The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Episodes
Unleashing Empowerment with Frances Frei
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us would agree that a component of leadership is making other people better. Frances Frei believes that to have progress, we need to have trus...
The Lessons of the River - Thoughts from Kevin
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the title suggests, today I am sharing lessons we can learn from rivers. Now when I say "rivers", it's likely that we all have a different river in...
Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life with Joseph Badaracco
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take the time to downshift, or contemplate, or reflect? Most of us probably want to do that, and where can we find the time? Kevin chats with J...
Leadership and Toilet Paper - Thoughts from Kevin
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking about Leadership and Toilet Paper – yes, I really am. In the past I've done mash-ups of leadership with random topics, and challen...
Understanding Employee Engagement with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become passionate about your work? How do you transfer that passion to your team? Jacqueline Throop-Robinson has spent years rese...
Creating New Work Routines - Thoughts from Kevin
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I talked about the power that routines can have in our lives. If you missed that, you can watch it here. The thing about routines is that ...
Humanocracy with Gary Hamel
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does your team show up for work? How do you show up? Gary Hamel believes people leave their gifts of creativity and daring at home because it is n...
How Routines Can Improve Your Life - Thoughts from Kevin
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our subconscious minds are extremely powerful and when we build routines and habits, it allows us to capitalize on this part of our brain. In this epi...
The 7 Habits Still Matter with Sean Covey
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty years ago, we were introduced to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. And my guess is most of us have read the book, or at least been expo...
Who Owns Your Development? - Thoughts from Kevin
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you work on your own personal development does it just benefit you? Not at all. In fact, everybody wins when you take the time to work on your de...
The Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeown
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you waiting for development opportunities, or are you being intentional in creating opportunities? Dave McKeown suggests that leaders with the mos...
Be Careful With This Word - Thoughts from Kevin
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember the TV show "Password"? If you don't know it, you can check it out here. In the game, two teams attempted to win by conveying mystery...
Leading Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Where is your growth coming from? Keith Ferrazzi suggests you don't need a title, an office, or even a physical workspace to make a difference. Howeve...
The Future Leader with Jacob Morgan
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you look into your crystal ball, what does the future of work look like? On a good day, that is a difficult question. How we think about work, le...
What Are You Attracting? - Thoughts from Kevin
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've likely heard of the Law of Attraction. In short, the basic idea is that our thoughts turn into things eventually. The idea is that we are like ...
Creating Courageous Cultures with Karin Hurt and David Dye
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ask for ideas? Not just give permission to share ideas, but really invite new ideas. When Karin Hurt and David Dye worked with organizations, t...
Helping Others Apply Your Feedback - Thoughts from Kevin
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we give feedback, it is with the hope that the person on the receiving end will take action on that feedback. But giving feedback isn't a one-and...
Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Industrial Age. Workers came into the factories and were told what jobs to do and how to do them. And for the time, this worked. However, we know ...
Helping Your Feedback Be Accepted - Thoughts from Kevin
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third in a series of videos on feedback. You can watch the previous videos from the links below. In this episode, we talk about how to get...
Lead with Speed with Alan Willett
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How fast are you going? How fast should you be going? Do you even know where you are going? Kevin is joined by Alan Willett, author of Lead with Speed...
Getting Your Feedback Understood - Thoughts from Kevin
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I talked about the first step in giving effective feedback. You can watch that episode here. In this episode, I am talking about the second...
Saving Face with Maya Hu-Chan
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your face is how you feel about yourself and how you project to the world. Maya Hu-Chan is the author of SAVING FACE: How to Preserve Dignity and Buil...
Without This, Feedback Can't Help - Thoughts from Kevin
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are tons of tips out there for delivering feedback. The problem is that tips are only tactics until we start with the basics. First, we must und...
Don't Take Yes For an Answer with Steve Herz
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you give feedback? Maybe the better question is, how do you receive feedback? Steve Herz believes we need to create the environment for the giv...
The Power of the Break - Thoughts from Kevin
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remember recess? Swinging happily on swings, monkeying around on the monkey bars, or zooming down slides... As kids, this was an important part of the...
Leadership Tough Love with Timothy Lupfer
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Lupfer wants us to get back to basics about leadership. It is a role we are usually given and involves followers (whether they be employees, s...
