The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Episodes
What Do You Celebrate? - Thoughts from Kevin
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People are celebrating something every day – birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, graduations and more. But have you ever stopped to think about WHY ...
Talk Shifts – Ways to Transform Leadership with Krister Ungerböck
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do your words convey both your message and your meaning? Whether we are leading an organization, a team, or part of a household, this is important. Fo...
Do a Process Check
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the day that we release this video, it's just about the middle of the year. But whether you're watching this video in June or you're watching it in...
Pivot to Win with Jordan Babineaux
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot may have been the 2020 word of the year. For Jordan Babineaux, though, it is about changing directions and looking for new opportunities. Jordan...
Wellbeing at Work with Jim Harter
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wellbeing. It's important for you personally, and with only 20% of the workforce engaged, it is important for your team. Jim Harter is Ph.D. is Chief ...
New Normal or Next Normal? - Thoughts from Kevin
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since the world changed last spring, there's been a lot of talk about the "new normal". And while I understand why we are phrasing it this way, in the...
The Power of Trust with Sandra Sucher
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is a relationship, and we know how to do relationships. So, why does earning and keeping trust seem like a mystery? Sandra Sucher is a trust res...
Big Little Breakthroughs with Josh Linkner
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation. Is it creativity? Is it disruption? Is it personal or organizational? It can be all of that and more. Josh Linkner joins Kevin to discuss ...
Simplifying Accountability - Thoughts from Kevin
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Accountability is one of those words that everyone has thoughts and feelings about. I've been known to call it the longest 4 letter word in the dictio...
The "Scoop" on Learning to Learn with DC Glenn
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is no overnight success. However, there is hustle. DC Glenn is a platinum-selling rapper, actor, voice-over professional and featured in Geico'...
A Leadership Development Revolution with Jennifer Mackin
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the ROI of leadership development in your organization? Organizations invest a good deal of both time and money in training, yet we find the r...
Little Hinges Swing Big Doors - Thoughts from Kevin
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of my mentors has said repeatedly to me: Little hinges swing big doors. Stated a little differently, he was telling me that little things matter ...
The Experimental Leader with Melanie Parish
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We recognize that growth requires moving away from the status quo. Yet, how do you know what to change? Melanie Parish suggests it's OK to experiment ...
Leading with Authenticity with Sabrina Horn
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fake it until you make it. This may work to help you overcome some insecurities, public speaking, for example. However, if you fake it too long, wheth...
Do Your Traditions Feed You? - Thoughts from Kevin
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I think of the word tradition, I instantly think of the song "Tradition" in one of my favorite plays The Fiddler on the Roof. And while when we ...
Leading in a World of Explosive Change with Henry De Sio, Jr.
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Change. I'm sure you have heard that the world is changing faster today. Henry De Sio would tell you it's not just fast; it's explosive. Everyone is i...
Are You Willing to Ask? - Thoughts from Kevin
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Awhile back, I wrote a post on LinkedIn and had a blinding flash of the obvious. I asked a question at the end of the post and the post got more engag...
Lead, Don't Manage with Mark Williams
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leading and managing. Mark Williams will tell you both are important parts of your job. However, people are promoted because they do their job well, y...
What Does it Mean to Lead Change? - Thoughts from Kevin
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you manage change? Or do you lead change? And maybe even more important: do you know the difference between the two? There is a very important ...
Becoming the Leader Your Team is Waiting For with Jonathan Raymond
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your leadership change the organization? For the better? This is the question Jonathan Raymond asked himself and had an aha moment. Jonathan is t...
Opportunities Have Expiration Dates - Thoughts from Kevin
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Opportunities have expiration dates. I saw this quote recently, and I wish I could remember who/where to attribute this quote to because I instantly l...
How Being Yourself Makes You a Better Leader with Minter Dial
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Good leaders take away the "me" factor. Yet, before you successfully lead, you need to know who you are. Minter Dial suggests we take the time (and it...
How Do You Feel About Progress? - Thoughts from Kevin
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I love words – reading them, writing them, saying them… And today I want to talk about two words – progress and change – and more specifically...
Being Present and Staying Grounded with Scott O'Neil
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you present? Are you learning from your journey, especially when you stumble? Scott O'Neil recognizes we all struggle and need gentle reminders to...
Why Are You Delegating? - Thoughts from Kevin
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every leadership course talks about delegation. And if it doesn't, it comes up in the conversation. How do I know this? Because I've taught hundreds a...
