The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Episodes
How Do You Measure the Impact of Leadership Development Initiatives? - Encore Series
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to announce The Encore Video Series – a special series that I will be releasing here on the podcast and that addresses these unanswere...
Being More Intentionally Contagious with Anese Cavanaugh
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you show up for work? For home? Anese Cavanaugh believes we have the choice of how we show up, so we have the power. She is the creator of the ...
How Do I Teach/Learn Mindset? - Encore Series
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to announce The Encore Video Series – a special series that I will be releasing here on the podcast and that addresses these unanswere...
What Do I Do if There Are Conflicting Mindsets on My Team? - Encore Series
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, over 500 leaders in organizations all around the world joined me for my webinar titled, Why It Takes More Than Skills to Be a Remarkable L...
Learning to Lead with Ron Williams
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, it's all about reframing your perspective. Kevin is joined by Ron Williams, former Chairman and CEO of Aetna Inc. and author of Learning to...
What Scares Leaders?
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As leaders, we are faced with many scary situations – having difficult conversations, firing someone, making a tough decision…the list goes on and...
Connect First with Melanie Katzman
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite some opinions, you can find joy at work. After all, your team is working together to accomplish a common goal and when you succeed you should ...
Are Leaders Made or Born? - Best of FB Live
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is an age-old question that I have been asked hundreds of times. Are leaders made or born? I'll give you my answer, my rationale, and why it matter...
What Leaders Can Learn from Airplanes - Thoughts from Kevin
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the result of a challenge that I issued earlier this year – asking viewers to give me a word, any word, that I would then tie bac...
The Gift of Struggle with Bobby Herrera
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you care to admit it, you have struggled. Whether it be school, in a relationship, or professionally. It is these challenges we face and how w...
Power and Leadership - Best of Facebook Live
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm talking about the relationship between power and leadership - and no politics! Additional Resources Watch this and other Facebook...
Lessons from Family Reunions - Thoughts from Kevin
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We held our family reunion this year at my farm in Michigan, and like many of the events in my life this summer (and always), there are many leadershi...
The Millennial Whisperer with Chris Tuff
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Data shows that by 2030, 75% of the workforce will be made up of individuals born between 1981-1996. We often refer to this generation as Millennials ...
What is Leadership Anyway? - Best of FB Live
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've been writing about leadership, coaching leaders, and leading for a long time. Maybe it makes sense to step back to the fundamentals. What is lead...
The Ice Cream Question - Thoughts from Kevin
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a daily email that I send, I asked everyone to send me their favorite ice cream flavors. And I learned A LOT about ice cream – particularly that ...
Helping People Change with Melvin Smith
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you lead a department, a team, or a person (or family), you have probably had a coaching moment. Kevin is joined by Melvin Smith, co-author of Help...
What Can Leaders Learn from Mowing the Lawn? - Best of FB Live
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we explore leadership lessons from my John Deere lawn tractor. I'll answer questions too. You can learn more about The Remarkable Way in m...
How Do You Feel About Fine? - Thoughts from Kevin
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Something I've noticed over the years is that the word "fine" has an interesting connotation in our lives. It's often used as a "conversation stopper"...
Getting - and Keeping - the Right People with Caroline Stokes
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking to recruit the best talent for your organization, you need to address the big issues in your organization. Caroline Stokes is the f...
What Leaders Can Learn from a Can of Coke - Best of FB Live
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A viewer from Brazil challenged me to connect leadership and a can of Coke - so that is what I am doing. Join me, learn something, be inspired, ask qu...
What is a Bad Habit? - Thoughts from Kevin
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have habits in our lives. And while many habits are great and have valuable purposes, some habits are…not so great. But first, before we defi...
The Connector Manager with Jaime Roca
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Less than 20% of employees believe their managers understand what they do day-to-day. Given this, how do managers become more impactful with their tea...
Is 'Manager' a Dirty Word? - Best of FB Live
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm talking about the word manager - and all the baggage associated with it - and why that all matters to manager - and leaders. 13 Days to Remarkab...
What We Can Learn From a Garden Weed - Thoughts from Kevin
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a "farm kid", I've had a lot of experience with weeds – working hard to eliminate them so that we can grow the crops we needed on our farm. And I...
The Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disruption, do you need it in your business? According to Charlene Li, what you do need is to acknowledge your customers are changing and you need to ...
How People See Themselves Matters - Best of FB Live
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We'll explore what is called the Galatea Effect, why it is so powerful, and how it can help us all improve.
What Leaders Can Learn From a Fountain Pen - Thoughts from Kevin
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Several years ago, I went through a phase of using fountain pens. So when one of our viewers challenged me to find leadership lessons from a fountain ...
Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders are always transmitting signals, whether they are intentional or not. Teams take cues from their leaders to create a culture and your culture ...
The Expectation Gap and Why it Matters - Best of FB Live
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a leader who gets frustrated when people don't reach their performance goals? Do you wish people would "just do their jobs?" Do you have tha...
A Leadership Swimming Lesson - Thoughts from Kevin
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am continuing to answer the challenges that our viewers have given me – asking me to derive leadership lessons from everyday, random ob...
Leading Clarity with Brad Deutser
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this world of constant change, leaders are challenged with uncertainty. Brad Deutser recognized the struggle of leading through ambiguity and foun...
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation - Thoughts from Kevin
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As many of us are either wrapping up our summers or have already wrapped it, I thought it would be fun to share a few leadership lessons that I learne...
Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not only is it a messy world, but we also have blind spots to some of the chaos surrounding us. So how do we move past the mess to success? Scott Jef...
