The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

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

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

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

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

In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry dives into the art of listening and shares five powerful questions every leader should ask to become a more effective communicator. These questions are simple yet transformative, designed to help you build deeper relationships, demonstrate empathy, and inspire better conversations. Whether you're leading a team, engaging with colleagues, or having meaningful personal discussions, these questions will take your listening skills—and your leadership—to the next level. Plus, Kevin shares insights from his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty and Leading with Confidence. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why asking great questions is key to being a great listener. How to use emotional and logical questions to connect with others. The five must-ask listening questions that improve communication. Bonus tips to ensure understanding and offer meaningful support. Links and Resources Mentioned: Book: Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty and Leading with Confidence My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Have you ever considered that your best intentions as a leader can lead to self-deception and undermine your effectiveness? Kevin speaks with Victoria Trammel about how self-deception ties to our identity as leaders. Self-deception leads to what an inward mindset—an excessive and unhealthy self-focus that leads us to see ourselves and others in altered ways. She explains how leaders can act in ways that contradict their stated values, denying their team members growth and opportunity. Victoria believes, as leaders, we need to stay curious and see our team as individuals with different needs and goals. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 03:27 The Uniqueness of Leadership Books 05:32 What Makes "Leadership and Self-Deception" Successful 07:12 The Core Idea: Self-Deception 09:09 Examples of Self-Deception in Leadership 11:01 Connection Between Self-Deception and Identity 13:13 The Role of Leadership Assessments and Identity 15:15 The Relationship to Relationships in Leadership 17:17 Practical Steps to Recognize and Address Self-Deception 19:57 Feedback and Vulnerability in Leadership 21:00 The Ripple Effect of Leadership 22:45 Advice for Leaders: Start with Curiosity 24:33 How to Influence as a Leader 26:15 What Victoria Does for Fun 27:13 What Victoria Is Reading Now 28:24 Closing Thoughts and Resources Meet Victoria Victoria's Story: Victoria Trammel is a co-author of Leadership and Self-Deception: the Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results, now in its 4th edition. She is a seasoned facilitator and leadership consultant who brings almost two decades of experience supporting the Intelligence Community to her work with Arbinger. She began her career in joint counterterrorism operations. In subsequent positions, Victoria continued to embrace opportunities for learning and people development through leadership roles across the Intelligence Community from small niche operational programs to enterprise-wide software development programs to corporate culture initiatives. Most recently as a program manager of 65 employees at Leidos, Victoria had the opportunity to establish and develop her program leadership team under the guidance and coaching of the Arbinger Institute. Victoria has a beautiful, blended family of 6 that enjoys planning vacations around experiencing different cultures through the power of food. She is fluent in French and speaks a couple other languages, though most of her vocabulary revolves around eating. https://web.facebook.com/arbingerinstitute https://twitter.com/Arbinger https://arbinger.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/arbinger-institute Book Recommendations Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results by The Arbinger Institute Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff Like this? The Outward Mindset with Jim Ferrell The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray The Mindsets That Separate the Best Leaders with Vikram Malhotra Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Interrupting—it's a habit many of us have and struggle to break. In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares practical strategies to help you stop interrupting and become a better listener. Whether you're leading a team, building relationships, or just trying to improve your communication skills, these tips will help you listen more effectively and avoid common communication pitfalls. This is part of our ongoing series on listening, and it's a must-listen for leaders and team players alike. Key Takeaways: Why interrupting hinders communication and trust. How to recognize and overcome interrupting habits. Tips like "matching pace" and "waiting an extra beat." A simple gesture to remember your point without cutting someone off. Why being interested matters more than being interesting. The power of stopping and apologizing when you interrupt. Resources Mentioned: Preorder Kevin's Latest Book: Flexible Leadership Learn how to lead with confidence and navigate complexity with strategies outlined in Flexible Leadership. My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Are you confident in your strategy or just following a plan? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Seth Godin, and they examine the difference between strategy and tactics, the importance of addressing choices, and why leaders should embrace uncertainty to stay relevant. Seth emphasizes that strategy is not just a step-by-step plan but a philosophy of becoming. He shares his insights on systems thinking, how organizations often mistake marketing issues for strategy problems, and why traditional notions of strategic planning may be outdated. Kevin and Seth also discuss the impact of AI on decision-making, strategies for leading amidst uncertainty, and how we can leverage new tools like AI to make our strategies better. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 2:06 Importance of Strategy 2:59 The Craft of Writing a Book 6:41 What Is Strategy? 7:08 Examples of Strategy in Business 9:33 AI and Strategy 12:12 Using AI for Strategic Advantage 14:13 The Network Effect 18:20 Understanding Systems in Strategy 20:16 Role of Uncertainty in Strategy 23:16 Challenges in Defining Strategy 25:25 Encouragement for Leaders 28:02 Seth's Personal Interests 28:53 Book Recommendations by Seth 30:12 Final Takeaways Meet Seth Seth's Story: Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur, and most of all, a teacher. He is the author of 21 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn), and his latest book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. His book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both. https://www.sethgodin.com/ https://seths.blog/ https://seths.blog/category/the-dip/ Book Recommendations This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life) by Seth Godin Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection by Gregg Krech Bandwidth (An Analog Novel, 1) by Eliot Peper A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It's Everyone's Business by Adam Morgan and Mark Barden Like this? Strategic Thinking for Leaders with Rich Horwath Is it Marketing or Leadership? with Seth Godin Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Kevin Eikenberry shares five powerful tips to help you become a better listener. From being more curious to minimizing distractions, these practical insights can enhance your relationships and leadership abilities. Watch, subscribe, and start listening better today! For more on leading remote teams, check out Kevin's book 'The Long Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

How do you create an amazing place to work? Is it the mac & cheese? Kevin chats with Erin Wade, founder of the wildly successful Homeroom restaurant, which specializes in one thing: mac and cheese. Erin shares the personal journey that led her from being an unhappy corporate lawyer to building a thriving business that values culture, autonomy, and joy. Erin discusses how the idea of a mac and cheese restaurant came to her on a rainy night, craving comfort food after a tough day as a lawyer. She shares her leadership viewpoint of connection, collaboration, and collective success and how focusing on process, systems, and trust empowers employees and creates extraordinary customer experience. This podcast was recorded during Virtual LeaderCon 2024. Listen For 0:00 Introductio 1:24 Welcoming Erin Wade 2:10 Erin's Background and Introduction 3:43 Becoming "The Mac and Cheese Millionaire" 4:04 From Law to Mac and Cheese 5:17 The Inspiration Behind Homeroom Restaurant 8:06 Lessons from Working in Fine Dining 10:06 Importance of Gaining Practical Experience 12:16 Erin's Leadership Philosophy 13:10 Connection, Collaboration, and Collective Success 14:39 Erin's Violin Story Fake It Till You Make It 17:12 The Role of Reflection and Self-Listening 19:01 Passion as a Key to Fulfillment and Success 20:08 Importance of Having a Reflective Hobby 22:33 Balancing Work Passion and Life 24:32 Creating Culture and Systems in Business 28:18 Paint by Number vs Coloring Book Leadership Styles 31:11 The Stoking Out Rule for Memorable Customer Experiences 33:50 The "Color Code" System for Managing Harassment 38:10 Power of Inclusive Leadership and Collective Solutions 39:15 Restorative Discipline Making Things Right 42:35 Erin's Approach to Reading and Staying Informed 43:14 Mac and Cheese Tips and Recommendations 44:48 Mac and Cheese Ice Cream and Other Creative Ideas 47:15 Closing Remarks Meet Erin Erin Wade is the author of The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box. She opened a wildly popular restaurant, Homeroom, which has been covered everywhere from the Cooking Channel to the Wall Street Journal. She authored the bestselling The Mac & Cheese Cookbook, as well as a viral op-ed in the Washington Post that was named one of the publications' best of the year. Erin's work on business culture has been covered in Forbes and The New York Times, and she was named one of thirty-five "World-Changing Women" by Conscious Company magazine. Erin has a public policy degree from Princeton and a law degree from UC Berkeley. She lives in the Bay Area with her family and an array of surfboards. Book Recommendations The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box by Erin Wade Like this? Winning! with Gary Brackett Creating a Culture of Hospitality with Cameron Mitchell Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group

Kevin Eikenberry dives into the crucial difference between hearing and truly listening. While hearing might seem like enough, effective listening goes beyond just capturing words—it involves active engagement, body language, and genuine attention. Kevin shares personal insights and practical tips to help you improve your listening skills, enhance your relationships, and lead more effectively. If you're ready to deepen your understanding of listening, make sure to watch this video and subscribe for more leadership insights! Learn more about The Long-Distance Leader book here: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more. Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group

We have some exciting news to share with our podcast listeners! The second edition of The Long-Distance Leader is now available as an audiobook. Perfect for leaders managing remote teams, this edition provides valuable insights to boost your confidence and effectiveness in leading from afar. Why Listen to "The Long-Distance Leader"? If you lead a remote or hybrid team, this audiobook offers practical advice and strategies to help you overcome common challenges in distance leadership. Tune in to hear Kevin explain why this audio format is ideal for busy leaders like you who are constantly on the go. Get Your Copy Don't miss the opportunity to improve your remote leadership skills. Get The Long-Distance Leader on Audible and start transforming the way you lead from a distance. Find the audiobook here: longdistanceworklife.com/audible

What can modern leaders learn from the ancient Viking spirit to drive success and collective progress? Kevin sits down with Anders Indset, and they explore the interplay between Norway's collective culture and the rise of world-class individual performers. Anders shares his insights into the "Viking Code," a life philosophy centered around progress, leadership, and team play, all while embracing microambitions—small, consistent goals that foster personal and collective growth. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Guest Introduction: Anders Indset 03:30 The Viking Code: Origins 06:00 Defining Success 09:30 Micro Ambitions for Progress 12:00 The Viking Code Philosophy 15:00 Overcoming Cultural Norms 20:00 Role of Play in High Performance 25:00 Personal Fun and Enjoyment 28:00 Reading and Learning 30:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Meet Anders Anders' Story: Anders Indset is the author of, The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success. He is known as "The Business Philosopher"—is a Norwegian-born writer, deep-tech investor, and former elite athlete. He is a fifth-time Spiegel best-selling author, author of six international books, and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the influential thinkers in the fields of technology and leadership in the years to come. He is a trusted sparring partner and advisor for global leaders and top executives, and founder of Njordis Group, Global Institute of Leadership & Technology (GILT), and the Quantum Economy Alliance. Book Recommendations The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success by Anders Indset The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain by Joe Davis The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Tell Your Family History, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More by Bruce Feiler Like this? Leadership Resilience with Ama Marston Love Your Imposter with Rita Clifton Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

Did you know that great listening requires more than just your ears? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explains how listening is a full-body experience that helps you stay engaged, understand better, and be more present. Discover the key benefits of multi-sensory listening and why it's essential for effective communication, especially if you're leading a remote or hybrid team. Get your copy of 'The Long Distance Leader' for more insights: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

How can leaders ensure that their organizations not only survive but thrive in a changing world? Kevin sits down with Willie Pietersen about the importance of self-leadership, strategic direction, and interpersonal skills, framing them as the three essential domains of effective leadership. Willie explains that true leadership begins with self-awareness and is really about service to others. They also discuss the value of asking the right questions. Kevin and Willie also about how many priorities are too many. Drawing on research, Willie argues that leaders should limit themselves to three or four key priorities to maintain focus and effectiveness. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Guest Introduction: Willie Pietersen 02:40 Willie Pietersen's New Book 03:08 Willie's Transition to Teaching 03:38 Willie's Passion for Learning 04:06 Kodak Insolvency and Career Transition 04:56 Teaching at Columbia University 05:07 Overcoming Teaching Challenges 05:31 Writing Journey and Book Process 06:13 Strategy and Leadership 06:36 Blog Inspirations for the Book 07:14 Leadership Insights from South Africa 08:14 Lifelong Leadership Learning 08:38 Leadership Philosophy: Self, Strategy, and Interpersonal 10:14 The Role of Questions in Leadership 11:07 Socratic Approach to Learning 12:38 People and Strategy in Leadership 14:00 Leadership Priorities: Setting the Right Number 16:00 Example from the American Revolution 18:30 Creating Effective Priorities 21:07 Final Reflections on Leadership 23:00 Closing Thoughts Meet Willie Willie's Story: Willie Pietersen is the author of, Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead. He was raised in South Africa and received a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. After practicing law, he embarked on an international business career. Over twenty years, he served as the CEO of multibillion-dollar businesses such as Lever Brothers Foods Division, Seagram USA, Tropicana and Sterling Winthrop's Consumer Health Group. In 1998, Pietersen was named Professor of the Practice of Management at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He specializes in strategy and the leadership of change. He has served as an advisor to many organizations in both the commercial and not-for-profit fields. https://williepietersen.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen-286b149/ Book Recommendations Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead by Willie Pietersen Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Like this? Leading the Dollar General Way with Cal Turner, Jr. The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys with Payam Zamani The Journey of Leadership with Hans-Werner Kaas Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group

Why don't we listen as well as we should? Distractions, lack of interest, and even our habits can prevent us from being effective listeners. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares six common reasons why we fail to listen—and what we can do about it. Whether you're leading a team remotely, in a hybrid environment, or in person, improving your listening skills can significantly boost your leadership effectiveness. Get your copy of The Long-Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

How can leaders evolve from simply managing tasks to inspiring their teams? Hans-Werner Kaas suggests it takes more than technical expertise. He joins Kevin to discuss what it means to lead from the inside out, understanding yourself first to effectively lead others. He highlights the importance of human-centric leadership, emphasizing the need for self-awareness, humility, and resilience. Hans-Werner talks about the transition from the "imperial CEO" of the past to today's leaders, who must be more versatile, empathetic, and collaborative. He also shares advice on how to get honest feedback from your team. Listen For 00:08 Introduction and Overview 01:26 Kevin Introduces Hans-Werner Kaas 02:30 Hans-Werner's Career Journey 03:32 From Engineering to Leadership Consulting 05:26 Opening McKinsey's Detroit Office 06:04 Insights on Leadership and Inspirational Leadership 07:53 Introduction to 'The Journey of Leadership' Book 09:08 The Fall of the Imperial CEO 12:04 Human-Centric Leadership 12:52 Leading from the Inside Out 16:04 Self-Assessment and Feedback for Leaders 19:24 Importance of Humility in Leadership 21:01 Versatility and Leadership Flexibility 24:51 Applying Leadership Traits in Organizations 25:21 The Role of Boldness and Empowerment 26:24 Fearless Learning with Navy SEAL Insights 29:56 Lessons for Non-CEOs 32:21 Hans-Werner's Personal Interests and Hobbies 34:52 Books and Reading Recommendations 37:06 Closing Remarks and How to Learn More 38:57 Kevin's Final Thoughts: Taking Action Book Recommendations The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out by Dana Maor, Hans-Werner Kaas, Kurt Strovink, Ramesh Srinivasan Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD with Bill Gifford Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present by Fareed Zakaria Like this? Essentials for Leadership Impact with Chuck Wachendorfer and Doug Lennick How Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others with Stephen MR Covey The Five Talents That Really Matter with Barry Conchie & Sarah Dalton Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Kevin Eikenberry explains six compelling reasons why we should all listen more carefully. These reasons range from improving our communication to building stronger relationships and trust. Listening is more than just hearing words; it's a key skill for becoming a better leader and human being. Whether you are leading a team remotely or in person, listening is crucial for your success. Kevin also highlights a must-read resource for remote leaders: 'The Long-Distance Leader: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership. My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more. Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

What does it take to build a superintelligent enterprise? Dr. Nada Sanders shares insights from her latest research on what it means to create a superintelligent organization. Contrary to popular belief, it's not about only relying on advanced technology. Instead, the combination of AI and human judgment drives success. Nada and Kevin discuss Kasparov's Law, which emphasizes that an average person with a good process and AI can outperform even superior computers or individuals without the right systems. Nada believes the key to long-term success in a superintelligent enterprise lies in blending technology with human empathy, communication, and expertise. This podcast was recorded during Virtual LeaderCon 2024. 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:39 Live Podcast and Virtual LeaderCon Promo 01:26 Introducing Dr. Nada Sanders 02:10 Superintelligent Enterprises Explained 04:13 AI and Human Judgment A Symbiotic Relationship 05:10 Nada's Background and Forecasting Expertise 07:20 Key Takeaways from Working with Leading Companies 09:14 Creating a Superintelligent Enterprise 11:38 Kasparov's Law and AI-Human Collaboration 17:20 Strategic Decision-Making with AI 22:27 AI's Role in Small to Medium-Sized Businesses 27:46 The Importance of Human Interpersonal Skills 33:34 Myths and Unfounded Worries About AI 45:16 Conclusion and Takeaways Meet Nada Nada's Story: Nada R. Sanders, Ph.D., is the author of seven books, including The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Superintelligent Enterprise. She is an internationally recognized AI thought leader, expert in forecasting and global supply chain intelligence, and Distinguished Professor at D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston. Ranked by Stanford as one of the world's top 2% of scientists, she's a sought-after speaker and the author of 100-plus top-tier scholarly publications. In 2022 she was awarded the prestigious Robert D. Klein Lecturer Award by Northeastern University. She is a Fellow of the Decision Sciences Institute, has served on the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF), Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), and has served as President of the Production Operations Management Society (POMS). In 2020 POMS created an award in her name and in 2023 she was given the prestigious POMS Sushil Gupta Distinguished Service Award. nadasanders.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-sanders-99154a5/ https://x.com/nadasanders Book Recommendations The Humachine 2nd Edition by Nada R. Sanders, and John D. Wood The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI by Ray Kurzweil The Age of Intelligent Machines by Ray Kurzweil Like this? How to Thrive in Uncertain Times with Larry Robertson The Forces Reshaping the Workplace with Phil Simon Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

Kevin Eikenberry shares why he believes listening isn't something that can be taught. While most of us know how to listen, it's our habits and intentions that make the difference. Discover why listening is more about conscious practice than learning new skills and how you can become a better listener by changing your habits. 📧 Sign up for our free newsletter, 'Your Remarkable Day,' for inspiring leadership tips: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more. Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

We know relationships, personal and professional, are important. How do we add value to who and what you know? Kevin sits down with Mo Bunnell, to discuss how focusing on relationships can positively impact both personal and professional growth. He highlights how business development and leadership are deeply intertwined with fostering strong relationships. Mo and Kevin explore the concept of giving value first, explaining how giving the gift of attention, understanding, wisdom, and clarity and progress can build trust and drive business outcomes. Mo also touches on common roadblocks, such as being "too busy" or fearing rejection, and how leaders can overcome these challenges to invest in their relationships. Listen For 00:00 Introduction to Relationships and Success 01:31 Introducing Mo Bunnell 02:07 Mo Bunnell's Background and Career 03:12 Transitioning from Actuary to Relationship Development 06:36 The Importance of Relationships in Leadership 07:55 Combining Expertise with Relationship Skills 09:02 From Order Taker to Driver of Positive Change 10:15 Applying Reciprocity in Leadership and Sales 13:20 Lies We Tell Ourselves in Relationship Building 15:28 Overcoming the "I'm Too Busy" Lie 19:12 The Gift of Attention 20:28 The Gift of Understanding 22:47 The Gift of Wisdom 29:04 The Gift of Clarity and Progress 33:49 It's Always Your Move 36:09 How to Keep Rising and Elevating Impact 39:22 Conclusion and Closing Remarks Book Recommendations Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career by Mo Bunnell The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain by Joe Davis Like this? Building Exceptional Relationships with David Bradford and Carole Robin Building Incredible Collaborative Relationships with Dr. Deb Mashek

We're diving into an insightful and practical topic—the best thing you can borrow. It's not a tool, money, or even a book—it's someone else's belief in you. Whether you're struggling with confidence, procrastination, or simply need a boost to persevere, borrowing someone else's belief can make all the difference. In this episode, Kevin explains why borrowing belief is so powerful, how it can help you move forward when you're stuck, and how you can return or pay forward that borrowed belief to others. This practical advice is a game-changer for any leader or individual looking to overcome self-doubt and become more effective. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with anyone who could benefit from a confidence boost today! Get a copy of Kevin's book, The Long-Distance Leader (Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership): https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

What are the core talents that truly distinguish high-performing leaders from the rest? Kevin welcomes Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton to the issue of ineffective leadership. Barry and Sarah explore the essential leadership talents scientifically identified through extensive research involving over 60,000 leaders. They emphasize the importance of selecting leaders based on innate talents rather than just skills or aspirations. The five key talents they highlight are: Setting Direction - The ability to establish clear goals and a strategic vision that aligns with organizational values. Harnessing Energy - Motivating and energizing a team towards achieving these goals. Exerting Influence - Not just persuading others but changing minds through constructive debate and advocacy. Building Connectivity - Creating strong, meaningful relationships within the organization. Controlling Traffic - Ensuring efficient execution of plans by managing processes and adapting to changes. Listen For 00:08 Introduction and Overview 00:31 Kevin Eikenberry's Welcome 01:22 Introduction to Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton 03:03 Why the Book was Written 05:02 Key Questions Addressed in the Book 06:14 Barry and Sarah's Collaboration Story 07:34 Surprising Insights from Leadership Assessment 09:59 What We're Getting Wrong About Leadership 11:17 The Importance of Leadership Talents 12:22 Understanding "Controlling Traffic" as a Leadership Talent 14:00 The Five Core Leadership Talents 18:31 Exerting Influence and Changing Minds 24:39 The Changing World of Leadership 26:01 Improving Leadership Selection and Interview Practices 30:09 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps Meet Barry & Sarah Their Story: Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton are the authors of, THE FIVE TALENTS THAT REALLY MATTER: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance. Barry is the founder and president of Conchie Associates. He is an expert in psycho-metric talent assessments, leadership research and development, team building, and succession planning. Barry consults with company boards, CEOs, and leadership teams of leading organizations across the globe. He researches leadership effectiveness and decision-making heuristics from his home outside Boulder, Colorado. Sarah is a partner at Conchie Associates. She is uniquely positioned to provide leaders and teams with the tools to evaluate their effectiveness and develop their leadership strengths. Sarah completed her master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Colorado State University. She is based in Denver, Colorado. https://www.conchieassociates.com/ Book Recommendations The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance by Barry Conchie, Sarah Dalton Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are by Kevin J. Mitchell Being You: A New Science of Consciousness by Anil Seth War and an Irish Town by Eamonn McCann The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander Like this? Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins Conscious Leadership with Carter Phipps Essentials for Leadership Impact with Chuck Wachendorfer and Doug Lennick Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares the most important learning question every leader must ask—'Now what?' Learn how to reflect and take action to improve your leadership and personal growth. Order The Long-Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

Are your conversations holding back your team's potential? Douglas Squirrel shares with Kevin shares how improving conversations within teams can drastically enhance trust, reduce fear, and align business goals. Squirrel delves into the concept of "Agile Conversations," a term inspired by the agile methodology in software development but applicable across all business functions. He emphasizes the importance of practicing conversations, much like athletes train for their sports, and introduces the "Four R's" (Record, Reflect, Revise, Role-play) as a method for enhancing communication skills. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Guest Introduction: Douglas Squirrel 03:12 The Journey from Coder to Conversation Expert 06:15 Discovering Chris Argyris' Work and Improving Conversations 07:45 Agile Conversations: Why "Agile"? 09:35 Conversations as the Key to Culture 12:00 The Power of Stories in Shaping Culture 14:00 The Gap Between Behavior and Belief 17:25 Practicing Conversations: The Four Rs 23:45 The Importance of Genuine Questions 27:05 The Five Conversations for Transforming Culture 33:00 Fun and Personal Interests: Squirrel's Story 34:00 Closing Meet Doug Doug's Story: Douglas Squirrel is the author of Squirrel's Tech Radar, Decoding Tech Talk, and Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture, co-authored with Jeffrey Fredrick. He is the director of Squirrel Squared Limited. He has been coding for forty years and has led software teams for twenty. He uses the power of conversations to create dramatic productivity gains in technology organizations of all sizes. His experience includes growing software teams as a CTO in startups from fintech to biotech to music, and everything in between; consulting on product improvement at over 200 organizations in the UK, US, Australia, Africa, and Europe; and coaching a wide variety of leaders in improving their conversations, aligning to business goals, and creating productive conflict. He lives in Frogholt, England, in a timber-framed cottage built in the year 1450. https://douglassquirrel.com/ https://squirrelsquadron.com/ https://www.facebook.com/douglas.squirrel https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsquirrel/ https://www.instagram.com/douglassquirrel/ Book Recommendations Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture by Douglas Squirrel, Jeffrey Fredrick Knowledge for Action: A Guide to Overcoming Barriers to Organizational Change by Chris Argyris Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni Like this? Crucial Conversations for Business Transformation with Richard Hawkes The Art of Conscious Conversation with Chuck Wisner Creating Better Leadership Conversations with Rose Fass Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

Kevin Eikenberry explains why you should embrace struggle rather than avoid it. Struggles are natural and inevitable, but they also offer powerful lessons, perspective, and opportunities to grow as a leader. Kevin shares insights on how you can leverage struggles to become a better leader and build resilience. Whether you're leading a remote team or facing other challenges, this episode will help you find value in the hard times. Get actionable advice on embracing struggles and building your next success from them. Order a copy of Long-Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

Can stress be a partner in achieving our goals? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Dr. Steven Stein, a world-renowned clinical psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence, to explore the concept of hardiness. The discussion centers on the three C's of hardiness: Commitment, Control, and Challenge, and how these factors help individuals and leaders effectively manage stress. Dr. Stein explains the difference between hardiness, resilience, and grit, and why understanding these differences is crucial for personal and professional growth. He also offers practical advice for leaders on how to apply these principles to enhance their leadership and support their teams in stressful situations. Listen For 00:08 Introduction 03:45 EQ and Hardiness 04:35 Early Career and Computers 05:36 Founding of Company 06:14 Emotional Intelligence Journey 07:09 Stress Discussion 08:22 Misconceptions about Stress 08:56 Pre-COVID Mental Health Awareness 09:21 Thoughts on Stress and Mental Health 10:28 Hardiness Definition 11:12 Research on Executives 12:18 The Three C's of Hardiness 14:12 Difference between Hardiness and Grit 14:39 The Three C's Overview 15:16 Comparison with Resilience 16:16 Athlete Examples 18:25 Commitment 19:32 Reigniting Commitment 20:50 Control Discussion 22:07 Realizing What You Can Control 24:05 Challenge Discussion 25:48 The Hardy Stress Response 29:25 Conclusion Meet Steven Steven's Story: Dr. Steven Stein co-authored Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals with Paul T. Bartone and is the author of The EQ Leader and Emotional Intelligence for Dummies. He is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, Waterstone). A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted with military and government agencies, as well as corporate organizations. Dr. Stein currently teaches at the Directors College, an Executive Program from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Canada. Book Recommendations Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals by Steven J. Stein, and Paul T. Bartone Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Like this? Creating Deliberate Calm with Aaron De Smet The Microstress Effect with Karen Dillon Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Kevin Eikenberry shares four timeless rules for effective remote leadership, drawn from the updated second edition of The Long-Distance Leader. Whether you lead a fully remote or hybrid team, these principles will help you adapt and succeed in a virtual work environment. Long-Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

What if the challenges you've faced are the key to unlocking your leadership potential? Kevin sits down with Payam Zamani to discuss the cyclical nature of peaks and valleys in our lives. Payam highlights the value of challenges and how they prepare individuals for greater achievements. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope and the need for spiritual capitalism—where business success is aligned with serving humanity. Payam and Kevin also explore deep topics such as unity, intention in leadership, and the noble nature of all human beings. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:56 Payam Zamani's Journey and Background 03:22 Why Payam Wrote His Book 05:24 Growing Up in Iran and Facing Challenges 09:00 The US as a Beacon of Hope 11:21 Fleeing Iran and Finding Refuge in the US 12:17 The Path to Entrepreneurship 14:20 The Genesis of AutoWeb 16:10 Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys 17:33 The Power of Challenges and Adversity 19:55 The Noble Origin of People 21:03 Spirituality in Business and Life 24:10 Spiritual Capitalism Explained 25:21 Principles of People-First Leadership 27:19 The Role of Unity in Leadership 27:57 Importance of Intention in Business 29:29 Hope for the Future of America 33:00 Where to Find Payam's Book and Connect Meet Payam Payam's Story: Payam Zamani is the author of Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys. He is also an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of One Planet Group. Born in Iran, Zamani was forced to flee at the age of 16 due to his religious beliefs as a Baha'i. He and his brother founded AutoWeb, one of the first online car marketplaces, which they took public in 1999. Since then, he has built and currently owns multiple technology and media businesses, has invested in more than 50 companies, and is striving to redefine capitalism to elevate business to serve humanity. Book Recommendations Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys by Payam Zamani Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson Like this? The Gift of Struggle with Bobby Herrera The Inner Journey of Leadership with Dan Rockwell Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Kevin Eikenberry shares practical strategies to help you overcome email overload and improve your productivity. Discover how sending fewer emails, crafting shorter messages, and even picking up the phone can reduce the stress of managing your inbox. Learn more about leadership at a distance in the second edition of "The Long-Distance Leader." Long-Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

Do you think change is a potential threat or a potential adventure? Mindy Vail joins Kevin to discuss how a shift in mindset can redefine change management and leadership. Mindy emphasizes the importance of a humanistic approach to change management that prioritizes empathy, communication, and collaboration. She shares the significance of self-awareness in effective leadership, and the five instinctive reactions to change (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Flop). Mindy also recommends we celebrate the small wins to motivate our teams and build momentum during the change process. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Guest Introduction: Mindy Vale 03:05 Mindy Vale's Career Journey 05:06 The Mind Shift Effect 08:12 Humanistic Approach to Change Management 09:57 Myth: Resistance to Change 12:02 Helping People Through Resistance 13:09 The Psychological Fundamentals of Change 14:00 The Five F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, Flop 18:33 Understanding and Addressing Biases in Leadership 21:02 Innovation and Change Connection 24:09 Collaboration and Change 28:28 Advice for Dealing with Change 29:13 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership 30:32 Mindy Vail's Fun and Hobbies 31:48 Mindy Vail's Book and Final Thoughts 32:28 Closing Meet Mindy Mindy Vail is the author of The Mindshift Effect: Where Change Management Is Redefined and Leadership Is Defined. She has more than two decades of experience in leadership development, change management, education, and public speaking. Working with emerging leaders to veteran executives, her focus is cultivating a growth mindset and fostering resilience. She is a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner, a Certified Hogan Leadership Coach, and holds a Master's degree in Curriculum Development. [email protected] www.themindshifteffect.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindyvail/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindshift-effect/ Book Recommendations The MindShift Effect: Where Change Management is Redefined and Leadership is Refined by Mindy Vail The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Like this? Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger Leading in a World of Explosive Change with Henry De Sio, Jr. Becoming a Change Maker with Alex Budak The Problem with Change with Ashley Goodall Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group

Kevin Eikenberry shares the two essential factors you need to build strong relationships—whether at work or in your personal life. Strong relationships are crucial for effective leadership, and even more so when working remotely. Kevin explains how relatedness and interaction are the keys to creating those strong connections and offers practical tips on how to implement them. My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

How can we develop habits to build mental strength? Scott Mautz joins Kevin to discuss how leaders can develop habits to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors productively, especially during adversity. He introduces the concept of mental strength as a leadership superpower, highlighting that it involves more than just resilience or grit. He also shares the six mental muscles: the value of fortitude in overcoming challenges, the role of confidence in effective leadership, the importance of boldness within optimal anxiety levels, maintaining a positive messaging habit, decision-making, and staying goal-focused to achieve success. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Introduction of Guest: Scott Mautz 03:02 Scott's Journey to Becoming an Author 04:23 What Does It Mean to Be a Mentally Strong Leader? 06:05 Habits to Build Mental Strength 07:00 The Fortitude Habit 08:19 The Confidence Habit 11:03 Managing the Relationship with Doubt 14:02 The Importance of Encouragement 16:45 The Boldness Habit 20:00 The Messaging Habit 23:13 The Importance of Transparency 23:52 The Decision-Making Habit 24:36 The Goal-Focus Habit 25:28 Mental Strength Self-Assessment 27:00 What Scott Does for Fun 27:10 What Scott is Currently Reading 27:39 How to Learn More About Scott and the Book 28:39 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Meet Scott Scott's Story: Scott Mautz is the author of The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors. He is the CEO and Founder of Profound Performance™, a keynote, workshop, and training organization empowering business leaders to become better, more inspired versions of themselves. Scott is an award-winning bestselling author, a popular LinkedIn Learning course instructor, and a faculty member at Indiana University's School of Business for Executive Education. https://scottmautz.com/ https://scottmautz.com/mentallystronggift/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz Book Recommendations The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors by Scott Mautz Six of Crows Boxed Set: Six of Crows, Crooked Kingdom Paperback – Box set by Leigh Bardugo Like this? The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray How to Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More with Nataly Kogan Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest with William Vanderbloemen Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Building trust within remote teams is crucial yet challenging. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares three powerful strategies—plus a bonus tip—that you can use to build and strengthen trust, even when working at a distance. Whether you're leading a fully remote team or just working with colleagues you rarely see in person, these practical tips will help you foster better communication, alignment, and collaboration. 🔗 Order the new edition of "The Long-Distance Leader": https://KevinEikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

How can we preserve and enhance human skills in an era dominated by AI and intelligent machines? Matt Beane joins Kevin to discuss how we can continue learning and be productive at the same time. While viewing surgical operating rooms, Matt observed that integrating intelligent technologies affects skill development, particularly the novice-expert dynamic that has been fundamental to human learning for over 160,000 years. He shares his three Cs: Challenge, Complexity, and Connection, which are essential for skill development and are often disrupted by new technologies. Kevin and Matt also explore the implications of remote work on skill building, the potential dangers of relying solely on intelligent technologies, and practical steps leaders and individuals can take to foster a healthy learning environment. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Guest Introduction: Matt Beane 05:19 Initial Fascination with Robotics in Surgery 09:54 Learning Challenges in Robotic Surgery 13:15 Historical Perspective on Learning and Skill Development 16:10 The Three Cs of Skill Development: Challenge, Complexity, Connection 19:11 Impact of Remote Work on Learning and Connection 23:10 Practical Steps for Enhancing Skill Development in the Age of AI 27:15 The Role of Leadership in Skill Development 31:11 Individual Contributions to Skill Enhancement 34:44 Fun Activities and Interests of Matt Beane 36:00 Recommended Science Fiction Reads 37:00 How to Learn More About Matt Beane Meet Matt Matt's Story: Matt Beane is the author of The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines. He does field research on work involving robots and AI to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we can use across the broader world of work. His award-winning research has been published in top management journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly and Harvard Business Review, and he has spoken on the TED stage. He also took a two-year hiatus from his PhD at MIT's Sloan School of Management to help found and fund Humatics, a full-stack IoT startup. In 2012 he was selected as a Human-Robot Interaction Pioneer, and in 2021 was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list. Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Digital Fellow with Stanford's Digital Economy Lab and MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy. When he's not studying intelligent technologies and learning, he enjoys playing guitar; his morning coffee ritual with his wife, Kristen; and reading science fiction—a lot of science fiction. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Website: https://www.mattbeane.com/book/ Get a free chapter of his book: https://the-skill-code.ck.page/a0cabc1d60 Book Recommendations The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines by Matt Beane Accelerando (Singularity) by Charles Stross Like this? How to Navigate the Future with Margaret Heffernan How the Future Works with Brian Elliott The Case for Good Jobs with Zeynep Ton Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Are your presentations impactful, or do they fade from memory as soon as the meeting ends? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares three powerful tips to ensure your presentation points stick with your audience long after the presentation is over. Whether you're speaking to a small team or a large audience, these strategies will help you deliver memorable and effective presentations. My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

What if the innovation you believe in is just an illusion? Elliott Parker joins Kevin to discuss the reasons why companies often struggle with innovation, highlighting the "capitalist dilemma" where we prioritize short-term financial capital. Elliott compares modern corporations to wildfire management in the Western United States, to explain how optimizing for short-term efficiency can build up "innovation debt". He shares how to balance efficiency with the need for innovation, both in business and personal contexts. Listen For 00:08 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:33 Elliott Parker's Journey and Background 05:55 Learning from Arthur Andersen's Collapse 08:16 Gerald Shur and the Witness Protection Program 09:03 The Capitalist Dilemma: Optimizing for Short-term Metrics 11:08 The Importance of Resilience Over Efficiency 12:01 Story of Hafthor Bjornsson and Learning Through Stress 15:13 Practical Solutions for Balancing Efficiency and Innovation 18:56 The Importance of Contrarian Views in Business 19:12 Avoiding Extremes: Bleeding from the Eyeballs vs. Complete Chaos 22:08 Learning vs. Execution Problems in Organizations 24:06 Elliott Parker's Optimism About the Future 26:13 Importance of Learning from Diverse Fields 28:08 Controlled Burns: Managing Innovation Debt 34:27 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Meet Elliott Elliott's Story: Elliott Parker is the author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups. Originally from California, Elliott currently resides with his family in Indiana. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Book Recommendations The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress by Elliott Parker Napoleon's Maxims of War by Napoleon Bonaparte (Author), George Charles D'Aguilar (translator) Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti (Author), Karim R. Lakhani Like this? Innovation is Everybody's Business with Tamara Ghandour The Human Side of Innovation with Mauro Porcini Where Creativity Meets Innovation with Deepak Ohri Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group

Discover five essential tips to prepare for your presentations effectively. Join Kevin Eikenberry as he shares practical advice to help you feel more confident and deliver impactful presentations. Whether you have a presentation today or in the future, these tips will ensure you're ready to succeed. Don't miss out—watch now and subscribe for more leadership insights! Pre-order Kevin's new book: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more. Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

How do you develop an unstoppable mindset? Kevin speaks with Alden Mills, who shares the importance of struggle and resilience in achieving success. He discusses the 3 mindset obstacles, which include starting, failing, and tiring. Kevin and Alden discuss his concept of the "focus funnel," which channels thoughts into impactful action, and the exercise of "outcome accounts" to own outcomes and learn from mistakes. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Introducing Alden Mills 03:25 Invention and Writing Journey 05:30 From Fitness Products to Mindset 07:17 The Metaphor of Leadership Levels 09:56 Struggle and Mindset 13:22 Transferring Mindset to Others 14:44 Setting Personal and Professional Goals 17:43 The Challenge of Focus 19:08 Focus Funnel and Filtering Thoughts 22:15 Owning Your Outcome 25:38 The Importance of Outcome Accounts 27:12 Three Controllables and Mindsetting 30:03 Reading Recommendations 31:05 Connecting with Alden Mills Meet Alden Alden's Story: Alden Mills is the author of three books, the latest of which is Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want. As an Olympic Festival rower, he went on to become a standout at the US Naval Academy, then a Navy SEAL platoon commander (three times), and then an entrepreneur. He founded and grew Perfect Fitness from zero to $63m in sales, becoming the fastest-growing consumer company in America (per INC. Magazine, 2009). Alden then continued to lead the Perfect Fitness team and grow the company even further after its acquisition by the private equity firm, Implus. Alden has created over 40 patents in the consumer sector. Thanks to his time in the military, then in business, Alden has accrued over 30 years of experience working on high-performance leadership, company strategy, growth, and team building. https://www.alden-mills.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldenmills/ https://www.facebook.com/UnstoppableAldenMills/ https://x.com/aldenmills https://www.instagram.com/alden_mills/ Book Recommendations Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want by Alden Mills Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power (Volume 1) by Ian V. Rowe Like this? Why Leadership is Overrated with Kyle Buckett and Chris Mefford Leading From the Inside Out with Errol Doebler Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

Kevin discusses the "Seven Deadly Presentation Sins" that can undermine your effectiveness as a presenter. Whether you're speaking in person or virtually, these tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and deliver your message with confidence and clarity. 📘 Pre-order your copy of "The Long Distance Leader" (Second Edition): https://KevinEikenberry.com/LDL My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more. Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

How can leaders embrace inclusion effectively in their leadership journey? Priya Nalkur joins Kevin to discuss the power of inclusive leadership, exploring its intrapersonal and interpersonal dimensions. Discover how discomfort can lead to growth and why lowering the waterline in conversations is key. She also touches on psychological safety and its critical role in inclusion. She explains that psychological safety allows individuals to stumble, experiment, and make mistakes without fear of judgment, which is essential for genuine inclusion and growth. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Priya's journey to writing her book 05:07 Definition and importance of inclusion 05:55 Intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of inclusion 07:09 Characteristics of an inclusive leader 08:02 Being an effective leader in today's world 09:02 The role of discomfort in leadership 10:30 Learning from discomfort and leveraging it 11:38 Psychological safety and inclusion 13:00 Vulnerability in leadership 14:46 Building safe environments for growth 15:04 Headwinds and tailwinds concept 16:06 Lowering the waterline in relationships 19:41 Closing Meet Priya Priya's Story: Priya Nalkur, Ed.D is the author of Stumbling Toward Inclusion: Finding Grace in Imperfect Leadership. She is a psychologist with a genuine and authentic approach, has earned her educational stripes from Harvard and Yale. She is the heart and soul of the RoundTable Institute, a pioneering force in inclusive leadership and professional coaching. Dr. Nalkur believes today's leaders must be allies, boldly pushing boundaries and nurturing inclusive environments that bring out the best in people. Living in Austin, Texas, with her two vibrant children, Dr. Nalkur finds her balance and inspiration in nature, family kitchen dance parties and the joy of exploration. This Episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations Stumbling Toward Inclusion, Finding Grace in Imperfect Leadership by Priya Nalkur The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chug Private Equity: A Memoir by Carrie Sun Like this? Building Psychological Safety with Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group

Kevin Eikenberry shares two crucial things to never do in your presentations. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, avoiding these common mistakes will make your presentations more engaging and effective. Preorder Kevin's new book: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

Are you mastering both the internal and external game of leadership? Nathan Tanner joins Kevin to discuss the importance of mastering oneself as a leader to become unconquerable. Nathan encourages us to create different characters for different roles in our lives, allowing us to be intentional with our behavior. He also shares the value of deciding where to underperform, acknowledging that we can't excel at everything simultaneously. Further, we should seek discomfort regularly and engage in challenging activities, like an Ironman, to reset expectations. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Guest Introduction 03:05 Journey to Writing the Book 07:02 Stories We Tell Ourselves 13:08 Character Creation 18:04 Deciding Where to Underperform 20:55 Not Worrying About What Others Think 23:38 Personal Operating System 27:32 Importance of Doing Hard Things 29:40 Nathan's Hobbies 30:41 What Nathan is Reading 31:41 Where to Learn More About Nathan 32:22 Conclusion and Action Steps Meet Nathan Nathan's Story: Nathan Tanner is the author of two books, Not Your Parents' Workplace, and his new book, The Unconquerable Leader: Mastering the Internal and External Game. He is an executive coach who helps CEOs, founders, and high-impact leaders scale themselves and their companies. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, Nathan was the VP of People at Neighbor, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup disrupting the storage industry. Prior to Neighbor, Nathan spent half a decade at DoorDash where he was hired as the head of HR and scaled the company from 250 to 5,000+ employees. He started his career on Wall Street at Lehman Brothers where he had a front-row seat to the largest bankruptcy in history. He's an IRONMAN triathlete, holds an MBA from BYU, and was trained as a coach at the Co-Active Training Institute. Nathan lives with his wife and their four children in southern Utah. This Episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations The Unconquerable Leader: Mastering the Internal and External Game by Nathan Tanner The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Like this? Understanding the Success Mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson The Mindsets That Separate the Best Leaders with Vikram Malhotra Leading From the Inside Out with Errol Doebler Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Kevin Eikenberry shares three powerful strategies to ensure you close your presentations on a strong note. Whether you love presenting or can't wait for it to be over, these tips will help you leave a lasting impact on your audience. Key Takeaways: Remind Them of the Why: Highlight the personal benefits for your audience. Summarize Key Points: Recap the main ideas in an easily digestible way. Leverage How You Opened: Tie your closing back to your opening for a cohesive finish. Pre-order Kevin Eikenberry's new book, Flexible Leadership: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

