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Focus can be a challenge for anyone working from home – whether you've been working remotely for years or are just finding yourself at home due to current events. It can be difficult to separate work and personal. The good news is with just a few simple steps, you can maintain your focus, set boundaries, and be successful no matter where you're working. Find out more in this episode! Tweet it out: When you are working from home – be working – and then stop! Let everyone in the house know when you are doing each one. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Visit The Remote Leadership Institute website for tips and resources for remote leaders and remote teams. Learn more here. Learn more about the Webaround

Last week, we talked about confidence from the perspective of our own experience. You can watch that episode here. Today we are going to look at confidence from a very different perspective. We are looking at it from the perspective of others. I'm sharing the impact of confidence as well as a really simple equation that helps to illustrate for leaders how truly powerful confidence is to our success and that of those around us. Once you've listened to the episode, let us know how your're building confidence in your team members, family or friends! Give us a comment at [email protected]. What Confidence Can Do – Remarkable TV Leave a Comment Last week, we talked about confidence from the perspective of our own experience. You can watch that episode here. Today we are going to look at confidence from a very different perspective. We are looking at it from the perspective of others. I'm sharing the impact of confidence as well as a really simple equation that helps to illustrate for leaders how truly powerful confidence is to our success and that of those around us. Once you've watched the video, let us know how your're building confidence in your team members, family or friends! Leave us a comment below. Tweet it out: Let others see the confidence you have in them – it will build theirs and improve the results. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Listen to and subscribe to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

There has been much research focused on what leaders need to be effective. Ryan Gottfredson asked, how do we capture the being element of leadership? In other words, what is the mindset? Ryan is a consultant, professor, and author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership. Kevin and Ryan both agree that our mindsets fuel our thinking, learning, and behavior. Further, if you don't have the right mindset, it is more difficult to build your skillsets. Ryan recognizes that logically we know a command and control system does not work and yet studies show 65% of employees want a new boss compared to more pay. He found leaders still struggle, despite the logic, because for most people, our mindsets are something we are not aware of. Ryan is offering a free assessment on his website so you can see where you stand. At the end of the day, we all have room for improvement and Ryan offers suggestions to help us get there. In this episode, Ryan: Defines Mindset. Provides an overview of the 4 primary mindsets. Remarkable Dialogue Ask yourself: What is your mindset? 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: Success Mindsets: Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work and Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Connect with Ryan Gottfredson: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. Choose to Win with Tom Ziglar. Creating the We Mindset with Dr. Eric George.

We all know that it's important to have a balanced diet – because what you put in impacts your health. But have you thought about your reading diet? Because similarly, what you put in impacts your thinking. In today's video, I'm asking a few questions to help you discern how your reading "diet" is going and what you can do to balance and improve it. Tweet it out: How closely does what you are reading map to your reading goals? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Start your Monday out with leadership inspiration and tips from my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe here.

Dr. Wayne Baker has found that most people are willing to help, and most people don't ask for what they need. This may be because we believe that others can help us, or it will make us appear weak. Wayne is a professor at the University of Michigan and the author of All You Have To Do Is Ask. Kevin and Wayne discuss the importance of asking both personally and professionally. Research shows that when we can ask for help, we are less frustrated at work (or home). We can find opportunities and talent. Further, it can make our teams more successful. He shares a four-step process of asking, starting with what is your goal? Leaders should be a chief help seeker and by working to change behaviors you can change your culture. He also shares thoughts on asking in communicating in a remote world. In this episode, Wayne discusses 1. The reciprocity ring. 2. The law of giving and receiving. 3. SMART criteria. 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 learn more at https://remarkablepodcast.com/UYRP Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: All You Have to Do is Ask by Dr. Wayne Baker Old Man's War Series: (Old Man's War, The Ghost Brigades, The Last Colony, Zoe's Tale, The Human Division, The End of All Things) by John Scalzi Connect with Dr. Wayne Baker: Website How to Connect Meaningfully in a Virtual Meeting Chief Help Seeker Related Podcast Episodes: Leading with Questions with Bob Tiede. Beautiful Questions with Warren Berger. The Connectors Advantage with Michelle Tillis Lederman. Networking for People Who Hate Networking with Devora Zack.

