The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Episodes
Asking to Understand - Thoughts from Kevin
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking about why you should ask to understand. **** Want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others wh...
The Art of Fairness with David Bodanis
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Asking for Help - Thoughts from Kevin
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking about asking for help.
Grow Your People to Grow Your Company with Whitney Johnson
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Le...
Conflict isn't Bad, Until it is - Thoughts from Kevin
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More with Nataly Kogan
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Five L's of Empathy - Thoughts from Kevin
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tim...
Unleashing Transformation with Rick Simmons
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Three Questions to Improve Your Focus - Thoughts from Kevin
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm sharing three questions to improve your focus. **** Get short, inspiring messages to your inbox with my Daily Email. Sign up: https://kevine...
Making Room for Conversation - Thoughts from Kevin
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Practical Guide for Building Engagement with Brian Hartzer
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Create Milestones - Thoughts from Kevin
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about creating milestones.
The Source of Wisdom - Thoughts from Kevin
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, b...
Creating Deep Purpose with Ranjay Gulati
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Your Viewpoint Determines Your Outlook - Thoughts from Kevin
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ey...
Think Goal First - Thoughts from Kevin
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Competing in the New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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....
How to Stop Managing Conflict in the Workplace - Thoughts from Kevin
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What is Your Calendar Telling You? - Thoughts from Kevin
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 mu...
Building Your Brand with Mike Kim
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The Leader's Role in Conflict - Thoughts from Kevin
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
What We Can Learn About Giving Better Instructions from Monopoly - Thoughts from Kevin
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mon...
Write to Influence with Carla Bass
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is important and persuasive writing is a skill anyone can possess. Colonel Carla Bass joins Kevin to discuss what good writing does. Goo...
Reframing Change - Thoughts from Kevin
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Stop Complacency and Improve Performance with Len Herstein
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you successful? Do you know that success can lead to complacency? Complacency can decrease productivity, create mistakes, and impact the bottom li...
Four Keys to Successful Morning Routines - Thoughts from Kevin
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 brain...
Building Corporate Soul with Ralf Specht
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket - Thoughts from Kevin
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
No Bullsh!t Leadership with Martin Moore
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership isn't rainbows and unicorns; it's about results. Martin Moore believes there is a disconnect between the process and function of leadership...
Making Hay and Making Progress - Thoughts from Kevin
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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: D...
How Leaders Can Create a Company Culture That Doesn't Suck with S. Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Leadership Lessons from the Great Resignation - Thoughts from Kevin
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 recentl...
Learning from the Best with Scott Miller
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
three cultures you must consider
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Every Leader Needs with Dr. Adam Bandelli
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
How to Look at Milestones - Thoughts from Kevin
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
Helping Your Colleagues and Employees Up Their Game with Howie Jacobson
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about changing people? Maybe, the way they hand in reports. Maybe, it's the way they show up for a meeting. Now the question becomes,...
Helping Your Colleagues and Employees Up Their Game with Howie Jacobson
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about changing people? Maybe, the way they hand in reports. Maybe, it's the way they show up for a meeting. Now the question becomes,...
Why You Should Set Goals Collaboratively - Thoughts from Kevin
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have plenty of goals that we set in our lives – health, financial, personal. And today we're talking about team goals or organizational g...
Being an Impact Player with Liz Wiseman
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know who they are. The teammates we turn to in critical minutes. They are clutch and they make an impact. You also know that being impactful doesn...
A Personal Look at the Great Resignation - Thoughts from Kevin
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The great resignation." It's a hot topic right now and it's mostly been discussed as as a macroeconomic concept. What is it doing to organizations? W...
The Frontline CEO with Eric Strafel
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The frontline is where the work happens. When you get the work done correctly and on time (if not faster), your organization is successful. If there a...
The Case for Mental Fitness - Thoughts from Kevin
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How we think about mental health and mental illness has changed a lot in my lifetime societally. More and more awareness of mental illness is emerging...
How to Thrive in Uncertain Times with Larry Robertson
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in uncertain times. This is true and we could probably say this of any time we have lived in. The difference is we are more connected no...
A Lesson from Atticus Finch - Thoughts from Kevin
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Atticus Finch, Atticus Finch, you might immediately know who I mean and you might be thinking, I should know that name, shouldn't I? Well, Atticus Fin...
Making Change Work with Brendon Baker
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about organizational change, we think about long meetings, lots of slides, and confusion on the goals. Further, we often default to how l...
Making Change Work with Brendon Baker
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about organizational change, we think about long meetings, lots of slides, and confusion on the goals. Further, we often default to how l...