It's Always Showtime - Thoughts from Kevin
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are leading…and others are watching. This is true when things are going well and when they're not going so well. That's right. That means as a l...
Understanding Power with Deborah Gruenfeld
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How are you using the power you have (for good or evil)? Yes, we all have power just through our relationships between colleagues, family, and friends...
Leading By Learning From the Tech Titans with Alex Kantrowitz
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a Day One or Day Two mentality and why does it matter? Alex Kantrowitz sits down with Kevin to talk about mindset and culture. Alex is a s...
Don't Put Negatives Under a Microscope - Thoughts from Kevin
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Focus is really important to leaders. What we study and think about, GROWS. So during difficult times, it's even more important to be sure that we are...
Creating Customer Value with Rob Markey
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have the tools for accounting principles, and these have remained unchanged for years. Yet we have no real tool to measure customer loyalty, and ev...
The Power of Trust - Thoughts from Kevin
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I could simply tell you that trust is powerful and as a leader, you would likely very quickly agree with that statement. But to make my point even str...
What it Takes to Be in Awe with John O'Leary
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had the opportunity to walk in an elementary school and witness the joy, the curiosity, the childlike wonder? Today, we are missing a piece o...
Remote Bonus - Make the Webcam Your Friend
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The visual portion of any video is truly an important part of the message. And this is the case whether you are watching a YouTube Video or video conf...
The Missing Holiday - Thoughts from Kevin
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know if you've noticed, but there's a holiday for everything. Just do a quick Google search for "today's holiday" and you'll see what I mean…...
Innovation is Everybody's Business with Tamara Ghandour
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you innovative or do you leave that to other people? Tamara Ghandour discovered that innovation was something we all can do. Further, it's not if ...
Remote Bonus: Staying Focused When Working From Home
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Focus can be a challenge for anyone working from home – whether you've been working remotely for years or are just finding yourself at home due to c...
What Confidence Can Do - Thoughts from Kevin
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we talked about confidence from the perspective of our own experience. You can watch that episode here. Today we are going to look at conf...
Understanding the Success Mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There has been much research focused on what leaders need to be effective. Ryan Gottfredson asked, how do we capture the being element of leadership? ...
How Balanced is Your Reading Diet? - Thoughts from Kevin
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that it's important to have a balanced diet – because what you put in impacts your health. But have you thought about your reading diet?...
All You Have to Do is Ask with Dr. Wayne Baker
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wayne Baker has found that most people are willing to help, and most people don't ask for what they need. This may be because we believe that othe...
Playing to Win - Thoughts from Kevin
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're watching this episode when it originally airs, sports are front and center with the Super Bowl just around the corner. So in this spirit, we...
Reframing Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a leader of a team, you will most likely be asked to solve a problem. Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg found that we often move into solution mode before ...
When Will I Be Loved? - Thoughts from Kevin
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's an old song that I like by The Everly Brothers, When Will I Be Loved? Or perhaps you've heard the Linda Ronstadt version? As a leader, this mi...
The New Global Manager with Melissa Lamson
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has given us access to information and people in the blink of an eye. We now have colleagues not only a time zone away, but an ocean away. ...
Tips for New Managers with Peter Economy
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations! You just landed a new leadership position, now go lead. Does this sound familiar? Many people have found themselves in this position ...
Duty or Service? - Thoughts from Kevin
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"You need to report to jury duty." Have you ever gotten a card with this message on it? I have, and quite recently in fact. And during my time there, ...
Creating the We Mindset with Dr. Eric George
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although we all try at times, we just can't do it all nor can we do it alone. For our teams and organizations to become successful, we need to change ...
BONUS: A Timely Conversation About Remote Work with Wayne Turmel
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Coronavirus is changing everything in our world. In this timely special episode, Kevin invites Wayne Turmel, his co-author of the Long-Distance L...
The Innovation Stack with Jim McKelvey
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If only. If only I had years of experience. If only I had the credentials. Jim McKelvey believes if we wait for the right moment to do things, the imp...
Leadership Mistake: Talking Too Much - Best of FB Live
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders need to be good communicators. This doesn't mean that need to be constantly talking. Many leaders fall prey to this mistake - we'll talk about...
Who Are You Hanging With? - Thoughts from Kevin
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary speaker and author, Jim Rohn, famously said: "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." The idea of who we a...
