACE: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust. She sits down with Kevin to talk about the role face plays in leadership through stories and examples. Whether we are working face-to-face or remote, local or global, leaders need to understand the concept of "saving face" to create and build relationships for organizational success. When team members feel psychologically safe, they perform better. Key Points Honoring face, saving face, and losing face. Psychological safety. Triple A Model. Additional Leadership Resources Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust by Maya Hu-Chan Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dale Evans http://mayahuchan.com/ Related Podcast Episodes Connect First with Melanie Katzman. Being the Leader You Want to Be with Amy Jen Su. The New Global Manager with Melissa Lamson. All You Have to Do Is Ask with Wayne Baker. 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.

There are tons of tips out there for delivering feedback. The problem is that tips are only tactics until we start with the basics. First, we must understand the goal of feedback which is that the other person will take action on that feedback. And then, we have to ensure that the feedback is actually heard. In today's episode, I am giving you four invaluable tips to help you ensure that your feedback is heard so that it can be acted upon. Additional Resources Watch the video

How do you give feedback? Maybe the better question is, how do you receive feedback? Steve Herz believes we need to create the environment for the give and take. Once we can accept feedback and take action to improve ourselves, giving feedback is easier and more accepting. Steve is the author of DON'T TAKE YES FOR AN ANSWER: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results. Steve and Kevin discuss the AWE model and the "soft skills" we don't focus on or dedicate resources to building. Yet, these skills help us become more confidence-inspiring and more respected, leading to more trust in your team. Steve shares examples of the model in action and how this now plays out in our current work environment. Key Points In this episode, Steve discusses: Feedback. The AWE model - authority, warmth, and energy. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Don't Take Yes for an Answer: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results by Steve Herz Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein Connect with Steve Herz: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: The Power of Deliberate Practice with Robert Pool. Influence Redefined with Stacey Hanke. Key Lessons from Top Episodes of 2019. 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. Sign up at https://remarkablepodcast.com/UYRP 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.

Remember recess? Swinging happily on swings, monkeying around on the monkey bars, or zooming down slides... As kids, this was an important part of the day. It gives children the chance to socialize, burn off some much needed energy and re-focus so they are better equipped to learn throughout the day. Not surprisingly, these are all things that we need as adults as well. And it's why breaks are so powerful to our success. When we make the time for breaks throughout the day, we will get more accomplished, have better ideas and generally less stress. And when we're working remotely, we need these breaks even more. In today's episode, I'm laying out the case for breaks! You can watch the video version of this episode at: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com/video/the-power-of-the-break/ Tweet it out: Taking a break isn't for slackers – your productivity will soar and your stress will sink. Take a break already! @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Check out the articles and resources on The Remote Leadership Institute website and our COVID-19 Response website.

Timothy Lupfer wants us to get back to basics about leadership. It is a role we are usually given and involves followers (whether they be employees, students…). Leadership is narrower than most of us think. Leadership is the role of affecting followers to achieve organizational goals. Tim is a retired Army, former consultant, and the author of Leadership Tough Love: Examining Leaders Through the Lens of Reality. He shares with Kevin his thoughts about leadership and why it's more than just a position. He discusses scalability, specifically as it relates to the number of true relationships we have. Leaders need to focus on their immediate group, and we need good leaders at every level (to keep close relationships). 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 Tough Love: Examining Leaders Through the Lens of Reality by Timothy Lupfer Ireland In The 20th Century by Tim Pat Coogan Connect with Timothy Lupfer: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Lessons from a Major General with Major General David Bassett. Scaling Leadership with Robert J. Anderson. Agility with Leo Tilman and General Charles Jacoby. Understanding Power with Deborah Gruenfeld. 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 are leading…and others are watching. This is true when things are going well and when they're not going so well. That's right. That means as a leader, you are on display. And in the words of my friend, Tom Peters, it's always showtime. However, all of this does not mean that I am suggesting that as leaders we have to be "actors" or pretending at our job. Quite the opposite in fact. Check out this episode below to see how leaders can harness the "spotlight"! Tweet it out: As a leader your team is always watching. You ARE leading by example. Do you like the example you are setting right now? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Watch our Remarkable Leadership podcast episode with Tom Peters here. If you'd like to receive my daily email and get a short, inspiring message Tuesday – Friday, you can learn more and sign up here.

How are you using the power you have (for good or evil)? Yes, we all have power just through our relationships between colleagues, family, and friends. Thereby, it can be a bit tricky. According to Deborah Gruenfeld, we need to embrace and own our power, even if we are uncomfortable with it. Deb is a social psychologist and the author of Acting with Power. She shares with Kevin that there are levels of power and it is a responsibility that is yours. Often there are negative connotations with power, however, when you look at it in action, force is rarely used. People want to help you, so you will help them. When you have control over another's outcomes you need to think about the interests you are serving; be the person other people hope you will be. 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: Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe by Deborah Gruenfeld Connect with Deborah Gruenfeld: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: The Outward Mindset with Jim Farrell. Crucible Leadership with Warwick Fairfax. Partnership is the New Leadership with Ty Bennett. All You Have to Do Is Ask with Wayne Baker.

Do you have a Day One or Day Two mentality and why does it matter? Alex Kantrowitz sits down with Kevin to talk about mindset and culture. Alex is a senior technology reporter at BuzzFeed News and author of Always Day One. Alex interviewed more than 130 tech insiders from hourly workers to executives to share how the "Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top." However, the lessons learned don't just apply to Silicon Valley. To become stronger and more successful leaders must continue to look at their business. They recognize change is constant and a Day One mindset will get you to your future state. 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: Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever by Alex Kantrowitz The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee Connect with Alex Kantrowitz: Website | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Connecting Your Company Culture with Your Brand with Denise Lee Yohn. The Power of Corporate Culture with Chris Dyer. How to Think Like Amazon with John Rossman. Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw. The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey.