If you're watching this episode when it originally airs, sports are front and center with the Super Bowl just around the corner. So in this spirit, we are discussing a very popular sports phrase: playing to win. And this week, we are turning the question around a bit and answering: Can we take the idea of playing to win and apply it to work? Tweet it out: Yes - you can have a sense of play and achieve serious results. In fact, I wonder if you can achieve at the highest levels without it. @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 here.

As a leader of a team, you will most likely be asked to solve a problem. Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg found that we often move into solution mode before thinking about whether we are solving the right problem. He and Kevin sit down to talk about problem-solving and more specifically about reframing the problem. During research for his latest book, What's Your Problem?, Thomas found that 85% of companies said they often struggle to solve the right problems. As a leader, you don't have weeks or even days to resolve issues, and we need to be quicker solving the right problem first. Thomas shares examples and tips to help master the skill of reframing because to solve some of your toughest problems, you need to change the problem you solve. In this episode, Thomas discusses 1. The importance of reframing. 2. Ways to reframe. 3. Role of team members in reframing. This episode is brought to you by... 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Learn more at RemarkablePodcast.com/13days. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life by Ozan Varol Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems by Stephen M. Shapiro The Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution by Susan Hockfield Connect with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg: Website | Book Site Related Podcast Episodes: Leadership Productivity Principles with Maura Thomas. Delivering Innovative Service with Chip Bell. Thinking in New Ways About Important Things with David Burkus. The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey.

There's an old song that I like by The Everly Brothers, When Will I Be Loved? Or perhaps you've heard the Linda Ronstadt version? As a leader, this might be a question you've asked before - WHEN will I be loved? How do others feel about me as a leader? Am I making a difference? Am I having an impact of my team and organization? And while these are valid questions that we will all likely have at one time or another, they are a bit misguided. Rather, we need to frame it and think about it another way. Tweet it out: Our job as a leader isn't to be loved or even liked - but to be likable and work to build good working relationships. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Learn more about and listen to episodes of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

Technology has given us access to information and people in the blink of an eye. We now have colleagues not only a time zone away, but an ocean away. As a leader, not only do you have to think about all usual leadership principles, you also must add another lens to work on the global level. This includes how you work with customers and vendors, and even things like what constitutes a contract. Melissa Lamson is CEO of Lamson Consulting and author of 6 books, including her latest, The New Global Manager: Learning to Manage Well in a Complex Business Environment. Melissa joins Kevin to discuss the global mindset and how it related to diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Melissa Defines a global manager. Shares the OAR approach. Talks about the pros and cons of virtual communication. This episode is brought to you by... From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Learn more at https://remarkablepodcast.com/manager Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The New Global Manager: Learning to Manage Well in a Complex Business Environment by Melissa Lamson Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Connect with Melissa Lamson: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: What Leaders Can Learn from Emigrants with Brian Buffini. Culture and Values with Joe Tye. Connecting in a Virtual World with Nick Morgan. Answering the Culture Question with Eric Stutzman.

Congratulations! You just landed a new leadership position, now go lead. Does this sound familiar? Many people have found themselves in this position and the answer to training was to observe their boss. This may work and is probably how your boss learned. However, according to Peter Economy, this "leadership training" becomes a downward spiral and the result is poor managers. This isn't intentional, and nevertheless, we know most people leave their jobs because of a bad boss. Peter is a best-selling author of over 100 books and joins Kevin to discuss his latest, Wait, I'm the Boss?!? Kevin and Peter discuss the transition of being an expert to a leader and some of the mistakes and difficulties new leaders face. At the end of the day, Peter advises to take control of your learning and find the resources and mentors that align with your goals. In this episode, Peter shares his thoughts on 1. The biggest mistakes new leaders make. 2. Where you can start on your development. 3. Tips for recruiting and hiring your team. 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://remarkablepodcast.com/UYRP Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Wait, I'm the Boss?!?: The Essential Guide for New Managers to Succeed from Day One by Peter Economy Aligning the Dots: The New Paradigm to Grow Any Business by Phillipe Bouissou Connect with Peter Economy: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Becoming the New Boss with Naphtali Hoff. Learning to Lead with Ron Williams. Being the Leader You Want to Be with Amy Jen Su. Becoming a Successful Manager with Lisa Haneberg.

"You need to report to jury duty." Have you ever gotten a card with this message on it? I have, and quite recently in fact. And during my time there, I got to thinking about those words: JURY DUTY. While many will look at it as a DUTY, I don't think that the word accurately describe what is intended. Instead, I think it should be JURY SERVICE. Check out this episode for my thoughts on duty versus service and more importantly, what these words mean to us as leaders. Tweet it out: Focus on how you can serve today, not on what your duty requires. @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 here.

Although we all try at times, we just can't do it all nor can we do it alone. For our teams and organizations to become successful, we need to change this mindset. Kevin sits down with Dr. Eric George; hand surgeon, investor, philanthropist and author of We: Ditch the Me Mindset and Change the World. George recognized the importance of connection when he started treating patients from every background, ethnicity, age, and gender. He also realized in healthcare; you want the best outcome for your patient. This requires that I depend on you and you depend on me. It's about WE. This translates to business. People want their leaders to care for them. Kevin and Dr. George talk about what he's learned from medicine and how he expanded his reach. In this episode, Dr. George discusses 1. The We mindset. 2. Perseverance through connectedness. 3. Work-Life balance. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: We: Ditch the Me Mindset and Change the World by Dr. Eric George No Man's Land: Where Growing Companies Fail by Doug Tatum Connected to Goodness: Manifest Everything You Desire in Business and Life by David Meltzer and Harrison Lebowitz Connect with Dr. Eric George: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Related Podcast Episodes: Community Building for Leaders with Raha Agrawal. Creating Connection in the Age of Isolation with Dan Schawbel. Partnership is the New Leadership with Ty Bennett.

The Coronavirus is changing everything in our world. In this timely special episode, Kevin invites Wayne Turmel, his co-author of the Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership for an off-the-cuff real and relevant conversation about the challenges with our current climate. This is a wide-ranging conversation filled with practical advice about how remote leaders and remote workers can succeed. They talk about how leaders (remote or otherwise) can communicate with individuals and teams during this time of uncertainty and share ideas to help now remote team members be more successful – and even more calm during the current situation. This episode is brought to you by... https://kevineikenberry.com/covid-19/ Additional Leadership Resources Let Us Move Forward Together

If only. If only I had years of experience. If only I had the credentials. Jim McKelvey believes if we wait for the right moment to do things, the important things won't get done. Jim is the co-founder of Square (which was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art in 2011) and author of The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time. He shares the inspiration for his book and why he thinks the important stuff that we do are things that have not been done before. Jim recognizes most of the work done is a replicate of previous work. We take knowledge and go. This works (sometimes even great), it just doesn't create anything new. However, when we work through solving a problem and keep solving the problems, wonderful things can happen, and the innovation evolves. In this episode, Jim talks about 1. Moving through ideas, even with restrictions. 2. Components of the Innovation Stack. 3. The importance of a checklist. 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 Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time by Jim McKelvey Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Frenemies: The Epic Disruption of the Ad Business (and Everything Else) by Ken Auletta Connect with Jim McKelvey: LinkedIn | Twitter Related Podcast Episodes: Leadership Resilience with Ama Marston. The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters. Brave New Work with Aaron Dignan. How to Think Like Amazon with John Rossman.

Leaders need to be good communicators. This doesn't mean that need to be constantly talking. Many leaders fall prey to this mistake - we'll talk about why it is a mistake, why it happens, and how to improve in this area. Remarkable Way: https://kevineikenberry.com/way

The legendary speaker and author, Jim Rohn, famously said: "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." The idea of who we are spending time with is an important concept to think about both as leaders and as humans. Do you know your answer or the answer of that for your team? In this episode, I'll dive into this concept much further and give you even more think about. Tweet it out: Jim Rohn said we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. He is right. Who are you hanging' with? @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.

The happiest people are tackling big problems, not just complaining about them. Rosabeth Moss Kanter's goal is to give folks the skills to move to action, whether personally or professionally. Rosabeth is the author or co-author of 20 books, including her most recent Think Outside the Building: How Advanced Leaders Can Change the World One Smart Innovation at a Time. Rosabeth and Kevin discuss change and innovation and she shares examples of folks moving ideas forward. The size of your idea does not need to be tied to the size of your bank account. Some big ideas grow with many small asks. She cautions that moving ideas are messy and those small asks help build your community. Not only does this community keep you going, but they can also offer perspective. Don't be afraid to propose a new solution. Sometimes nothing happens. Sometimes that idea can grow and if you don't act you will never know. In this episode, Rosabeth discusses 1. What is "Outside the Building". 2. Small asks. 3. Kanter's Law (Roadblocks in the middle). This episode is brought to you by... From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Learn more: https://remarkablepodcast.com/manager Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Think Outside the Building: How Advanced Leaders Can Change the World One Smart Innovation at a Time by Rosabeth Moss Kanter Merchants of Truth: The Business of News and the Fight for Facts by Jill Abramson Connect with Rosabeth Moss Kanter: Website | Twitter | Facebook Related Podcast Episodes: The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters. Leading Through Disruption with Tony Hunter. Leading in a Changing World with Dr. Jeffrey Hull.

Wondering what your organization can do to deal with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID19)? I'm talking about how to prepare for productivity, rather than living in panic. Additional Leadership Resources Have more questions? Send them to us. Schedule time with Wayne Turmel. Planning Overcomes Panic: How to Prepare for More People Working from Home Due to the Coronavirus

Today I'm sharing a lesson about the dangers of comparisons. And to do that, I'm talking about my Dad's mechanical aptitude and my "lack thereof"… There are many dangers when we find ourselves in the comparison trap, and in the episode below, I'm sharing these dangers as well as what we need to be doing INSTEAD of comparing. Tweet it out: Comparing your weaknesses to the great strengths of others is a losing endeavor. Strive to learn from, not try to emulate, others. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive an email notification each time we release a new episode of Remarkable TV here.

As a leader, you don't just lead and/or manage, you are a teacher. At least you should be, according to Dr. Thomas DeLong. Tom is the Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice in the Organizational Behavior unit at Harvard Business School and author of Teaching By Heart – One Professor's Journey to Inspire. He joins Kevin and reflects on his experiences in both academia and managing. In his opinion, the best teachers are aware of the needs of their students/their employees. If you define your success on your list and the tasks accomplished, others will always come second. Leaders need to be authentic and empathetic, as well as modeling the behavior they want to see. For example, don't just talk about your culture. Listen and connect with your team to build the culture and create moments of transformation. In this episode, Tom shares his thoughts about 1. Leading and teaching. 2. Perspective on future leaders. 3. The idea of connecting and re-connecting. This episode is brought to you by... 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Sign up by going to RemarkablePodcast.com/13days. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Teaching by Heart: One Professor's Journey to Inspire by Dr. Thomas J. DeLong Praying for Sheetrock: A Work of Nonfiction by Melissa Faye Greene Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson Connect with Thomas DeLong: Website | Email Related Podcast Episodes: Lessons from a Fortune Top 50 Leader with Mitch Daniels. The Power of Vulnerability with Jeff Manchester. Never Stop Learning with Bradley Staats.

How can we as leaders help our team members if they are feeling burned out? As leaders, while we don't like to admit it, we can sometimes be the cause of employee burnout. The good news is that while we might be the cause (or at least a small part of it), we can ALSO BE the solution. Because as a leader, it's our responsibility to understand its existence and help reduce it. And in today's episode, I am giving you specific tips to help you do just that. Tweet it out: Employee burnout is real. As a leader you have a responsibility to understand its existence and help reduce it if you want higher productivity and commitment. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Start your Monday positively with my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe at https://kevineikenberry.com/uyrp

Burnout levels at work are on the rise. Bruce Daisley found that folks were quitting their jobs with no plan because the uncertainty was better than their current situation. Bruce is the author of Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job. He shares with Kevin that seeing unhappiness at work firsthand led him to want to figure out how people could connect with their jobs again. At the end of the day, regardless of where you work and your title, satisfaction from doing a good job is the same. Leaders need to get real about burnout. Bruce's hacks are a result of science, research, data, and psychology. He shares what he discovered and offers examples to help give our work more meaning and find that joy. In this episode, Bruce shares ideas about 1. The digital sabbath ad norms of engagement. 2. Social meetings. 3. Depersonalizing criticism and feedback. 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: Eat Sleep Work Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job by Bruce Daisley Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari Connect with Bruce Daisley: Website | Twitter Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong | Ted Talk Johann Hari: This Could Be Why You're Depressed or Anxious | Ted Talk Related Podcast Episodes: Doing Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier. How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen. Never Stop Learning with Bradley Staats. Leading with Joy with Richard Sheridan.