Thinking Outside the Building with Rosabeth Moss Kanter
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The happiest people are tackling big problems, not just complaining about them. Rosabeth Moss Kanter's goal is to give folks the skills to move to act...
BONUS: How to Deal with Coronavirus Panic - Helping Leaders Communicate and Prepare
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what your organization can do to deal with the challenges of coronavirus (COVID19)? I'm talking about how to prepare for productivity, rathe...
The Comparison Trap - Thoughts from Kevin
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm sharing a lesson about the dangers of comparisons. And to do that, I'm talking about my Dad's mechanical aptitude and my "lack thereof"… T...
Leaders as Teachers with Dr. Thomas J. DeLong
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a leader, you don't just lead and/or manage, you are a teacher. At least you should be, according to Dr. Thomas DeLong. Tom is the Baker Foundation...
How Leaders Can Help with Team Member Burnout - Thoughts from Kevin
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can we as leaders help our team members if they are feeling burned out? As leaders, while we don't like to admit it, we can sometimes be the cause...
Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat with Bruce Daisley
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout levels at work are on the rise. Bruce Daisley found that folks were quitting their jobs with no plan because the uncertainty was better than t...
We Lead Individuals - Thoughts from Kevin
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm finding a leadership lesson from a question that my wife asked me recently about one of my favorite things. Her co-worker aske...
Business Experimentation and Innovation with Stefan Thomke
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Four-hundred years ago Francis Bacon presented the scientific method, where the workhorse is the experiment. Now is the time we move experimentation b...
The State of Leadership Development - Best of FB Live
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not the State of the Union, but something I know much more about - The State of Leadership Development! Like the President does for our country, I wil...
Some Encouragement for You - Thoughts from Kevin
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a leader, there is a lot on our shoulders and much is asked of us. In my blog posts, emails, articles and even here in this series, I remind you re...
Answering Life's Great Question with Tom Rath
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you build as much life into the time that you have? Tom Rath thought about this as he was writing his latest book, Life's Great Question: Disc...
Leadership Mistake: Avoiding Conflict - Best of FB Live
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking about avoiding conflict and why it's a mistake. Bud to Boss: https://budtoboss.com/
Lessons that Drive Business Success with Kim Lorenz
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we make about 35,000 decisions and we know not all of these are conscious. However, some of them are and some of them are about the opportun...
Leadership Mistake: Not Making Any Waves - Best of FB Live
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of common leadership mistakes. In this episode of my ongoing series, I'm talking about leaders not wanting to make any waves - and answ...
The Biggest Lever to Improved Organizational Communication - Thoughts from Kevin
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"We need better communication." "We need more communication." "We're having communication issues." Better organizational communication is a universal ...
The Power of Communities with Jono Bacon
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A community is a group of people who get together for a shared mission and are a network of experiences. Yet, it's hard work to get build these commun...
Leadership Mistake: Trying to Change Too Much Too Soon - Best of FB Live
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about a leadership mistake - why it happens, why it is a mistake and how to correct. Tune in, ask your questions - and tell me th...
Batting .300 - Thoughts from Kevin
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 300th episode of Remarkable TV and when we recorded the video, the World Series was just getting started in the United States. So, it see...
Leader Farming with Zach Thomas
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We use analogies all the time when we look at developing talent in our organizations. Zach Thomas is not only a farmer, but he grows people as well. Z...
The Connection Between Chicken Soup and Leadership - Best of FB Live
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another challenge accepted as I will connect chicken soup with leadership - and have some fun doing it! Additional Resources: https://kevineikenberry...
Beware the Word 'Actually' - Thoughts from Kevin
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Words are powerful and when we use the right words in the right situations, they can have a huge impact in our ability to be effective as leaders. Tod...
Your Customer Service Playbook with Micah Solomon
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Customer Service…if we aren't serving external folks, we are definitely serving internal people. Micah Solomon is the author of Ignore Your Customer...
The Value of Experience - Best of FB Live
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this the gift of mindset! I'm giving you a new thought about the value of experience today - it is valuable for us as leaders and in all othe...
The Forgotten Communications Tool - Thoughts from Kevin
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These days, there is no shortage of communication tools at our fingertips - literally. And while this means that it is easier than ever to communicate...