The Longest Four-Letter Word - Thoughts from Kevin
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last and fourth in a series of episodes about four-letter words. But don't worry – this and all the other episodes carry a G rating. You...
Creative Acts for Curious People with Sarah Stein Greenberg
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the problems we face today are messy, complex, and have no correct answer. Further, we have no precedence of how to solve them. Kevin chats wi...
Creative Acts for Curious People with Sarah Stein Greenberg
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the problems we face today are messy, complex, and have no correct answer. Further, we have no precedence of how to solve them. Kevin chats wi...
A Four-Letter Word to Be Careful With - Thoughts from Kevin
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're talking about a four letter word, a four letter word to be careful with. And that word is lazy. Lazy is a word of judgment. It'...
Find Your Happy at Work with Beverly Jones
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are social beings and our relationships with others are critical to our happiness. That is just one of the ways that Beverly Jones shares on how we...
Find Your Happy at Work with Beverly Jones
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are social beings and our relationships with others are critical to our happiness. That is just one of the ways that Beverly Jones shares on how we...
The Hardest Four-Letter Word - Thoughts from Kevin
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second in a series of videos on four-letter words. This might shock my Grandmother – that is until she watched them to see what these wo...
Flux: How to Thrive in Times of change with April Rinne
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you don't know what to do? If the past has taught us anything, it is the future is unstable. Further, we like the change we opt in...
The Most Dangerous Four-Letter Word - Thoughts from Kevin
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bet you weren't expecting a video title like that on this podcast?! Well, don't worry. The episode and the entire topic is totally SFW (safe for wor...
What it Means to be a 100x Leader with Jeremie Kubicek
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want compliance, or do you want engagement? Jeremie Kubicek joins Kevin to discuss how we need more leaders worth following. There is a balance...
Making Feedback a Gift - Thoughts from Kevin
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am challenging your thinking on how you give and receive feedback. And I'm starting by asking you: How do you see feedback? Do you see feedbac...
Rethinking Competitive Advantage with Ram Charan
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are firmly planted in the digital age. As such, the rules of competition are vastly different from just 20 years ago. Ram Charan joins Kevin to tal...
Why the Best Leaders are Grateful - Thoughts from Kevin
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of easy reasons that everyone should practice more gratitude, but that is a different episode. In the episode below, I am talking abou...
Read to Lead with Jeff Brown
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe Dr. Seuss said it best, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Jeff Brown ...
Are You a Victim or a Victor? - Thoughts from Kevin
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a victim or a victor? Perhaps we need to start out by defining these terms first. A victim (for the purposes of this episode) is when someone ...
Kevin's Lessons from the Top Episodes of 2021
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin shares the top downloaded episodes of 2021. As he recounts each episode, he shares his lessons learned from the conversation. Podcasts Mentioned...
Are You a Helicopter Boss? - Thoughts from Kevin
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard of helicopter parents, right? These well-intentioned parents tend to hover over their children (like a helicopter) and typically take too...
Building Workplaces Fit for Humans with David Brendel and Ryan Stelzer
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, many organizations have the mindset that their people are just numbers, data points for financial game. And in the short term, that may...
What Culture Really Is - Thoughts from Kevin
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Culture is a much-used word, at work and in our personal lives. And it's usually over-complicated. In this episode, I'm sharing a story from my family...
A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think about how much you could get done if you were unburdened from busy work? Juliet Funt joins Kevin to talk about the difference between act...
Why "Hybrid" is the Right Word Right Now - Thoughts from Kevin
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Several years ago, we started using the words "hybrid teams" to describe a team where there are some people working in a physical office and there are...
The Burnout Epidemic with Jennifer Moss
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is a real problem across the globe. In fact, the World Health Organization identified burnout as a workplace phenomenon in 2019. Jennifer Moss...
Lessons from Intermittent Fasting - Thoughts from Kevin
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let that title scare you. I am not turning this into a health series and I am not selling any supplements. A few of months ago, I decided I want...
You Have More Influence Than You Think with Vanessa Bohns
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a leader, we want to have a positive and important effect on our team. Through her research, Vanessa Bohns has found we often feel ineffective, o...
The Power of Persistence - Thoughts from Kevin
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Persistence is good and virtuous. But it's also hard. And telling someone to be persistent seldom goes all that well. We may know it, but don't want t...
Thursday is the New Friday with Joe Sanok
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many hours do you work each week? How do you feel Friday afternoon? Who decided the norm was a 40-hour work week? Joe Sanok joins Kevin to discuss...
What to Do When You Reach a Goal? - Thoughts from Kevin
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a goal setter (which improves the chances of getting where you want to go), you will achieve them – maybe not all, but many of them. And ...