In today's episode, I'm finding a leadership lesson from a question that my wife asked me recently about one of my favorite things. Her co-worker asked for recommendations on brands of tea to try and since I am a serious tea lover, Lori knew that I would have an answer. What does tea have to do with leadership? Find out in this episode! Tweet it out: The best leaders remember they are leading individuals, not just people. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Start your Monday positively with my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe at https://KevinEikenberry.com/UYRP

Four-hundred years ago Francis Bacon presented the scientific method, where the workhorse is the experiment. Now is the time we move experimentation beyond an engineering process. We need to think about it as a corporate discipline. Kevin is joined by Stefan Thomke to discuss his latest book, Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments. Leaders face uncertainty throughout their organizations. This includes the rollout of new products to customer satisfaction to marketing. They need to move past their prejudice, bias, and observations and test against reality for greater success. Stefan shares examples of large-scale experiments and why he thinks this should be mainstream in all businesses. In this episode, Stefan discusses 1. Business experimentation and examples. 2. Myths of experimentation. 3. Cause and effect. 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: Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments by Stefan H. Thomke Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Connect with Stefan Thomke: Website | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Cracking Complexity with David Benjamin. The Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li. Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger.

Not the State of the Union, but something I know much more about - The State of Leadership Development! Like the President does for our country, I will talk about where we are, but more important where we are headed in developing leaders. Remarkable Way: https://kevineikenberry.com/way

As a leader, there is a lot on our shoulders and much is asked of us. In my blog posts, emails, articles and even here in this series, I remind you regularly of the responsibilities that we have as leaders. But today, I'm not talking about any of that. I am talking about encouragement and I'm giving it to…YOU. Tweet it out: Everyone needs encouragement, even you. Hold your head up knowing you are encouraged by someone (and if you don't know who, assume it is me), today. @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 here.

How can you build as much life into the time that you have? Tom Rath thought about this as he was writing his latest book, Life's Great Question: Discover How You Best Contribute to the World. Tom is also the author of How Full is Your Bucket StrengthFinders 2.0 and recently co-founded a publishing company. He told Kevin looking at your strengths is a good starting point for personal reflection. The challenge becomes how you put your strengths into the world. Tom asks us to think about how we contribute to our teams because that may be far more effective than talent. He discusses the Contribify model and explains that when we work with our teams and set expectations of how each of us will contribute, we will have greater success. In this episode, Tom shares 1. Contribify Model. 2. Level setting contributions and remote teams. 3. Advice to leaders about questions and listening. 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: Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute to the World by Tom Rath No Time for Spectators: The Lessons That MatteredMost From West Point to the West Wing by David Epstein Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein Connect with Tom Rath: Website | Twitter | Contribify | Silicon Guild Related Podcast Episodes: The Go-Giver Leader with Bob Burg. The Outward Mindset with Jim Farrel. Being the Leader You Want to Be with Amy Jen Su.

Today I'm talking about avoiding conflict and why it's a mistake. Bud to Boss: https://budtoboss.com/

Every day we make about 35,000 decisions and we know not all of these are conscious. However, some of them are and some of them are about the opportunities around us. Kim Lorenz founded two companies starting at age 26 with no backing or funding, built and ran them successfully, and sold them to Fortune 500 companies before he was 47. Further, he is the author of Tireless: Key Principles that Drive Success Beyond Business School. Kim discusses his journey of seeing things that were in plain view. He shares his personal stories and examples and offers advice about establishing and leading any type of company. In this episode, Kim and Kevin discuss 1. 20/20 business vision. 2. Unsolved problems. 3. Naysayers and persistence. This episode is brought to you by... 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership, a free leadership video series based on Kevin's book, Remarkable Leadership. Learn More at remarkablepodcast.com/13days Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Tireless: Key Principles that Drive Success Beyond Business School by Kim Lorenz The Unlikely Governor: An American Immigrant's Journey from Wartime Germany to the Federal Reserve Board by Robert Heller Connect with Kim Lorenz: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Leadership and a Cup of Coffee with Howard Behar. Leading the Dollar General Way with Cal Turner, Jr. Creating a Culture of Hospitality with Cameron Mitchell. Leading with Joy with Richard Sheridan. If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review.