The Leader Within Us with Warren Rustand
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Change doesn't happen in a day. So, how do you influence positive change? How do you influence your personal and professional life? You get to choose....
What Do You Wear to Work? - Thoughts from Kevin
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As long as I've been in the workplace, there's always been a conversation about the dress code. In fact, when I first started working for Chevron, I w...
Trusting Yourself with Melody Wilding
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to understand who you are before getting to the why. Some of us are more logical and task oriented. Others of us focus on our emotions,...
Lessons Learned at an Auction - Thoughts from Kevin
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I. Love. Auctions. And I love pretty much any type of auction. But my favorite is hands-down an antique tractor auction. (Yep, they exist.) And while ...
The Unconventional Path to Breakthrough Ideas with Cyril Bouquet
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do new ideas come about? Cyril Bouquet is the co-author of ALIEN THINKING: The Unconventional Path to Breakthrough Ideas. Although new, innovative...
When Are You at Your Best? - Thoughts from Kevin
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might know that I grew up on a farm. And on a farm, you work late into the evening when needed. You see, my Dad was a night person. So it was not ...
Insights into the science of Leadership at Amazon with Bill Carr
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes Amazon different? What are the secrets to their success? Bill Carr would say they aren't really secrets, but it does take innovative manage...
A New Benchmark for Success - Thoughts from Kevin
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Benchmarks are great. They help give us a way to measure our progress and/or success as compared to others and they also give us something for which t...
Get a Vision and Live It with Larry Olsen
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to? or Do you want to? We all have a choice. Larry Olsen is the author of Get a Vision and Live It. He joins Kevin to discuss how people ...
Saying No with Love - Thoughts from Kevin
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything. You've gotta keep cont...
Connecting with Others Through Listening with Ximena Vengoechea
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ernest Hemingway said, "When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." Ximena Vengoechea thinks Ernest may be on to something. She is...
Five Coaching Questions - Thoughts from Kevin
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This title might have you wondering why as the coach, you are asking questions versus providing answers. And the reason is, I believe that the best co...
Helping Leaders Change the World for the Better with Bill Novelli
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership and change go hand in hand. However, we need to make sure it's a positive change. Not only is today's workforce demanding it, but organizat...
Don't Forget Your Phone - Thoughts from Kevin
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I was growing up, most households only had one phone and it was usually in the kitchen. And teens spent alllll the time on that phone. Today's te...
Building Exceptional Relationships with David Bradford and Carole Robin
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships. They are critical for our mental health and they are how organizations succeed. Yet, many of us struggle to build solid connections. Da...
A Message for You in Tough Times - Thoughts from Kevin
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I recently received an email from the Principal of the High School that I attended, asking if I would help with a project. As the students are getting...
Understanding Collaboration with Carlos Valdes-Dapena
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Defining your team's purpose is not only important; it is pragmatic. Once you have the purpose, it is easier to decide when to collaborate and when in...
Transaction or Interaction - Thoughts from Kevin
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a fast-paced (and often remote working) world, we seem to run our days on "transactions" – short-term, project-driven tasks. And while transactio...
From Suck to Success with Todd Palmer
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ask for the help you need? As a leader, we are often self-reliant. The success of our teams and organizations rests on our shoulders, we better...
Is it Good or Bad? - Thoughts from Kevin
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm telling an old story about a farmer and his stallion. And while I like stories just as much as anyone, this is more than just a s...
The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often, we see grit as something hard-nosed. However, Darrin Gray believes our grit should be fueled by joy. Darrin serves as Chief Marketing Officer a...
Self Care isn't Selfish - Thoughts from Kevin
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the world today, people are running hard and fast, many so focused on taking care of others – be that their children, spouse, clients, teammates,...
Mastering Your Thoughts and Emotions with Todd Stottlemyre
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are gifted the power to change the way we think and feel anytime. We just need to want to do it. Todd Stottlemyre is a two-time World Series baseba...
Mastering Your Thoughts and Emotions with Todd Stottlemyre
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are gifted the power to change the way we think and feel anytime. We just need to want to do it. Todd Stottlemyre is a two-time World Series baseba...
Preparing for the Future of Flexible Work - Thoughts from Kevin
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As of today, I cannot predict the future of work – for you or for your business. But I do know one thing. Whatever that future holds, work is going ...