Getting Unstuck with Craig Lemasters
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there – stuck. This can be personally or maybe our teams are stuck. When we are stuck, we fail to develop and grow. Craig Lemasters j...
What Do You Need to Weed? - Thoughts from Kevin
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While I'm talking about weeds in the video below, I promise you that this is not a gardening episode. In the episode, we'll talk about the "weeds" in ...
From Bad to Badass Leader with Michelle Reines
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is hard and sometimes there is an illusion of success. The numbers look good on paper, and we don't consider the human capital. Michelle Re...
The Danger of Experience - Thoughts from Kevin
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Experience might not be something that you usually associate with "danger". But in this Remarkable TV episode, I'm telling a story about my car and it...
Standing Out for the Positive with Lonnie Mayne
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How we show up, both professionally and personally, makes a difference. Lonnie Mayne joins Kevin to talk about Red Shoes Living, a framework for engag...
Five Keys to Greater Confidence - Thoughts from Kevin
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Think about a time when you were really confident – when you did something and before you did it, you were confident about how well it was going to ...
Leading at a Distance with Jim Citrin and Darleen DeRosa
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn't planned, and over the past 18 months, many of us became remote leaders and workers. Darleen DeRosa and Jim Citrin are the authors of Le...
How Can You Achieve Greater Influence? - Thoughts from Kevin
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I get asked this question a lot: How can I be more influential? And often times when I am asked this, it isn't phrased exactly like that. It might sou...
Creating Dream Teams with Mike Zani
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you are on a good team. In fact, you feel energized and productive when you work with that team. The question becomes, can we get engage...
The Lost Art of Connecting with Susan McPherson
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Susan McPherson is a "serial connector" and suggests we need to get back to humanity. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, A...
Beyond Collaboration Overload with Rob Cross
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is more better? Maybe, if we are talking about ice cream. What about if we are talking about collaboration? Rob Cross would argue that we can become...
The BIG Things Successful People Do with Dr. Roger Hall
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We find purpose in life through our work. We spend half of our waking life at work. Wouldn't it be great to find purpose and meaning while getting stu...
How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere with Raúl Sánchez and Dan Bullock
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While enjoying a late-night snack, Raúl Sánchez and Dan Bullock came to the realization everyone sees the same pattern in the stars. Other place...
It's OK to Disagree - Thoughts from Kevin
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual LeaderCon 2020 gave The Kevin Eikenberry Group the opportunity to bring together 30 of the world's top leadership experts to talk about the mo...
Driven Not Drained with Christopher Coultas
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is important to understand what drives you to get out of bed in the morning. It is just as important to understand the motivation of your team. Ch...
Clear is Kind - Thoughts from Kevin
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual LeaderCon 2020 gave The Kevin Eikenberry Group the opportunity to bring together 30 of the world's top leadership experts to talk about the mo...
Solving the Culture Puzzle with Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the culture of your organization? It's a fair question and can be puzzling. We attribute an unengaged workforce or misalignment of values to t...
As Leaders, We Are Leading by Example - Thoughts from Kevin
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual LeaderCon 2020 gave The Kevin Eikenberry Group the opportunity to bring together 30 of the world's top leadership experts to talk about the mo...
Beating Burnout at Work with Paula Davis
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you exhausted? Maybe you are feeling a bit cynical? These can be signs of burnout. Paula Davis defines burnout as the manifestation over time of c...
What To Do While You Wait - Thoughts from Kevin
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm willing to bet that every day, we spend some amount of time waiting. Waiting on hold. Waiting on our food order. Waiting for our kids to get off t...
The 4 Disciplines of Execution with Jim Huling
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you executing or are you busy? Jim Huling suggests we all struggle with execution, both personally and professionally. Jim is the global managing ...
[Bonus] The Next Rules of Work with Gary Bolles
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be better prepared to succeed in a changing world of work? Want the mindsets, skillsets, habitsets, and toolsets for your team and yourself? O...
Putting Happiness to Work with Eric Karpinski
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want an engaged team? Do you want a happy team? It's safe to say, if your organization/team is engaged, there is greater productivity, profitab...
[Bonus] Answering Questions/Concerns About the Future of Work with Wayne Turmel
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join our conversation where we will talk about the concerns we are hearing, sharing some solutions and answering your questions about hybrid work, rem...
Do You Have Friends at Work? - Thoughts from Kevin
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding Anxiety at Work with Chester Elton
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Help. One syllable, four letters, and hard to ask. Chester Elton suggests asking for help doesn't mean you have given up. It's just the opposite. Ches...