Focus is really important to leaders. What we study and think about, GROWS. So during difficult times, it's even more important to be sure that we aren't focusing on the negative; that we avoid putting negativity under the microscope. Here's what I mean… Tweet it out: Focus on what you want – don't put negativity under your microscope. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more about and listen to the Remarkable Podcast here.

We have the tools for accounting principles, and these have remained unchanged for years. Yet we have no real tool to measure customer loyalty, and every bit of cash flow starts with cash from the customer's pocket. Kevin is joined by Rob Markey. He is the author of a new Harvard Business Review article on how to run a company to maximize customer value, "Are You Undervaluing Your Customers?" He is also the co-author of The Ultimate Question 2.0. Rob believes that customer loyalty and company success go hand in hand. Companies with high satisfaction rankings grow revenues roughly 2.5 times as fast as their industry peers. Leaders need to find ways to get the voice of the customer in front of the entire organization, not just sales or customer service (regardless of the size of the organization.) Rob also shares ways to destroy customer value (a lesson on what not to do). In this episode, Rob discusses: Customer value. Leading for loyalty. Relationship recovery. This episode is brought to you by... 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. You can learn more at https://remarkablepodcast.com/13days Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Ultimate Question 2.0 (Revised and Expanded Edition): How Net Promoter Companies Thrive in a Customer-Driven World by Fred Reichheld and Rob Markey The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management by Peter F. Drucker Blindness by Jose Saramago Are You Undervaluing Your Customers? Net Promoter System Podcast Net Promoter System Connect with Rob Markey: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Delivering Innovative Service with Chip Bell. Leading Customer Loyalty with Sandy Rogers. Why Customers Leave with David Avrin.

I could simply tell you that trust is powerful and as a leader, you would likely very quickly agree with that statement. But to make my point even stronger, I am going to give three very specific reasons WHY trust is so powerful. Tweet it out: Trust is an accelerant to success and a lubricant for results. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: If you'd like to receive my daily email and be a part of a fun and interesting community, you can learn more and sign up at https://kevineikenberry.com/daily

Have you had the opportunity to walk in an elementary school and witness the joy, the curiosity, the childlike wonder? Today, we are missing a piece of that of wonder. We can list the reasons why we've lost it and it's more important to recognize we can get that optimism back. John O'Leary believes in showing up with everything you have and investing in those right in front of you. John is the author of On Fire and his latest book, IN AWE: Rediscover Your CHILDLIKE WONDER to Unleash INSPIRATION, MEANING, and JOY. John and Kevin discuss a beginner's mindset and how that can help us find new solutions and build relationships – not just finish a task. Further, we can use difficult challenges as an opportunity to grow in compassion and empathy and find your true direction. In this episode, John shares: What kids know that we don't. First time living. Loneliness and leadership. 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. Learn more at https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: IN AWE: Rediscover Your CHILDLIKE WONDER to Unleash INSPIRATION, MEANING, and JOY by John O'Leary Connect with John O'Leary: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Related Podcast Episodes: The Creative Curve with Allen Gannett. Never Stop Learning with Bradley Staats. Humor that Works with (An)Drew Tarvin.

The visual portion of any video is truly an important part of the message. And this is the case whether you are watching a YouTube Video or video conferencing with a colleague. In this episode, I'm addressing five simple concerns that, once you address them, will help you make your webcam your friend – and thereby make your communication richer and more effective. Tweet it out: Want better communication results and improved relationships when working remotely? Turn on your webcam. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Visit The Remote Leadership Institute website for tips and resources for remote leaders and remote teams. Learn more at https://remoteleadershipinstitute.com/

I don't know if you've noticed, but there's a holiday for everything. Just do a quick Google search for "today's holiday" and you'll see what I mean… "If Pets Had Thumbs Day"…. Really? But back to leadership here. In the video below, I am suggesting a "holiday" that will help you become a better leader and a better person. I am suggesting that you make a National Commitment Day. In the episode, I share some easy steps that you can take to celebrate this holiday. These steps will help you use this day as a way to re-focus your energy and actions to better reach your goals. Let's get started! Tweet it out: Declare today your Day of Commitment. Decide what you will commit to – and get started. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, at https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP

Are you innovative or do you leave that to other people? Tamara Ghandour discovered that innovation was something we all can do. Further, it's not if we innovate, but how we innovate (we are all unique). Tamara created The Innovation Quotient Edge (IQE) (available on her website), which reveals your unique Everyday Innovator style and offers insight into how you bring your best self in everything you do. She is also the author of Innovation is Everybody's Business: How to Ignite, Scale, & Sustain Innovation for Competitive Edge. Kevin and Tamara discuss different aspects of innovation, including human-centered vs. process centered innovation and whether you want to be better or different. They touch on why we struggle to see ourselves as innovators and how to build a team of innovators who make an impact. In this episode, Tamara shares: Science and style to innovation. Triggers of innovation. How leaders create innovation. The importance of the open loop. 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: Innovation is Everybody's Business: How to Ignite, Scale, and Sustain Innovation for Competitive Edge by Tamara Ghandour Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation by Bruce Tift Connect with Tamara Ghandour: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: Innovating Experiences at Work with Karen Jaw-Madson. Leading Through Disruption with Tony Hunter. Business Experimentation and Innovation with Stefan Thomke. The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey.