The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

This is a special episode of the Remarkable Leadership podcast entitled My Remarkable Journey. Kevin sits down with Darrin Jahnel to learn about his journey toward becoming the leader he is today. Darrin is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group. He recognized early on that it was important to put in the work; leadership didn't just happen, it's hard work. As he grew his company, he was intentional about scaling up and developing his team and the culture. Meet Darrin Name: Darrin Jahnel His Story: Darrin is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company. He earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University at Albany and a Master's Degree in Information Systems from NYU's Stern School of Business. Before starting the company in 2012, Darrin worked as a Senior Software Engineer on Wall Street. Darrin has led numerous engineering teams on multi-million-dollar projects and is a member of MENSA. 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 Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Yes, it's a cliché and we are dealing with a lot of unknowns, both personally and professionally. Rapid change was happening before the pandemic and now it seems we are constantly changing. For example, what does "return to office" mean? Andrea Small joins Kevin to suggest we can create opportunities in times of uncertainty. There is no single toolkit to help us navigate the ambiguity, as we are in individual situations. However, we can employ strategies that help us find the balance between acting and adapting. Key Points Andrea Small shares the 3 attitudes about ambiguity. She talks about the 5 balances to navigate ambiguity (perspective, pace, attention, process, and scale). She shares her thoughts about the connection between ambiguity and leadership. Meet Andrea Name: Andrea Small Her Story: Andrea Small is the co-author of Navigating Ambiguity: Creating Opportunity in a World of Unknowns with Kelly Schmutte. She currently teaches "Innovations in Inclusive Design" at Stanford. Previously, she was the Director of Product and Portfolio Strategy at Herman Miller, focused on the future of work. Her vast experience in design includes work with some of the world's most iconic brands, including the Nike Foundation, Nivea, GE, Starbucks, Samsung, and Steelcase, and several global and local social impact organizations and programs. Worth Mentioning: Andrea studied architecture and metalsmithing at Miami University in Oxford, OH and has a Masters of Design in Human Centered Product Design from the IIT Institute of Design in Chicago, IL. Andrea is from Youngstown, OH, and resides in San Francisco, CA. Connect with Andrea https://dlibrary.stanford.edu/ambiguity https://www.andreasmall.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreasmall/ https://www.instagram.com/dreasmall/ https://www.facebook.com/dreasmall https://twitter.com/dreasmall https://pinterest.com/dreasmall 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. Learn more at https://remarkablemasterclass.com/ Book Recommendations Navigating Ambiguity: Creating Opportunity in a World of Unknowns by Andrea Small and Kelly Schmutte The Fran Lebowitz Reader by Fran Lebowitz The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson Related Episodes Flux: How to Thrive in Times of Change with April Rinne Creative Acts for Curious People with Sarah Stein Greenberg How to Thrive in Uncertain Times with Larry Robertson

Today I'm sharing a lesson for achievers using something I saw at the Reagan Library. **** Sign up for leadership insights every day with The Daily Email. https://kevineikenberry.com/daily We improve our chances for success when we remind ourselves we can succeed. Take a lesson for the sign on President Reagan's desk. It CAN be done. 📺 One Key to Goal Achievement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3K4fjK_dvs 📺 A Magic Secret to Goal Achievement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYHLGsCf9Pc 📺 Achieving Unachievable Goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvDg3jGrMX0 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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ 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://www.kevineikenberry.com/store/workshops/ ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com 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 ever feel stuck? Do you find you can't keep up with all the changes? Do you know what direction your team is going? Richard Hawkes calls this The Swirl. He tells Kevin this is a common issue in many organizations and causes people to feel lost and keeps leaders up at night. Richard shares insights to move beyond the challenges and create high-performing teams. Organizations evolve at the speed of conversations.

Procrastination damages our self-image, saps our energy, diminishes our focus, and makes us feel guilty. When this happens, it can shake our confidence and become a discouraging downward cycle. The trick to fixing it? Start. Get the first task done and just get started. You'll gain momentum that will shift your mindset into a positive direction. Learn more about our on-demand leadership courses with Remarkable Masterclass: https://remarkablemasterclass.com/ My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ 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://www.kevineikenberry.com/store/workshops/ ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com 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.

This is a special episode of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast entitled My Remarkable Journey. Kevin sits down with Marc Reifenrath to learn about his journey toward becoming the leader he is today. Marc is the co-founder and CEO of Spinutech. Spinutech has grown from a University Dorm start-up over 20 years ago to a multinational digital agency with 150+ team members across the U.S. Early in his career, Marc observed his leaders and began forming thoughts of what he appreciated and what not to do. He believes his success is due to keeping his core values the same; get better each day and do the right thing. The company would not be what it is today without a team of people who are as invested in each other's growth and success as they are in delivering the best for their clients. Meet Marc Name: Marc Reifenrath About: Marc Reifenrath is the CEO & Co-founder of Spinutech, a web design and digital marketing agency with 5 offices and remote team members in 25+ states. Spinutech is celebrating its 22nd year in business and achieved 0 turnovers in the first 10 years. Further, they have been named as a Google Premier Partner, Google Marketing Platform Partner, and Meta Business Partner. Spinutech has clients in all 50 states and 20+ countries. Connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcreifenrath/ https://twitter.com/spinuser https://spinutech.com/ 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.

Meetings may be a necessary evil. Before 2020 we didn't love them. During the pandemic, the meeting took on a new meaning. We connected over webcams using a variety of platforms. Meetings are changing once again as work is shifting to a hybrid model. Karin Reed joins Kevin to talk about hybrid meeting best practices. It's important to fight proximity bias and create meeting policies for equity. Key Points In this episode, Karin shares the definition of a hybrid meeting and why they are worth the effort. She discusses fault lines. She talks about technology needs and the role of platforms. She also shares keys to facilitating a hybrid meeting and how to be a good participant. Meet Karin Name: Karin Reed Her Story: Karin Reed is the author of three books: On-Camera Coach: Tools and Techniques for Business Professionals in a Video-Driven World, and two co-written with Dr. Joseph Allen, one of the foremost thought leaders on meeting science, Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work, and their latest Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting. She is the CEO and Chief Confidence Creator of Speaker Dynamics, a corporate communications training firm, featured in Forbes. While speaking through a webcam might be new to much of the world, Karin has been teaching business professionals how to be effective on-camera communicators for nearly a decade, translating her experience as an Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist, on-camera spokesperson, and actress into a methodology based upon the MVPs of On-Camera Success™. Worth Mentioning: Karin and her team have been the chosen training partner for some of the world's most recognized companies and most respected academic institutions in the world–from Nike to Lenovo, from Duke University to the Graduate School of Business at Stanford. Connect https://www.speakerdynamics.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Karin-M.-Reed/e/B01MR1L7KY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share 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 Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting by Karin Reed and Joseph A. Allen Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad Related Episodes Building Exceptional Relationships with David Bradford and Carole Robin Using Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships with Katie McCleary

Today I'm talking about how to lead when things get difficult. **** Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ 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://www.kevineikenberry.com/store/workshops/ ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com 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.

We may be more connected than ever before; yet studies show we are also lonelier. Further, research indicates that for the first time, the emerging generation (Gen Z) is feeling more isolated and lonelier than the elderly population, and this was pre-Covid. Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen share with Kevin that we underestimate how much we need connection. When people show up lonely for work, they are 7x more likely to be disengaged, 5x more likely to miss work, and twice as likely to think about quitting their job. We need to be intentional about our connections and less transactional. This episode was recorded during our Mental Fitness Day, a Virtual LeaderCon event in April 2022. Key Points In this episode, Ryan and Steven discuss loneliness in the workplace. They share the difference between loneliness and solitude. They talk about belonging as an antidote to loneliness. Meet Ryan and Steven Name: Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Their Story: Ryan Jenkins, CSP and Steven Van Cohen, MSOD are founders of LessLonely.com, the world's #1 resource for addressing workplace loneliness and creating more belonging at work. They are also the authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In. Collectively they have over 20 years of experience helping organizations like Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, State Farm, John Deere, Delta Air Lines and Salesforce improve their teams. Their work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS, Inc., and Entrepreneur Magazine. When they are not writing and speaking, you can find them sampling craft beers, attempting to play golf together, and spending quality time with their respective families. Worth Mentioning: Dubbed "The Leadership Whisperer" Steven has inspired thousands through his workshops, keynotes, and virtual events. He is CEO of SyncLX (a consultancy that works with many Fortune 500 companies.) Ryan Jenkins CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional™), is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and three-time published author. He speaks all over the world to companies such as State Farm, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, FedEx, Liberty Mutual, and John Deere. 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 Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In by Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Related Episodes Connecting in a Virtual World with Nick Morgan The Connector Manager with Jaime Roca Talk Shifts - Ways to Transform Leadership with Krister Ungerböck

Being the top dog isn't easy. In fact, 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years. What does it take to get to the top and excel? Vikram Malhotra of McKinsey & Company joins Kevin to discuss the research findings on how the top CEOs do their job. Conversations with the best of the best revealed six similar mindsets across the board. Key Points In this episode, Kevin and Vik discuss the process of determining CEO success. Vik shares the 6 mindsets top CEOs share with a focus on being bold, treating the soft stuff like the hard stuff, and understanding team psychology. Vik shares examples of how the mindsets worked in practice. Meet Vik Name: Vikram Malhotra His Story: Vikram Malhotra is the co-author with Carolyn Dewar and Scott Keller of CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest and a senior partner in McKinsey's New York office and is the longest-tenured member of the firm. He served on its Board of Directors for 13 years, its Operating Committee for six, and its Senior Partner Committee for five. He was also Managing Partner for the Americas and currently chairs the firm's Professional Standards Committee. Worth Mentioning: Vik is also active with major non-profits outside McKinsey. He currently serves as chair of the board at the Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a trustee of The New York City Partnership and a Trustee Emeriti of the Asia Society. He earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the London School of Economics in 1980 and has an MBA from Wharton. 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 CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, Vikram Malhotra Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick: People, Probabilities, and Big Moves to Beat the Odds by Chris Bradley, Martin Hirt, Sven Smit Related Episodes Creating the We Mindset with Dr. Eric George Understanding the Success Mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray

Micromanagement. Leaders tell me all the time that they're not doing it, but if I talk to their teams, I often hear something different. And here's the thing, the other person decides if you're micromanaging. It's wonderful to think if you're not. But the reality is, if the other person, the person you're leading or managing thinks you are, then you are. Because micromanagement is relative, right? What feels like micromanagement when we're brand new in a job is quite different than what it might feel like when we've been doing a job for a long time. Because what we even need as the employee is quite different. You could be working with two different people, leading them in exactly the same way. One of them thinks you're doing great. The other thinks you're micromanaging because micromanagement is relative. Micromanagement is also personal. We have different experiences in our past, different sort of buttons that can get pushed by our boss. And so we have to be clear about what does it look like to the other person. If we want to avoid this problem right now, this doesn't mean that we might not need to provide guidance. Does it mean we don't need to provide coaching? Does it mean that sometimes people are messing up and we need to give them more input? It doesn't mean any of that stuff because all of that might even be welcome. But micromanagement is something else. So how do we overcome it? Well, there's lots of things we can do to overcome micromanagement. Talk with each team member. Set clearer expectations for the work and your interactions with others. The main thing I want you to remember from this short video is this, that even if you don't think you're micromanaging, you might be because the other person decides. Tweet it out: You may think you aren't micromanaging, but others decide whether you are or not. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Learn more about our Remarkable Master Class, Overcoming Micromanagement.

Jean Oelwang spent years working with some of the most successful partnerships. Their technical skills or expertise were not their most important trait. She tells Kevin they all had the superpower to forge deep connections, to truly partner to make themselves better. Her research found six degrees of connection common to the most significant partnerships of any type: business associations, romantic partners, friends, and family. Key Points In this episode, Jean shares the importance of partnering. She discusses the 6 degrees of connection with emphasis on Celebrating Friction and Magnetic Moments. She talks about the importance of building connections virtually. Meet Jean Name: Jean Oelwang Her Story: Jean Oelwang is the author of Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen. She is the President and Founding CEO of Virgin Unite and a B Team Leader. She sits on the Advisory Council of The Elders and on several boards including RMI, Just Capital, and Virgin Unite. Worth Mentioning: Jean is the co-founder of Plus Wonder, a not-for-profit initiative inspired by her passion for the power of partnerships of all kinds. Before Virgin, Jean spent 18 years working in six continents to start and help lead mobile phone companies in South Africa, Colombia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US. She was the joint CEO of Virgin Mobile in Australia before starting Virgin Unite. https://pluswonder.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-oelwang/ https://www.instagram.com/jeanoelwang/ https://twitter.com/jeanoelwang 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 Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen by Jean Oelwang The Overstory By Richard Powers Humankind: a Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman Related Episodes Partnership is the New Leadership with Ty Bennett Creating Connection in the Age of Isolation with Dan Schawbel

Communication. So important in our lives, both professionally and personally. So complex, not only with all the platforms on which communication is possible but even more so as we are doing more "remote" communication. Katie McCleary shares with Kevin that we need to show up with the intent to listen. We need to move past asking "why are you doing this" to "tell me about how you are doing this". We can't force collaboration, so to keep moving forward we need to get curious. Key Points In this episode, Katie discusses clean and curious listening. She shares what it means to empty the human cup. She talks about listening for energy words. Meet Katie Name: Katie McCleary Her Story: Katie McCleary is the co-author (with Jennifer Edwards) of Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships from Challenging to Collaborative. She is also the founder of 916 Ink, a nonprofit that has transformed over 4,000 vulnerable youth into confident authors. Worth Mentioning: In 2015, Mashable.com named Katie one of 15 "Real Miss America's" in the nation for her work with vulnerable populations. In 2017, she won the Heart of a Hero award from PBS: KVIE's Rob on the Road Heroes & Helping Hands show. In 2018, she launched The Drive podcast, a collaboration between the American Leadership Forum and Capital Public Radio (Sacramento's NPR affiliate). 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 Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships From Challenging to Collaborative by Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig The Moon by Whale Light: And Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians, and Whales by Diane Ackerman Related Episodes Communicate Like a Leader with Dianna Booher Connecting with Others Through Listening with Ximena Vengoechea How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere with Raúl Sánchez and Dan Bullock

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? It's no wonder since we have 50,000+ thoughts each day, many of which are repetitive and not helpful. That's a lot of mind power to use with minimal results. Jody Michael tells Kevin that the average leader spends 80% of their time in a negative emotional state. This minimizes decision-making abilities and results in lower productivity. Jody shares 5 muscles of mental fitness which will help you increase your emotional intelligence, build better relationships and thrive instead of survive. This episode was recording during our Mental Fitness Day, a Virtual LeaderCon event in April 2022. Key Points In this episode, Jody defines mental fitness. She discusses the 5 muscles of mental fitness (self-awareness and mindfulness, personal accountability, ability to see multiple perspectives and viewpoints, choosing the right lens, and learning to apply deep breathing when in a triggered state. She comments on how leaders can use mental fitness for themselves and their teams. Meet Jody Name: Jody Michael Her Story: Jody Michael is the author of Leading Lightly: Lower Your Stress, Think with Clarity, and Lead with Ease and CEO of Jody Michael Associates, a premier coaching company specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and career coaching. She is recognized as one of the top 4% of coaches worldwide and is an internationally credentialed Master Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach, University of Chicago trained psychotherapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Worth Mentioning: Jody is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), the highest international commendation awarded to coaches by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a distinction held by fewer than 4% of coaches worldwide, and fewer than 5% of coaches in the United States. She is also a Board Certified Coach (BCC), a credential awarded by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) to those who are both licensed as a psychologist, credentialed as a coach, and pass a rigorous certification exam. She's a renowned keynote speaker, author, and thought leader in her field who has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Crain's Chicago, and more. She has appeared as an expert on MSNBC, CNN, the TODAY Show, and NPR. Connect with Jody https://www.leadinglightlybook.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jody-michael-associates/ https://www.instagram.com/jodymichaelassociates/ https://www.facebook.com/jodymichaelassociates https://twitter.com/jmacoaching https://www.amazon.com/Jody-Michael/e/B0B1XG2D1L/ref=zg_bsnr_4747_bl_5/000-0000000-0000000?pd_rd_i=1626348995 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. Follow: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or your favorite podcast player. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? It's no wonder since we have 50,000+ thoughts each day, many of which are repetitive and not helpful. That's a lot of mind power to use with minimal results. Jody Michael tells Kevin that the average leader spends 80% of their time in a negative emotional state. This minimizes decision-making abilities and results in lower productivity. Jody shares 5 muscles of mental fitness which will help you increase your emotional intelligence, build better relationships and thrive instead of survive. This episode was recording during our Mental Fitness Day, a Virtual LeaderCon event in April 2022. Key Points In this episode, Jody defines mental fitness. She discusses the 5 muscles of mental fitness (self-awareness and mindfulness, personal accountability, ability to see multiple perspectives and viewpoints, choosing the right lens, and learning to apply deep breathing when in a triggered state. She comments on how leaders can use mental fitness for themselves and their teams. Meet Jody Name: Jody Michael Her Story: Jody Michael is the author of Leading Lightly: Lower Your Stress, Think with Clarity, and Lead with Ease and CEO of Jody Michael Associates, a premier coaching company specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and career coaching. She is recognized as one of the top 4% of coaches worldwide and is an internationally credentialed Master Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach, University of Chicago trained psychotherapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Worth Mentioning: Jody is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), the highest international commendation awarded to coaches by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a distinction held by fewer than 4% of coaches worldwide, and fewer than 5% of coaches in the United States. She is also a Board Certified Coach (BCC), a credential awarded by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) to t

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Do you think you can rise to the top without being a jerk, or do nice guys/gals finish last? David Bodanis believes that although it isn't easy, you can be successful without being a jerk. He shares case studies throughout history to show how you can be firm and fair. Key Points In this episode, David shares how to: Listen without ego and fixation. Give by letting others give (but audit). Defend without over-defending. Meet David Name: David Bodanis His Story: David Bodanis is the author of The Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean. He was born in Chicago, lived in France for a decade, and now makes his home in London. He studied math, physics, and history at the University of Chicago and for many years taught the "Intellectual Toolkit" course at Oxford. Worth Mentioning: David is also the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Secret House, the bestselling E=mc², which was adapted into the PBS documentary Einstein's Big Idea, and the Royal Society Science Book of the Year Prize winner Electric Universe. When not on the road or hunched over a computer, he spends his time at Britain's premier kick-boxing gym – 'Paragon' in east London. Connect with David Website Email This episode is brought to you by... Libsyn. Get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn when you sign up for a new account! Get your show on Apple and Spotify, get critical stats and all the support you need to sound your best and grow your show! Book Recommendations Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean by David Bodanis Related Episodes Building Workplaces Fit for Humans with David Brendel and Ryan Stelzer Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman

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Our lives are a portfolio of S-curves. We have periods of starting, learning, and mastery. Whitney Johnson joins Kevin to talk about the S-curve of Learning to measure growth; personally, professionally, and organizationally. It is hard to start something new because growth is hard. By keeping rituals (or known things), we can create calm and stability in our brains to allow for more growth. Key Points In this episode, Whitney Johnson defines the S-curve of Learning and shares the stages of growth and learning. She discusses using the S-curve of Learning for assessment. She shares examples of how we can build a culture around the S-curve of Learning. Meet Whitney Name: Whitney Johnson Her Story: Whitney Johnson is the author of several top-selling books including, Disrupt Yourself and Build an A Team. Her latest book is Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. She is CEO of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America. Worth Mentioning: In 2021, Whitney was named #8 on the Thinkers50 list, made up of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world. She is an award-winning author, a regular keynote speaker, and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning. She is also the host of the popular Disrupt Yourself podcast, with guests including Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Susan Cain, and General Stanley McChrystal. 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 Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company by Whitney Johnson A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown Related Episodes Growing People and Companies Through Change with Stacy Henry Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman

If I asked you what your first thought is when I say the word "conflict", chances are it wouldn't be positive. And while there is certainly a downside to conflict, the truth is conflict isn't always bad. In fact, there are many times when conflict can be a good thing. And in this episode, I'll explain exactly this. Tweet it out: Conflict isn't bad until it is. Conflict that allows us to explore perspectives and learn is useful. Conflict that becomes personal isn't. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Subscribe to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

Empathy is something we all look for in other people. We would love for people to have more empathy for us. And when we're willing to and take the time to be empathetic with others, we gain almost as much as they do. I'm speaking about empathy in general, but I'm also speaking about it specifically as a leader. Because now more than ever, as a leader, being more empathetic is one of the great ways for us to be more effective as a leader. And so while there is lots written and stated (much by me even!), today I'm not going to talk about skill as much as the practice of being empathetic. And specifically the five L's that you can use to help you create a practice of empathy.

We are living in a world that is uncertain, ambiguous, and volatile. Rick Simmons suggests that we use this as an opportunity to not just live through the change but harness the energy for productive change and forward progress. Rick sits down with Kevin to talk about liminal space and what we can do to use that momentum to think more clearly and deeply and make change happen. Key Points In this episode, Ricks talks about how to define liminal space. He shares the formula for liminal moments (preparation, catalyst, integration, and sustainability.) He discusses whether we can trigger liminal space. Meet Rick Name: Rick Simmons His Story: Rick Simmons is the ForbesBooks co-author of Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Liminal Space. He also is co-founder and chief executive officer of the telos institute, which helps leaders in business and industry hone their leadership skills, optimize their business strategy, and embrace change as a strategic advantage. Worth Mentioning: Before founding telos, Simmons spent 10 years in various senior strategy and sales leadership positions within the financial services industry. More recently, he was named a Founding Fellow at The Harvard Institute of Coaching at the MacLean Medical School where he contributes insights and best practices to the growing field of executive coaching. His co-founder and co-author is also his partner in life, Amy Simmons. They live in Ohio with their four children. Connect with Rick https://thetelosinstitute.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-simmons-msoda-b4bb034a/ https://twitter.com/telosinstitute https://www.facebook.com/thetelosinstitute 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. Learn more at RemarkableMasterclass.com Book Recommendations Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Liminal Space by Rick Simmons and Amy Simmons The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World by Peter Wohlleben Related Episodes The Transformation Challenge with Steve Shallenberger Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger Transformational Influence with Walt Rakowich

Today I'm sharing three questions to improve your focus. **** Get short, inspiring messages to your inbox with my Daily Email. Sign up: https://kevineikenberry.com/daily 📺 On the Art of Asking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hh9N... 🎧 Subscribe and Listen to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast YT: @Kevin Eikenberry Apple Podcasts: https://remarkablepodcast.com/applepo... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4G4KyDG... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1ad... iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-th... RSS: http://remarkablepodcast.libsyn.com/rss Your Favorite Podcast App: https://remarkablepodcast.com/follow 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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ 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://www.kevineikenberry.com/store... ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speak... Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineike... https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenbe... About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

In this episode, we're talking about making room for conversation and I'm using a cup metaphor to illustrate some important points. As humans, we all have a mental and emotional cup. And like a cup of tea or a cup of coffee, if it's completely full, there is no room for anything else. Literally. This cup metaphor applies to communication and conversation as well. If you are attempting to converse with someone and their cup is full, there's not room for a new conversation with you. You've probably been in conversations where this is the case. And if you have, you find that you're talking to someone who isn't very engaged. So when this happens, the only way to engage and create real dialogue is by helping the other person make room for the conversation. In this episode: Learn more about and sign up to receive Kevin's Daily Email here.

Employee engagement: we know that when engagement goes up, performance often follows. So, why is this so important, and how do you grow and sustain it? Brian Hartzer shares that when we get the best people who are emotionally committed to the goals and purpose of the organization, they will positively impact the bottom line. As a leader, you need to provide clarity, get rid of barriers, and create a culture of appreciation. Key Points In this episode, Brian Hartzer shares his thoughts about engagement being about the leaders and individuals He talks about the 5 points of the leadership star (care, context, clarity, clearing the way, celebrate). He talks about the importance of self-awareness and authenticity. Meet Brian Name: Brian Hartzer His Story: Brian Hartzer is the author of THE LEADERSHIP STAR: A Practical Guide To Building Engagement. He is an experienced executive and leadership mentor who served as CEO of the Westpac Banking Group from 2015 to 2019. Worth Mentioning: Brian spent 15 years in senior executive roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group and ANZ Banking Group. He is currently an advisor and investor to several Sydney-based startups, including Quantium, a data-science company. Hartzer, who graduated from Princeton University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst, holds dual U.S. and Australian citizenship. He resides in Sydney, Australia. Connect with Brian https://www.theleadershipstar.com/ https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhartzer/ https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Hartzer/e/B08YK8BVXN%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share 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. Learn more: https://remarkablemasterclass.com/ Book Recommendations The Leadership Star: A Practical guide for Building Engagement by Brian Hartzer The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson Related Episodes The Leader's Role in Employee Engagement with Michael Lee Stallard Understanding Employee Engagement with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson

In this episode, I'm talking about creating milestones.

For centuries, people have wanted to find the fountain of youth. People traveled for months on ships to try to find this mythical fountain of youth, because we'd all like to be younger, right? What about wisdom? I think we'd all like to be wise, and the good news is we can find the source of wisdom without a long trip and it's not mythical. The idea for this episode came from my pastor, Aaron Brockett, at the Trader's Point Christian Church. But this isn't really a religious idea at all. You see, we all want (more) wisdom regardless of our beliefs. But the question is, where does it come from? In this episode, we'll explore some possible sources of wisdom to determine what the true source is. In this episode: Learn more about and sign up to receive Kevin's Daily Email here. Learn more about Traders Point Christian Church here or connect with Aaron here.

Having a purpose is not the same as a purpose statement. Purpose is an ideal. It is the reason you choose to exist. Professionally, it is why you go to work. Is it a job(money)? Is it a career (get ahead)? Is it a calling (gives you meaning)? Ranjay Gulati joins Kevin to discuss deep purpose at work. He believes it is the foundation for the organization and defines the work experience, including culture. When your organization believes in something, you move your team from not just satisfied or engaged to inspired. An inspired team does the work because they want to. Key Points In this episode, Ranjay shares how purpose differs from mission, vision, and values. He discusses practical realism. He talks about the organizational benefit of deep purpose. Meet Ranjay Name: Ranjay Gulati His Story: Ranjay Gulati is the author of several books, including his newest Deep Purpose, the Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies. He is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor and the former Unit Head of the Organizational Behavior Unit at Harvard Business School. Worth Mentioning: Professor Gulati studies how "resilient" organizations—those that prosper both in good times and bad—drive growth and profitability. His work bridges strategy (establishing clear strategic pillars for growth), organizational design (reimagining purposeful and collaborative organizational systems), and leadership (fostering inspired, courageous, and caring execution). Connect with Ranjay Gulati https://ranjaygulati.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranjay-gulati/ https://deeppurpose.net/ https://twitter.com/RanjayGulati https://www.amazon.com/Books-Ranjay-Gulati/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARanjay+Gulati 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. Learn more at https://remarkablemasterclass.com/ Book Recommendations Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies by Ranjay Gulati Demographics Unravelled: How Demographics Affect and Influence Every Aspect of Economics, Finance and Policy by Amlan Roy Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success by Tom Eisenmann Related Podcast Episodes Mission-Driven Leadership with Mark Bertolini

In this episode Kevin Eikenberry discusses how your viewpoint determines your outlook and how we usually operate from a worm's eye view or a bird's eye view. He also mentions how you can incorporate viewpoint language into your organization or team. Sign up for the Daily Email! Monday-Friday I'll send a short message meant to inspire: https://kevineikenberry.com/daily 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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ 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://www.kevineikenberry.com/store... ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speak... Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineike... https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenbe... 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.

Think goal first. That seems like pretty solid advice. And it seems like something that is easy to do. And yet…we don't always do that. In today's episode, I'm sharing a short story from my own personal work that highlights the importance of remembering to think goal first and keep adjusting routines to stay in alignment with the goal. In this episode: Learn more about and sign up to receive Kevin's Daily Email here.

Fewer than 15% of larger organizations reinvented their work because of the pandemic. They learned they could get by and did the same "work" remotely. Keith Ferrazzi joins Kevin to discuss his research looking at the innovations that emerged during the pandemic. Leaders need to understand the risks and opportunities that need attention today to stay competitive. Key Points In this episode, Keith Ferrazzi shares how he thinks the pandemic changed the way we work. He discusses the importance of active foresight. He highlights the Lego block workforce. He talks about mental health and resilience from both an individual and team standpoint. Meet Keith Name: Keith Ferrazzi His Story: Keith Ferrazzi is the author of COMPETING IN THE NEW WORLD OF WORK: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest with Kian Gohar and Noel Weyrich. He is Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and The Greenlight Research Institute, where he works to identify behaviors that block global organizations from reaching their goals and transform them by coaching new behaviors that increase growth and shareholder value. Worth Mentioning: Ferrazzi is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc Magazine and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Leading Without Authority, Who's Got Your Back, and Never Eat Alone. Book Recommendations Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest Bu Keith Ferrazzi, Kian Gohar and Noel Weyrich Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love by Tony Robbins, Peter H. Diamandis, and Robert Hariri Related Podcast Episodes Leading at a Distance with Jim Citrin and Darleen DeRosa What it Means to Be a Long-Distance Teammate with Wayne Turmel

Today I'm talking about conflict and how I want you to stop managing conflict. This is part of a short series I'm doing on conflict which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMpSHm2AV2OUg1qbyCZcBBlhoKElEBxKz Sign up for my free LinkedIn newsletter, Remarkable Results: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/remarkableresults

I doubt there's anyone reading this who doesn't use at least one calendar. In fact, if you're at all like me or members of my team, you likely have multiple calendars – calendars for work, calendars for personal, calendars for kids activities… Calendars are important and we all likely use them. So what's the purpose of our calendar? Maybe it keeps you on track and on time. Maybe it keeps you from forgetting important events. Maybe it keeps you focused. Your calendar likely does all of this and more. And in this episode, I'm asking seven powerful questions that you need to answer to see if your calendar is serving you as well as it should. In this episode: Learn more about and sign up to receive Kevin's Daily Email here.