Work Disrupted with Jeff Schwartz
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There have been many discussions about the future of work. Will robots be able to do everything? For most of us, 2020 accelerated that future and crea...
The Case for Continual Practice - Thoughts from Kevin
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In January 2014, I recorded the very first episode of Remarkable TV. And the episode below is our 365th episode – we haven't missed a week since we ...
Creating a Culture of Reinvention – Lessons from Netflix with Erin Meyer
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of the 20 million to download the Netflix Culture deck? Whether you did or just looked it up now, you will recognize that Netflix operate...
A Key to Unlock Remote Teammate Success - Thoughts from Kevin
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In January, our newest book came out – The Long-Distance Teammate. When we were researching and writing this book, there was one key word that conti...
Growing People and Companies Through Change with Stacy Henry
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Change is the only constant in life (Heraclitus). If you don't see, are you paying attention? And if you aren't changing, well, that is something diff...
Only the Lonely - Thoughts from Kevin
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about The Epidemic of Loneliness and what we can do about it. Before the pandemic, there was already an epidemic of lonel...
Doing Work That Counts with Richard Lee
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you are putting in the effort yet fall short of expectations? Does your team ever feel that way? So, what can you do? Richard Le...
Thank Your Teammates - Thoughts from Kevin
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Good things happen when we are thankful. We feel better. We are less stressed. We are healthier. These are just a few benefits but it's obvious that b...
Innovating Before You Die - The Phoenix Encounter Method with Sameer Hasija
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do existing organizations with resources find themselves irrelevant (or no longer in existence), whether through new technology, changes in demogr...
A New Meeting Metric - Thoughts from Kevin
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've likely heard this saying: What gets measured gets done. While it's an oversimplification, there is a lot of truth in this saying. And interesti...
The Coaching Effect with Bill Eckstrom
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing elevates performance more than a great coach. And the performance of your team reflects the coach. Bill Eckstrom is the co-author of The Coac...
The Most Important Remote Work Question - Thoughts from Kevin
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The questions we ask determine the answers we find – and therefore the decisions we make. And in this episode, I am asking you the most important re...
Transformational Influence with Walt Rakowich
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the journey, or is it the destination? The role of a leader is getting to the destination (sales, profits, product development). Walt Rakowich b...
How You Start and End Your Day - Thoughts from Kevin
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of my all-time favorite Musicals is Fiddler on the Roof, and one of the famous songs from it is Sunrise, Sunset. Here are part of the lyrics: Su...
What it Means to be a Long-Distance Leader with Wayne Turmel
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remote work isn't new. Technology has allowed organizations to have offices not only on different coasts but in different countries. We have started t...
Can We or Should We? - Thoughts from Kevin
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can we? Should we? Both questions are important and the difference between the two is just one small word. But that small word makes a significant dif...
Love Your Imposter with Rita Clifton
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like a fraud? Are you waiting for your team to question why you are leading them? If it makes you feel better, you aren't alone. In fact, ...
What Are You Spreading? - Thoughts from Kevin
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I grew up on a farm, so we spread a lot of things. But today we are talking about what we are spreading as leaders. Because our words, our attitudes a...
Kevin's Lessons from the Top Episodes of 2020
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin shares the top downloaded episodes of 2020. As he recounts each episode, he shares his lessons learned from the conversation. This episode is br...
Learn Something Today - Remarkable TV
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be life-long or continual learners, but just saying that isn't enough. The only sustainable way to accomplish this is to be learning ev...
Lessons From Bold Leaders That Changed History with Jan-Benedict Steenkamp
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We can use the past to think about leading today and the future. The means may be different (hello social media), yet the principles are similar. Jan-...
Take a Chill Pill - Remarkable TV
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you deliberating about a tough decision? Are you struggling with a relationship? Are you worried about the future? In today's episode, I am sugges...
Reinventing the Way You Work with Jonas Altman
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been asked before and here we are again. Are you happy in your work? Jonas Altman is on a mission to make the work of work more human and he woul...
Reverse-Gossip - Thoughts from Kevin
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gossip is definitely not something we love or that we hope to have at any workplace. In fact, if we could REVERSE gossip, that would solve many confli...
Making Creativity an Everyday Habit with Scott Anthony
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation and creativity never go out of style. However, sometimes we find ourselves in institutionalized inertia. Our creative side is stifled becau...