There are lots of common leadership mistakes. In this episode of my ongoing series, I'm talking about leaders not wanting to make any waves - and answering your questions too. Bud to Boss Workshop: https://budtoboss.com/ Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential Newsletter: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP Workshop Preview: https://kevineikenberry.com/preview

"We need better communication." "We need more communication." "We're having communication issues." Better organizational communication is a universal need and a universal challenge and I have a really valuable lever that will improve your organizational communication. Learn more in this episode. Tweet it out: Every leader is a conduit of communication both directions – to their team, and to more senior leadership. @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

A community is a group of people who get together for a shared mission and are a network of experiences. Yet, it's hard work to get build these communities. Jono Bacon is the author of People Powered: How Communities Can Supercharge Your Business, Brand, and Team. He joins Kevin to discuss why and how you bring people together. You can have communities within your organization and communities designed to build up your organization. Communities have the potential to grow your reputation, reduce customer service issues, produce content, and provide meaningful relationships with your customers. Jono shares examples of how to build a community and emphasizes that individuals want a sense of belonging and want do know they are doing meaningful work, so when building your community you need to define the value for the individual and the value for your organization. In this episode, Jono looks at 1. Types of communities. 2. Phases of the community journey. 3. Business integration and communities. This episode is brought to you by... From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's flagship workshop, based on his proven leadership model. Learn More Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: People Powered: How Communities Can Supercharge Your Business, Brand, and Teams by Jono Bacon The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael Watkins Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse: And Other Lessons from Modern Life by David Mitchell Connect with Jono Bacon: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram Related Podcast Episodes: The Fascinating Leader with Sally Hogshead. Wine, Rock 'n' Roll, and Leadership with Maynard Keenan. Community Building for Leaders with Raha Agrawal. Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw.

Today we are talking about a leadership mistake - why it happens, why it is a mistake and how to correct. Tune in, ask your questions - and tell me the mistakes you want me to address in the future. Bud to Boss: https://budtoboss.com/

This is the 300th episode of Remarkable TV and when we recorded the video, the World Series was just getting started in the United States. So, it seemed that talking a little baseball and averages was an appropriate topic. Now, don't worry. This isn't really a baseball lesson. This is a lesson for leaders and it's one that you won't want to miss. Tweet it out: The very best baseball players fail 70% of their times at bat. Given that, should you be taking more swings? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive an email notification each time we release a new episode of Remarkable TV here.

We use analogies all the time when we look at developing talent in our organizations. Zach Thomas is not only a farmer, but he grows people as well. Zach is a West Point grad., served as an Army Ranger instructor, and a college pastor. Today, Zach is the owner/operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise and author of Leader Farming: Growing Leaders to Grow Your Business. He had an "aha" moment when he looked at his leadership approach. He recognized the tough guy approach nor the love everybody and they will do the right thing approach were working. Zach and Kevin discuss the need for standards and boundaries in leadership. Zach shares a leadership strategy to balance results and relationships. This strategy addresses engagement, turn-over, and development of your team. Zach believes leaders should make a difference in the lives of their team and grow them to be the best version of themselves. In this episode, Zach discusses 1. F.A.R.M. Strategy. 2. Seasonal growth mindset. 3. Embracing turnover. This episode is brought to you by... Coaching with Confidence, Kevin's workshop, designed to help leaders build confidence in coaching for stronger and more effective teams. Learn More Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Leader Farming: Growing Leaders to Grow Your Business by Zach Thomas and Jared Stump A Language of Healing for a Polarized Nation: Creating safe environments for conversations about race, politics, sexuality, and religion by Wayne Jacobsen, Arnita Willis Taylor, Robert "Bob" L. Prater Connect with Zach Thomas: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: How to Be a Talent Magnet with Mark Miller. Creating Culture - Lessons from Chick-fil-a with Steve Robinson. Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw.