Apple, Amazon, Nike, and Coca-Cola are just a few brands we recognize. However, have you thought of yourself as a brand? Perhaps, if you are a coach or business owner. Mike Kim suggests that your brand is simply what people say about you when you aren't in the room. He joins Kevin to discuss how you become the brand, regardless of your role. Be intentional with who you are and dare to put yourself out there. Key Points Mike Kim discusses what makes a personal brand (ideas, expertise, reputation, and personality.) He shares why leaders should think about not only themselves, but also their team as a brand. He talks about platforms as you build your brand. Meet Mike Name: Mike Kim His Story: Mike is the author of the Wall St. Journal and USA Today bestseller, You Are the Brand. He has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. He has spoken at industry-leading events, including Social Media Marketing World, Tribe Conference, and Podcast Movement. Worth Mentioning: Mike's core philosophy of marketing is this: Marketing isn't about closing a sale; it's about opening a relationship. Before running his own consulting business, he worked for several years as the CMO of a successful multi-million dollar company near New York City. Connect with Mike mikekim.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv YouTube: youtube.com/c/MikeKim TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikekimtv Clubhouse: joinclubhouse.com/@mikekimtv Twitter: twitter.com/mikekimtv Pinterest: pinterest.com/mikekimtv Facebook: facebook.com/mikekimtv This episode is brought to you by… Libsyn. Get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn when you sign up for a new account! Get your show on Apple and Spotify, get critical stats and all the support you need to sound your best and grow your show! Use code RLP. Book Recommendations You Are the Brand by Mike Kim The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day | Original Creator of The Five Minute Journal – Simple Daily Guided Format – Increase Gratitude & Happiness, Life Planner, Gratitude List Related Podcast Episodes Connecting Your Company Culture with Your Brand with Denise Lee Yohn. Is it Marketing or Leadership? with Seth Godin.

Today I'm talking about the leader's role in conflict. Here are some questions to ask yourself when there's conflict in your organization: - Start with questions, not actions - Is it workplace conflict? - Set an expectation - Do some coaching - Check in on progress - Stay out longer What are you teaching your team? Join our new video series, What You Should Do in Your First 45 Days, for FREE: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/video-series-what-you-should-do-in-the-first-45-days-of-your-new-role/

In this episode of Remarkable TV, I'm sharing tips for giving better instructions. And to do that, we're using the game of Monopoly to help us. So Monopoly. Chances are, if you've played Monopoly, you either love it or you hate it. And if you've played it, you know that there are a lot of rules in the game. About seven pages of rules to be exact. Have you ever taught someone how to play? Now if we go through all of these rules before we start playing, it will not likely go so well. They will zone out, miss half of them or forget most of them by the time they get to a scenario that uses each rule. However, when you start with the end in mind, you will be more successful…

Communication is important and persuasive writing is a skill anyone can possess. Colonel Carla Bass joins Kevin to discuss what good writing does. Good writing helps influence. This includes budget approvals, appropriation of funds, and promotions, to name a few. Carla suggests finding the fun in writing. Everyone is a storyteller; you know the journey for your audience. Key Points Carla Bass discusses influence as the goal of our writing. She shares advice on the "right" length of the message and the importance of outlines. She provides word sculpting tools, like verbs are your friends and don't use the words that hog space. Meet Carla Name: Colonel Carla Bass, USAF (Ret) Her Story: Colonel Carla D. Bass, USAF (Ret), is the author of the multiple award-winning book Write to Influence! now in its second edition. Throughout her 45-year career (30 in the Air Force and 15 with a federal agency), she composed items sent to Congress, the White House, generals, and ambassadors; hundreds of performance reviews; awards nominations; and budget justifications. Carla's assignments included Germany, Bulgaria (as the defense and air attaché), Turkey, Korea, and Washington, D.C. Worth Mentioning: As a squadron commander, Carla transformed her 480-person unit from the most losing in state-wide, professional awards into the one to beat. She developed her writing methodology and taught her troops to write. So successful was her program, she taught thousands of Air Force members for the next 15 years. Her battle cries are twofold: 1) "Powerful writing changes lives" and 2) "Powerful writing is the lifeblood of successful organizations". Book Recommendations Write to Influence!: Personnel Appraisals, Resumes, Awards, Grants, Scholarships, Internships, Reports, Bid Proposals, Web Pages, Marketing, and More by Carla Bass The Heist by Daniel Silva Related Podcast Episodes Influence Redefined with Stacey Hanke. You Have More Influence Than You Think with Vanessa Bohns.

Change is hard. It doesn't usually come naturally. And at the end of the day, when we change we have made a choice. And as leaders, when we are trying to lead change at work, we are asking our team to be "all in" – to make a choice to change. Unfortunately, most change leadership communication is about the change itself. This is important of course, but we're missing three key components when we're communicating about change. Check out the video below to see what you might be missing in your change leadership. In this episode: Subscribe to the Future of Work Newsletter.

Are you successful? Do you know that success can lead to complacency? Complacency can decrease productivity, create mistakes, and impact the bottom line – it costs money. Len Herstein sits down with Kevin to discuss the dangers of complacency and why vigilance enables us to remain successful. Self-awareness is a start. When we become predictable, either personally or in our organizations, it becomes easier for a competitor to take over. We need to be strategically unpredictable and develop habits that minimize overconfidence. Key Points Len Herstein discusses complacency vs. vigilance and how we notice if we are becoming overconfident. He shares the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act). He talks about metrics and unintended consequences. Meet Len Name: Len Herstein His Story: Len is the author of Be Vigilant! Strategies to Stop Complacency, Improve Performance, and Safeguard Success. He is on a mission to empower organizations and individuals to protect the success they've worked so hard to achieve. Len has a 30+ year history in business, marketing, and entrepreneurism–working in brand marketing for Coca-Cola, The Campbell Soup Company, and Nabisco before founding Manage Camp (a business conference producer). Worth Mentioning: In 2015, Len answered a higher calling to public service when he became a Reserve Sheriff's Deputy in Douglas County, Colorado, where he works up to 850 hours a year as a state-certified peace officer on the patrol team – for free. Len quickly realized he was learning valuable lessons through his law enforcement training that applied directly back to his business. The most important lesson, and one of the very first he learned, was the concept that complacency kills, and vigilance saves This episode is brought to you by… The Daily Email, daily inspiration for leaders sent Monday-Friday every week. Kevin writes a short message to inform, inspire, engage, and focus you on becoming the best you and the best leader you can be. Book Recommendations Be Vigilant!: Strategies to Stop Complacency, Improve Performance, and Safeguard Success. Your Business and Relationships Depend on It by Len Herstein I'll Be Back by Shep Hyken Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans by David Meerman Scott and Reiko Scott Related Podcast Episodes Building a Peak Performance Organization with Chris McGoff. From Suck to Success with Todd Palmer. What it Means to be a 100x Leader with Jeremie Kubicek .