Mute Yourself, Not Your Team - Thoughts from Kevin
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been in virtual meetings where a participant (maybe it's you?) mutes themselves at the start and remains muted for the entirety of the meeti...
The Future of Collaborative Leadership with Dr. Edward Marshall
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the 21st Century – The Digital Age. We know that by 2025 Millennials and GenZers will be 75% of the global workforce. However, many organi...
Do You Feel Like an Impostor? - Thoughts from Kevin
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I f you are watching or listening to me now, you have achieved some level of success. And if you are leading others, it is logical and obvious that yo...
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with John Bowe
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We speak 16,000-20,000 words a day, yet 74% of us have anxiety about speaking in front of people. As a leader, you've probably shared information with...
Gratitude - Now More Than Ever - Thoughts from Kevin
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I won't go into the brain science, but it is a fact of neurology that the brain cannot be in a state of appreciation and a state of fear at the same t...
How to Navigate the Future with Margaret Heffernan
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a crystal ball to show you the future? I'm going to guess the answer is no. Yet, according to Margaret Heffernan, we think the future is h...
How a Coffee Cup Can Improve Your Meetings - Thoughts from Kevin
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No engagement. No participation. Can't get people to speak up. These are just a few of the many issues that we have with virtual meetings. And in this...
The Hot Sauce Principle with Brandon Smith
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Urgent – – read, listen, or do NOW! Can you relate? Kevin chats with Brandon Smith, author of the Hot Sauce Principle: How to Live and Lead in a W...
Progress or Perfection? - Thoughts from Kevin
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am asking you a question: Are you seeking progress or perfection? I am asking you this both personally and as a coach. And in this episode, I ...
The Innovation Delusion with Lee Vinsel and Andy Russell
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you set aside the time and energy for innovation? Do you set aside the same time and energy for maintaining? Kevin sits down with Lee Vinsel and An...
The Scary Thing About Leadership - Thoughts from Kevin
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a fact: Kids LOVE Halloween. Why? Because of the rewards, of course. The candy! And while they are thinking about the sweet treats, they are al...
The Business of Friendship with Shasta Nelson
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you have friends at work? Should you have friends at work? Shasta Nelson is a friendship expert and author. Her most recent book is The Business ...
Keep or Toss? - Thoughts from Kevin
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A man in his 90's recently surveyed his garage which was filled with the remnants from an old business, activities and hobbies and memories. LOTS of m...
Rethinking Success with Douglas Holladay
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define success? Is it the toys you own? Is it the relationships you have? Doug Holladay believes success is finding joy, meaning, and satis...
Engagement is a Choice - Thoughts from Kevin
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Engagement is a popular topic and something that most organizations are constantly striving for. And it's a worthy goal but the problem is that most o...
When More is Not Better with Roger L. Martin
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we need to think differently. Kevin sits down with Roger L. Martin, author of When More is Not Better – Overcoming America's Obsession wi...
Power of Empathy - Thoughts from Kevin
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am talking about the power of empathy. But in order to understand the power, we need to know the definition. EMPATHY: The action o...
Game Changers with Rishon Blumberg
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talent. Your team, your bosses, and you. Today Kevin sits down with Rishon Blumberg, co-author of GAME CHANGER: How to Be 10x in the Tale...
Leadership and Your Grill - Thoughts from Kevin
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've watched many of our previous episodes, you know that I often ask our viewers to challenge me to find leadership lessons in bizarre and rando...
Intentional Integrity with Rob Chesnut
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have the potential; the potential to be remarkable or to use our powers for evil. Research shows that we are influenced by those around us. So,...
Will or Skill? - Thoughts from Kevin
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I meet with a lot of leaders who are frustrated with people on their team who are not doing something at all or who aren't doing something in a certai...
Conscious Leadership with Carter Phipps
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about your journey, your journey of growth and development. When you find your passion and purpose, you will bring other people to the table ...
My Problem with Masks (It's Not What You Think) - Thoughts from Kevin
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of today's episode would have been nearly unthinkable six months ago…and yet, here we are, talking about masks and how contentious they ha...
The Art of Being Indispensable at Work with Bruce Tulgan
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the traits of a go-to person? You know, the person who gets the job done. Most likely, we all want to be a person who is reliable and great t...
The Danger of Being a Know-it-All - Thoughts from Kevin
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like me, you went to school for a long time. And 13 or more years will teach you that knowledge is what "wins" the game of school. So if kno...