Have you ever considered that toxic behaviors might be affecting your leadership and organization? Sean Lemson suggests this isn't about mal intent, but a poisonous leader can trigger disengagement, frustration, and turnover — sometimes in slow motion, so an organization is caught unaware. Sean joins Kevin to talk about toxic leadership, exploring how seemingly small negative behaviors can undermine team morale and organizational health. Sean highlights the importance of self-awareness for leaders, detailing how to recognize and address toxic traits within oneself and others. They also discuss the role of mindset in transforming leadership practices and the critical need for regular engagement assessments. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Guest Introduction 02:16 Journey to Writing the Book 05:06 What is Toxic Leadership? 10:12 Styles of Toxic Leaders 13:51 Recognizing Toxicity in Ourselves 17:00 Goodhart's Law 20:58 Role of Mindset in Detoxification 27:00 Toxic Leadership in Remote Work 30:42 Sean's Hobbies 32:17 What Sean is Reading 33:14 Where to Learn More About Sean 35:35 Conclusion and Action Steps Meet Sean Sean's Story: Sean Lemson is the author of One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company. He is certified in scrum agile and leadership coaching. He has been an agile coach for many years at companies like Paypal, Cisco, and Nike. Since 2021 he has led his own coaching firm, Motivated Outcomes. He resides in the Portland Oregon area. This Episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company by Sean Lemson The Prepper's Pantry: Nutritional Bulk Food Prepping to Maintain a Healthy Diet and a Strong Immune System to Survive Any Crisis (Suburban Prepping for the Modern Family to Prepare for Any Crisis) by Ted Riley Like this? Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw Solving the Culture Puzzle with Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry How Leaders Can Create a Company Culture That Doesn't Suck with S. Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry shares five powerful ways to start your presentation strong. Learn why the opening of your presentation is crucial and how to capture your audience's attention and build interest from the very beginning. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or new to public speaking, these tips will help you engage your audience and deliver impactful presentations. Kevin also introduces his upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership," which offers breakthrough ideas for leading with confidence. Key Points Discussed: Why the opening of your presentation is important Five effective strategies to start your presentation How to engage your audience from the beginning The importance of gaining attention and creating interest Kevin's upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership" Chapter List with Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Why the Opening is Important 01:15 Start with a Story 01:58 Share a Personal Experience 02:21 Ask a Great Question 03:11 Make a Bold Statement 03:43 Highlight a Problem 04:01 Combining Techniques 04:17 Importance of Gaining Attention and Creating Interest 04:38 Remarkable Reminder 05:11 Introduction to Kevin's Upcoming Book "Flexible Leadership" Resources Mentioned: Preorder Kevin Eikenberry's upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership": https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

Are you looking to elevate your influence and persuasion skills? Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey join Kevin to discuss the art of persuasion and influence. They delve into the key components of effective convincing, including forensic listening, getting to the unstated narrative, targeted validation, and the convincing continuum. Adele and Chip emphasize the importance of understanding the other person's perception of truth, utilizing predictive statements, and incorporating fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) to guide individuals down the convincing continuum. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Guest Introduction 02:05 Journey to Writing the Book 05:09 Influence vs. Manipulation 08:12 Four Parts to Effective Convincing 10:28 Targeted Validation 16:28 Forensic Listening 20:28 Convincing Continuum 26:28 Convincing from Magicians, Con Artists, and Fortune Tellers 30:46 Recommended Books 32:46 Where to Find More Information 34:36 Conclusion and Action Steps Meet Chip & Adele Their Story: Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey are the co-founders of The Convincing Company, a crisis communications and training firm, and co-authors of Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation. Adele owned an award-winning PR agency in Washington, DC for 15 years, where she served as spokesperson for a variety of Fortune 100 companies, including DuPont, Deutsche Bank, Lockheed Martin, SAP, and Verizon. She has also served as PR strategist, corporate counsel, and crisis management for clients that include the United Nations, Facebook, Johnson & Johnson, and President Biden. She has taught crisis communications and business at Princeton, Cornell, George Mason, and Georgetown, and is a contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Inc., and Entrepreneur. Chip is a former FBI hostage negotiator and special agent. In his 22-year career in the Bureau, he has led high-profile cases, spearheaded the New York FBI Office's Crisis Negotiations Teams, and won the prestigious FBI Directors Award. This Episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation by Adele Gambardella, Chip Massey Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant Like this? Influence Redefined with Stacey Hanke You Have More Influence Than You Think with Vanessa Bohns Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry breaks down the simplest presentation format that has stood the test of time. Learn how Aristotle's timeless structure of Introduction, Body, and Conclusion can transform your presentations. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, these tips will help you plan, prepare, and deliver impactful presentations. Discover how this format not only aids in planning and preparation but also ensures your audience follows and understands your message. Additionally, Kevin introduces his upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership," which offers breakthrough ideas for becoming a more effective leader. Key Points Discussed: Why a simple presentation format is useful The three parts of a presentation: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion How to effectively use the Introduction to capture attention and set the stage The importance of the Body for delivering your main content and arguments Techniques for a strong Conclusion to summarize and call to action The fractal nature of the format and its application at various levels Timestamps: 00:08 Introduction 00:57 Why a Simple Presentation Format is Useful 02:09 The Simplest Presentation Format by Aristotle 02:37 Introduction: Getting Audience Attention 03:25 Body: Main Content and Key Points 03:53 Conclusion: Summarizing and Call to Action 04:45 Importance of the Fractal Nature of the Format 05:44 Closing Catchy Phrase and Remarkable Reminder 06:39 Introduction to Kevin's Upcoming Book "Flexible Leadership" Resources Mentioned: Preorder Kevin Eikenberry's upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership": https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

What does it mean to work in a system? One decision impacts many. Lisa Danels joins Kevin to discuss the interconnected world of mindful leadership. She shares a framework for being 'all in,' which includes integrating the head, heart, and gut, knowing oneself, connecting with others, and co-creation. Lisa also highlights trust, intuition, and power as essential elements for effective leadership and building meaningful connections. She encourages leaders to cultivate their intuition by exploring gut feelings and differentiating between inner voices and ego. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Remarkable Master Classes 01:30 Introduction of Guest: Lisa Daniels 02:28 Lisa's Early Journey and Career Path 06:04 Concept of Interconnection 08:50 Mastering the Art of Being All In 09:13 Framework for Being All In 14:01 Integrating Head, Heart, and Gut 15:25 Role of Intuition 18:38 Personal Power vs. Positional Power 21:42 Building Trust in Organizations 25:25 Addressing Trust Issues and Repairing Relationships 29:11 Lisa's Personal Interests and Hobbies 31:01 Recommended Reading by Lisa Daniels 32:00 Where to Learn More about Lisa and Her Work 33:04 Kevin's Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Meet Lisa Lisa's Story: Lisa Danels is the author of The Human Edge Advantage: Mastering the Art of Being All In. She is the founder and Executive Director of Human Edge, and is a senior executive, talent, and leadership consultant and coach. Lisa focuses on developing mindful and purpose-driven leaders, unlocking their full leadership potential. Lisa holds a master's degree in Organization Development and Human Resource Management from New York University and a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in International Relations from the University of New York at Buffalo. She is a certified executive coach and a pioneer in the field of leadership and organizational development. She resides in Basel, Switzerland. This Episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations The Human Edge Advantage: Mastering the Art of Being All In by Lisa Danels Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl The Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom (Toltec Mastery Series) by Don Miguel Ruiz Like this? The Leader's Role in Employee Engagement with Michael Lee Stallard Understanding Employee Engagement with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson A Practical Guide for Building Engagement with Brian Hartzer Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry addresses a common misconception in presentation preparation: that building slides equals being prepared. He emphasizes that creating slides is just a small part of the preparation process and explains the essential elements that contribute to a successful presentation. Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.