Routines are wonderful things. When we have a routine, we no longer have to think about it. We are able to operate automatically, freeing up our brains for other things. Morning routines are especially important as they allow us the opportunity to start the day off successfully and productively. In this video, I am giving you four key idea to think about as you create, re-create or re-adjust your morning routines. 1. Prepare your body 2. Prepare your mind. 3. Prepare your attitude. 4. Prepare your focus. Tweet it out: How you start the day has a huge impact on the success of the day. Are you consistently preparing your body, mind, attitude and focus for success? @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Subscribe to the Future of Work Newsletter.

We've heard of company culture. What about corporate soul? We know most employees quit their jobs not because of compensation, but because they don't feel valued. Ralf Specht joins Kevin to discuss the Soul System™. This is a framework Ralf developed that aligns purpose with strategy and behavior. He shares an example of a company with a soul. Further, companies that operate in this framework are more successful and see higher ROI. Key Points Ralf Specht describes company soul and how this differs from culture. He shares his thoughts on purpose vs. mission. He advises how you can impact culture when you are not a senior leader. Meet Ralf Name: Ralf Specht His Story: Ralf is the author of Building Corporate Soul: Powering Culture & Success with the Soul System™. He was a founding partner of the startup Spark44, a global marketing communications powerhouse. He was the architect of an innovative, industry-first joint-venture with Jaguar Land Rover, which he grew to a global revenue of $100+m and 1,200 employees. Worth Mentioning: He consulted for more than 20 years with global companies and brands such as Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, General Motors, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Puma, and PWC with McCann Erickson. The title of his forthcoming book is Beyond the Startup: Sparking Operational Innovations for Global Growth. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Book Recommendations Building Corporate Soul: Powering Culture & Success with the Soul System™ by Ralf Specht Leading From The Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control by Peter Docker Related Podcast Episodes Building a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord. Connecting Your Company Culture with Your Brand with Denise Lee Yohn. The Power of Corporate Culture with Chris Dyer.

Now, you might already know that I grew up on a farm, and so I have plenty of farm phrases in my vernacular. Some of these phrases wouldn't make any sense to you. But some of those farm phrases are things you've either heard before or maybe even heard here on this blog last week. You can watch that episode right here. So last week we talked about making hay, and today we're talking about gathering eggs, and specifically about not putting all your eggs in one basket. Now, I don't have nearly as much personal experience with eggs as I do with making hay. But think about it for a second. If you've got a basket that you're using to collect eggs and as you're putting them in one cracks. Well then, you have a problem. Even worse, if you drop the bucket, you lose all the eggs. So what's the point for us as leaders? Well, there are several things for us to think about here. And I'm starting the video with one of my favorite thoughts in business: One is a dangerous number. Tweet it out: One can be a dangerous number. Look for multiple options, multiple solutions, and multiple paths to your success. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Learn more about, listen and subscribe to the Remarkable Leadership podcast here. Learn more about Kevin's daily email newsletter and sign up here.

Leadership isn't rainbows and unicorns; it's about results. Martin Moore believes there is a disconnect between the process and function of leadership today. He joins Kevin to share his No Bullsh!t framework and why leaders need to move past being liked and commit to developing the habits and disciplines that improve their leadership capability. Key Points Martin Moore shares his 7 imperatives from the No Bullsh!t Leadership framework (Value, Conflict, Resilience, Working at level, Ambiguity, Accountability, and Decision-making). He discusses what it means to work at level and how to get accountability. He gives advice for building resilience. Meet Martin Name: Martin G. Moore His Story: Martin is the author of No Bullsh!t Leadership and co-founder with his daughter, Emma Green, of Your CEO Mentor, a company whose purpose is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. He is also the host of the No Bullsh!t Leadership podcast. Worth Mentioning: Martin is the former CEO of CS Energy. He also developed Leadership Beyond the Theory, a global training program geared toward sharing his insights and wisdom with the world's top executives. This episode is brought to you by… Future of Work Newsletter, a free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you, your team and your organization be more successful in the ever-changing remote work environment. Book Recommendations No Bullsh!t Leadership by Martin G. Moore Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies by McKinsey & Company Inc., Tim Koller, Marc Goedhart, David Wessels The Halo Effect: . . . and the Eight Other Business Delusions That Deceive Managers by Phil Rosenzweig What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets by Michael J. Sandel Related Podcast Episodes Leading By Learning From the Tech Titans with Alex Kantrowitz. From Suck to Success with Todd Palmer. Insights into the Science of Leadership at Amazon with Bill Carr.

I grew up on a farm, and so I have plenty of agricultural phrases in my vernacular, but actually all of us have some of those phrases. For example: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Yep, that's a farm phrase. And hint, I'm going to talk about it next week. But for now we're talking about this phrase: Make hay when the sun is shining. Now, you may have never made hay. You may not know what that means but you've probably heard the phrase. Here's the backstory. Hay is made from growing crop (grass, alfalfa and clover most frequently), and it is cut when it's very green and very moist, a growing plant. However it must be dry before it can be bailed up to be used and stored. So you can cut hay when it's raining, but you can't make hay and bale it when it's raining. The sun's got to be shining. The crops need to be dry. There's a limited time window. Make hay when the sun is shining. So here's the point for us as leaders. Tweet it out: To make hay when the sun shines means to do the work you need to do, when you need to do it. And you don't have to be a farmer to understand that. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Learn more about, listen and subscribe to the Remarkable Leadership podcast here. Learn more about Kevin's daily email newsletter and sign up here.