Another challenge accepted as I will connect chicken soup with leadership - and have some fun doing it! Additional Resources: https://kevineikenberry.com/rtv

Words are powerful and when we use the right words in the right situations, they can have a huge impact in our ability to be effective as leaders. Today, we are diving deep into a word that seems innocent, but might not be when we are aware of how we are using it. Beware the Word 'Actually' 3 Comments (Edit) Words are powerful and when we use the right words in the right situations, they can have a huge impact in our ability to be effective as leaders. Today, we are diving deep into a word that seems innocent, but might not be when we are aware of how we are using it. Tweet it out: Be careful with the word 'actually'. When you put it in front of a statement of good performance, it shows your underlying belief. Need an example? "They actually did a good job." See what I mean? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Sign up to receive an email notification each time we release a new episode of Remarkable TV here.

Customer Service…if we aren't serving external folks, we are definitely serving internal people. Micah Solomon is the author of Ignore Your Customers (and They'll Go Away): The Simple Playbook For Delivering The Ultimate Customer Service Experience. Micah joins Kevin to discuss the role customer service plays within your organization. Micah is also known as the customer service turnaround expert and works with companies to help them get back to basics. Organizations need to recognize that are serving both their external customers as well as their employees and vendors. If your Yelp review looks good, yet your Glassdoor rating isn't great, chances are you will soon lose your customers. Micah shares stories of organizations doing it right, whether it be a "wow" or an authentic experience. In this episode, Micah discusses 1. Customer service culture. 2. Hiring for customer service (WETCO). 3. The power of WOW. 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 Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Ignore Your Customers (and They'll Go Away): The Simple Playbook for Delivering the Ultimate Customer Service Experience by Micah Solomon Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout Growing a Business by Paul Hawken Learn more about Ignore Your Customers (And They'll Go Away). Connect with Micah Solomon: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: Delivering Innovative Service with Chip Bell. Leadership and Legendary Service with Vicki Halsey. Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw.

Consider this the gift of mindset! I'm giving you a new thought about the value of experience today - it is valuable for us as leaders and in all other roles in our life. You know experience can be useful, but you may have never thought about it this way. 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership Video Series: http://KevinEikenberry.com/13days

These days, there is no shortage of communication tools at our fingertips - literally. And while this means that it is easier than ever to communicate with one another, it doesn't necessarily mean that we are communicating better. In fact, some might argue that we are getting worse at communicating. So, today I am going to remind us all of a powerful, but often forgotten communication tool that we should all be using more frequently. Tweet it out: Want to communicate with impact? Send a handwritten note. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Take a listen and learn more about The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, here.

Leadership and communication go hand in hand and most organizations are looking to improve communications with their teams. Jack Modzelewski is the author of Talk is Chief: Leadership, Communication and Credibility in a High-Stakes World and joins Kevin to discuss culture, communication, storytelling, and crisis management. Whether they realize it or not, Jack believes leaders are chief credibility officers. They create the communication culture in the organization. Leaders need to be themselves and bring all their experiences into communication, regardless of level. This is especially true in times of crisis or change. Executive communication should not only address the change but should include milestones and personal benefit. In this episode, Jack shares his thoughts on 1. Storytelling and sizzle. 2. Listening and communication. 3. Change communication. 4. Crisis management. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Talk is Chief: Leadership, Communication and Credibility in a High-Stakes World by Jack Modzelewski Two Paths: America Divided or United by John Kasich Principles by Ray Dalio Learn more about Jack Modzelewski. This episode is sponsored by From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Learn more at remarkablepodcast.com/manager Related Podcast Episodes: Communicate Like a Leader with Dianna Booher. Practical Storytelling for Leaders with Sandy Coletta. The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters.

Leadership and... keys? Yes, challenged to make the connection, I am doing just that in this episode. 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership Video Series: https://kevineikenberry.com/13days Remote Leadership Institute: https://remoteleadershipinstitute.com/

It's a wonderful world that we live in, don't you think? Yes, yes, I know that it's not perfect. There is crime, there is conflict, there is disease, there is…lots that isn't great. AND…there is a lot more that IS great. In today's episode, I'm sharing why it often seems like things are so much worse than they really are and what you can do to focus on the positive that is all around us. From This Episode: Sign up to get our weekly email that announces the newest episode of Remarkable TV here.