Leadership, Communication and Credibility with Jack Modzelewski
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership and communication go hand in hand and most organizations are looking to improve communications with their teams. Jack Modzelewski is the au...
Connecting Leadership and Keys - Best of FB Live
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership and... keys? Yes, challenged to make the connection, I am doing just that in this episode. 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership Video Series: h...
Are Things Really That Bad? - Thoughts from Kevin
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a wonderful world that we live in, don't you think? Yes, yes, I know that it's not perfect. There is crime, there is conflict, there is disease, ...
Agility with Leo Tilman and General Charles Jacoby
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Often, when organizations talk about agility, they are looking at their tactical agility. General Charles Jacoby and Leo Tilman are the authors of Agi...
Agility with Leo Tilman and General Charles Jacoby
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Often, when organizations talk about agility, they are looking at their tactical agility. General Charles Jacoby and Leo Tilman are the authors of Agi...
What Leaders Can Learn from Coffee Cups - Best from FB Live
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I get challenged to connect leadership to everyday items or ideas. Today I am accepting the challenge to connect leadership and coffee cups. We'll hav...
Why Are Some People So Negative? - Thoughts from Kevin
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The squeaky wheel gets the oil or so it goes. And while it seems like everyone is so negative these days, that's not really the case. Unfortunately, t...
Key Lessons From the Top Episodes of 2019
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin counts down the most downloaded episodes of 2019. As he recounts each episode, he shares his thoughts on why the conversation was valuable and w...
Four Ways Leaders Can Share Gratitude - Best of FB Live
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday season, we think a lot about gratitude. Here are four ways that you can show your gratitude as a leader. 13 Days to Remarkable Leaders...
Make Relatedness Your Goal - Thoughts from Kevin
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I often get this question from leaders – both new and seasoned alike: Should we be friends with our teammates or not? And while it's certainly a va...
Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders at all levels understand you achieve success when you manage for both performance and health. But, how to do you change your organization to a...
The Habits of Remarkable Leaders - Best of FB Live
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What habits help people be a more effective leader? We will talk about some of those, and answer any questions you have.
Leadership and Mirrors - Thoughts from Kevin
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My series on leadership from unlikely sources continues today and it includes something we likely see every day – a mirror! Here are four reasons wh...
Becoming a Successful Manager with Lisa Haneberg
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Managers have the opportunity and the responsibility to lead. Lisa Haneberg joins Kevin to discuss the 2nd edition of 10 Steps to Be A Successful Mana...
What's the Difference Between a Remote Team Member and a Great Teammate? - Best of Facebook Live
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You either work remotely, lead people who work remotely, or know someone who does one or the other. If that is you, join me. If not, share with the re...
How Being a Leader is Like a Pair of Shoes - Thoughts from Kevin
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, two viewers issued me the same challenge this week – asking me to compare leadership to SHOES! Tweet it out: Strive to be a lead...
The Laws of Trust with Joel Peterson
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We currently live in a low trust culture. And we know trust is important for leaders, in good times and in times of stress, disruption, and turn-aroun...
Who Really Wants to Be Vulnerable? - Best of Facebook Live
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm talking about vulnerability - it is an important leadership topic that no one likes to talk about. That seems like a good reason to talk about it!...
How Leadership and Napkins are Related - Thoughts from Kevin
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am taking on the challenge brought to me by a viewer answering the question: How are leaders like napkins? Seem impossible? Think ...
Being the Leader You Want to Be with Amy Jen Su
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know those good days. You wake up energized and confident. You cross stuff off your list, have productive meetings, make good decisions. In short,...
Can 1 hour per month change my leadership future? - Encore Series
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to announce The Encore Video Series – a special series that I will be releasing here that addresses these unanswered questions. These qu...
How do I gain confidence in my leadership role? - Encore Series
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to announce The Encore Video Series – a special series that I will be releasing here that addresses these unanswered questions. These qu...
Finding and Leading the Talent You Need with Micah Rowland
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to Micah Rowland, success starts with your people. As COO of Fountain, a software company that sources, screens, and onboards workers, Micah...
How Do I Get Executive Buy-In for My Leadership Initiatives? - Encore Series
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to announce The Encore Video Series – a special series that I will be releasing here that addresses these unanswered questions. These qu...