Culture seems to be the latest buzzword, yet the employee experience is important. Let's face it, employees have a choice of where they want to work. Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt sit down with Kevin to talk about culture and that it doesn't have to suck. You have a role to play and when you equally value respect and results, profits go up. Key Points Chris and Mark define good and why it is more important now than ever before. They share their thoughts around "servant purpose". They discuss how you can create or adjust the culture if you aren't senior leadership. They talk about how remote work impacts culture. Meet Chris and Mark Names: S. Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt Their Story: Chris and Mark are the authors of Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck. Chris is also a speaker, executive consultant, and founder of The Purposeful Culture Group. Mark is also a speaker, executive coach, and President of WorqIQ. Worth Mentioning: Chris is one of Inc. Magazine's 100 Top Leadership Speakers and was a featured presenter at South by Southwest. Mark is also CEO and Founder of YouTern. This career-focused community enables college students, recent graduates, and young professionals to find their first or next internship or job with the right organizational culture for them. This episode is brought to you by… Future of Work Newsletter, a free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you, your team and your organization be more successful in the ever-changing remote work environment. Book Recommendations Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck by S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World by Dorie Clark Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact by Liz Wiseman Related Podcast Episodes Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw. Creating Courageous Cultures with Karin Hurt and David Dye. Solving the Culture Puzzle with Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry.

The great resignation has been all over the press and all in the media. Everyone's talking about it and many people are participating in it. I recently recorded a video with personal lessons from the great resignation. You can watch that here. But today we are talking specifically about what the great resignation means for leaders. There are major challenges for every leader and there are also some great lessons. We'll explore those in the video below. Tweet it out: The Great Resignation holds lessons for leaders if we look for them. The biggest one is that people are thinking about work differently than ever before. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Learn more about and subscribe to our weekly email, the Future of Work Newsletter.

No two leadership journeys are the same. And, regardless of where we are, there is always an opportunity to learn. Scott Jeffrey Miller joins Kevin to discuss insights and lessons learned from hosting On Leadership with Scott Miller. The common thread he found from each of the 30 mentors he highlights in his book, Master Mentors, is they are clear in what they want to accomplish. They approach life with an abundance mindset and listen more than they talk. Key Points Scott Jeffrey Miller highlights lessons and stories he learned from hosting his podcast. He discusses the power of gratitude and living your life through the lens of "I get to." He shares advice on how to find a mentor. Meet Scott Name: Scott Jeffrey Miller His Story: Scott Jeffrey Miller is the author of numerous books, including his latest book, Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds. Miller hosts the FranklinCovey-sponsored On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world's largest and fastest-growing weekly leadership podcast. Worth Mentioning: In addition to supporting FranklinCovey's global thought leadership efforts, Miller has developed the ignite your genius™ coaching series to help leaders take their careers from accidental to deliberate. He also hosts FranklinCovey's Bookclub.com series with world-renowned authors. Miller began his professional career in 1992 with the Disney Development Company (the real estate development division of Walt Disney Company) as a founding member of the development team that designed the town of Celebration, Florida. Miller and his wife live in Salt Lake City, Utah, with their three sons. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Book Recommendations Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds by Scott Jeffrey Miller Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart by Joe Navarro The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Going There by Katie Couric Related Podcast Episodes Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller. Read to Lead with Jeff Brown. Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman.

Organizational culture has been an important topic for a number of years, but right now, as I'm recording this video at the beginning of 2022, culture has never been a bigger focus. Organizations around the globe are trying to figure out what the future of their workplace will look like. And rightfully so, they're concerned about their culture. And many leaders are trying to figure out how they can get the culture they used to have back. Now let me just say, trying to get back to the culture you used to have pre-pandemic will not be possible. The world has changed significantly as have we and our people. Whether we like it or not, culture is always changing. It's never static. So as you think about your organizational culture and what that will look like for you, I'd like to share three cultures that you should consider in this process. Tweet it out: To create the culture you want, you must consider the culture of your past and present as the starting point. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Learn more about, listen and subscribe to the Remarkable Leadership podcast here.

As a leader, you want to get the most out of your team. You want to have a positive impact on your team. You don't want to be just an OK leader; you want to be a great leader. Dr. Adam Bandelli joins Kevin to discuss the leadership competencies he believes will enhance your influence and effectiveness as a leader. For example, compassion is your ability to communicate and build relationships. Regardless of where you are in your journey, these skills will change the way you lead, for the better. Key Points Dr. Bandelli shares with Kevin how he developed the 10 competencies as well as advice on how to use the model. He shares the competencies. He discusses how you can build endurance. He explains how you can create a vision, even if you are not the CEO. Meet Adam Name: Dr. Adam Bandelli His Story: Adam C. Bandelli, Ph.D. is the author of What Every Leader Needs: The Ten Universal and Indisputable Competencies of Leadership Effectiveness. He is the Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, a boutique consulting firm focusing on leadership advisory services and organizational effectiveness. Worth Mentioning: Before founding Bandelli & Associates, Adam was a Partner at Korn Ferry, where he led the Private Equity assessment practice for North America. Earlier in his career, he was a Partner at RHR International, where he served as one of the firm's leaders on Board and CEO Succession, High Potential Development, Senior Team Effectiveness, and Executive Assessments. This episode is brought to you by… The Daily Email, daily inspiration for leaders sent Monday-Friday every week. Kevin writes a short message to inform, inspire, engage, and focus you on becoming the best you and the best leader you can be. Book Recommendations What Every Leader Needs: The Ten Universal and Indisputable Competencies of Leadership Effectiveness by Dr. Adam C. Bandelli Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz Related Podcast Episodes The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik. Scaling Leadership with Robert J. Anderson. Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins.

If you've ever been driving in the United States on an interstate, every so often, you'll see a sign that has a number on it, a mile marker. You're probably familiar with those. They didn't originate in the U.S. and in modern times, but rather during Roman times. Marking progress on the journey with milestones makes sense, right? Well, today we use milestones much more often in things like project management to help us plan out our projects and see how we're doing against plan. That's how we typically think about milestones, but I think that there are really five ways that we can look at milestones and five ways that milestones can help us. Milestones are a planning tool. Milestones are goals. Milestones drive momentum. Milestones create perspective. Milestones are a chance to celebrate. In this episode, we'll dive deeper into these five ways that milestones can help you be a better leader and a better human. Tweet it out: Milestones are more than a planning tool. Use the crossing of milestones as a way to create perspective, drive momentum and provide a chance to celebrate. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Learn more about Kevin's Daily Email and subscribe here.