Often, when organizations talk about agility, they are looking at their tactical agility. General Charles Jacoby and Leo Tilman are the authors of Agility: How to Navigate the Unknown and Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption. They join Kevin to discuss how a retired 4-star general and an expert on finance and strategy joined forces to assess agility in organizations. They recognize it is more than just having the right people doing the right job but being purposeful and decisive in initiatives. They also understand, there is a certain amount of risk associated with the unknown and risk intelligence is crucial for you and your leaders to develop an understanding of the factors that can impact your organization. In this episode, Jacoby and Tilman share 1. Their definition of agility and why it is more than a buzzword. 2. The difference between strategic and tactical agility. 3. The risk formula. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Agility: How to Navigate the Unknown and Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption by Leo Tilman and General Charles Jacoby Grant by Ron Chernow Top Brain, Bottom Brain: Surprising Insights into How You Think by Stephen Kosslyn and G. Wayne Miller Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt Improve your leadership in just 13 days with our video series 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership. Related Podcast Episodes: Lessons from a Major General with Major General David Bassett. Building a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord. The Power of Corporate Culture with Chris Dyer. Strategic Thinking for Leaders with Rich Horwath.

Often, when organizations talk about agility, they are looking at their tactical agility. General Charles Jacoby and Leo Tilman are the authors of Agility: How to Navigate the Unknown and Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption. They join Kevin to discuss how a retired 4-star general and an expert on finance and strategy joined forces to assess agility in organizations. They recognize it is more than just having the right people doing the right job but being purposeful and decisive in initiatives. They also understand, there is a certain amount of risk associated with the unknown and risk intelligence is crucial for you and your leaders to develop an understanding of the factors that can impact your organization. In this episode, Jacoby and Tilman share 1. Their definition of agility and why it is more than a buzzword. 2. The difference between strategic and tactical agility. 3. The risk formula. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: Agility: How to Navigate the Unknown and Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption by Leo Tilman and General Charles Jacoby Grant by Ron Chernow Top Brain, Bottom Brain: Surprising Insights into How You Think by Stephen Kosslyn and G. Wayne Miller Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt Improve your leadership in just 13 days with our video series 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership. Related Podcast Episodes: Lessons from a Major General with Major General David Bassett. Building a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord. The Power of Corporate Culture with Chris Dyer. Strategic Thinking for Leaders with Rich Horwath.

I get challenged to connect leadership to everyday items or ideas. Today I am accepting the challenge to connect leadership and coffee cups. We'll have some fun and I will share some important lessons for leaders. Remarkable TV: https://kevineikenberry.com/rtv

The squeaky wheel gets the oil or so it goes. And while it seems like everyone is so negative these days, that's not really the case. Unfortunately, the negative ones are often the loudest and have the biggest consequences as a result – increased stress and decreased productivity just to name a few! In this episode, I am going to ask five questions to help you in thinking about and managing the negative personalities in your life. Why Are Some People So Negative? – Remarkable TV Leave a Comment The squeaky wheel gets the oil or so it goes. And while it seems like everyone is so negative these days, that's not really the case. Unfortunately, the negative ones are often the loudest and have the biggest consequences as a result – increased stress and decreased productivity just to name a few! In this episode, I am going to ask five questions to help you in thinking about and managing the negative personalities in your life. Tweet it out: Don't judge the negativity of others, rather be a positive influence and example yourself. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Start your Monday positively with my weekly e-newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Learn more and subscribe here.

Kevin counts down the most downloaded episodes of 2019. As he recounts each episode, he shares his thoughts on why the conversation was valuable and who may find the most value in the discussion. Additional Leadership Resources Related Podcast Episodes: The Making of a Manager with Julie Zhou. Leading on the Football Field and in Your Field with Michael Lombardi. Leading Customer Loyalty with Sandy Rogers. Scaling Leadership with Robert J. Anderson. How to Think Like Amazon with John Rossman. The Connectors Advantage with Michelle Tillis Lederman. Making Meetings Matter with Elise Keith. Brave New Work with Aaron Dignan. Great Leaders Have No Rules with Kevin Kruse. Proving Your Competence with Jack Nasher.

In this holiday season, we think a lot about gratitude. Here are four ways that you can show your gratitude as a leader. 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership Video Series: https://kevineikenberry.com/13days

I often get this question from leaders – both new and seasoned alike: Should we be friends with our teammates or not? And while it's certainly a valid and good question, my answer is to flip it and instead… Make RELATEDNESS your goal. What does that mean?