What Do You Believe About Your People? The Power of Pygmalion - Best of FB Live
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your answer to this question is critical to your success as a leader. Join me and I will explain why. Sign up for my upcoming webinar titled The P...
A Lesson in Values - Thoughts from Kevin
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When I think of Independence Day, I think about a lot more than just hot dogs and fireworks. Mostly, I think about values, and I think about the incre...
Creating Culture - Lessons from Chick-fil-A with Steve Robinson
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Robinson was integral to the Chick-fil-A marketing team for 34 years. He was there for the beginning of the brand we know today, including the E...
Why Beliefs and Expectations are Critical for New Leaders - Best of FB Live
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to lead most successfully you must know your answers to the questions I'm sharing on this Facebook Live. Come join me, consider the questi...
What You Can Learn From a Salad Fork - Thoughts from Kevin
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the fourth in a series where I connect weird or unusual items to leadership – all of these items are suggestions from our friends...
Leading Without the Overwhelm with Janelle Bruland
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are you sacrificing for your career? Does this lead to greater success? Janelle Bruland joins Kevin to discuss her book The Success Lie: 5 Simpl...
Where All Leaders Need to Start - Best of Facebook Live
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about the starting point for all leaders - regardless of how long or where you lead. https://KevinEikenberry.com/Way
What an Apple Can Teach Us About Leadership - Thoughts from Kevin
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about what an apple can teach us about leadership. You'll learn: Apples carry a legacy. Apples are nutritious. Apples are attract...
The Sponsor Effect with Sylvia Ann Hewlett
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A sponsor is different than a mentor. A sponsor believes in your value, advocates for you, and allows you to take risks and has your back if you fail...
Leadership Lessons from a Pencil - Thoughts from Kevin
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the second in a series where I will connect weird or unusual items to leadership. And these items are coming from the challenge tha...
Networking for People Who Hate Networking with Devora Zack
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Picture a conference or a large meet and greet situation. How do you feel? Some of us are excited about all the new people we will meet. Others of us...
Leadership Lessons from a Pogo Stick - Thoughts from Kevin
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this week's episode where I will compare and contrast the leadership lessons from… a pogo stick!
Choose to Win with Tom Ziglar
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Ziglar joins Kevin to talk about his new book Choose to Win: Transform Your Life, One Simple Choice at a Time, and yes, the name sounds familiar....
Leading in a Changing World with Dr. Jeffrey Hull
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeffrey Hull believes there is a need for new leadership agility. Varying demographics, working across cultures and where folks are located have ...
A Creativity Mashup - Thoughts from Kevin
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like most, when you think of "mashup", you think of music. And while this is one way to look at mashup, today we are looking at it as it rel...
Leadership Character with Pat Williams
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although he has baseball roots, Pat Williams is a basketball Hall of Famer and currently serves as co-founder and senior vice president of the Orland...
Humor that Works with (An)Drew Tarvin
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show 70% of the workplace is disengaged, costing $500 billion of lost productivity? Do you find these results surprising? Drew Tarvin is a se...
How Closely Are You Looking? - Thoughts From Kevin
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that how closely you look at something determines what you see? As leaders, it's really important that we look closely so that w...
Partnership is the New Leadership with Ty Bennett
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The workplace is changing; it's the technology, it's the location, it's the diversity of the people. So, if we know the workplace is changing, we nee...
Why Customers Leave with David Avrin
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's mindset is different. Today everyone is good or the online reviews would drive them out of business. So, it's not enough to have quality, car...
Becoming the New Boss with Naphtali Hoff
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you take on a new leadership role, it is both exciting and a bit scary. There are new responsibilities and your relationships with colleagues' c...
The Dangers of Expertise - Thoughts from Kevin
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We spend most of our lives trying to learn and know as much as we can. It's ingrained in us that the more we know, the better off we are. And while th...
Mission-Driven Leadership with Mark Bertolini
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are events in our lives that shape us. Events that make us think and re-think the way we do things. Mark Bertolini is no exception. Mark is the...
Are Your Inputs Supporting the Outputs You Want? - Best of Facebook Live
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am challenging you to think about your inputs - are they feeding you what you most need? One great input? Sign up for our masterclass Video se...
How Do You Receive a Compliment? - Thoughts from Kevin
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever downplayed a compliment? Tried to pass it off or re-direct the conversation when you've been given one? Today I am pointing out some ver...
The Efficiency Paradox with Edward Tenner
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If we rely on algorithms and technology to make us more efficient, our own skills atrophy. Kevin sits down with Edward Tenner, author of Our Own Devi...
A Leadership Lesson From The Wizard of Oz - Best from Facebook Live
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why gossip and worry start and how to deal with it as a leader. (You can learn more about this at https://kevineikenberry.com/way)
Raising the Communication Bar - Thoughts from Kevin
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is hard. I know, it's likely not a surprise to you. And it's certainly no surprise to us – communication is consistently one of the bi...
Leading Customer Loyalty with Sandy Rogers
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is a big difference between satisfaction with a product/service/organization and loyalty. Loyalty shows an emotional commitment. When someone i...
How Are You Different Than You Were Six Months Ago? - Best of Facebook Live
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How are you different than you were six months ago? Let's talk about that question and give you a better answer six months from now. Learn more: h...
What Do You Expect? - Thoughts from Kevin
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been disappointed? Frustrated? Maybe even annoyed? And then maybe you said (rather cynically), "Well, what did you expect?" It's probabl...
The Connectors Advantage with Michelle Tillis Lederman
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that 92% of people trust referrals and you are four times more likely to buy from someone who was referred. This makes sense to Michelle...
Do You Choose Compliance or Commitment? - Best of Facebook Live
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm talking about a critical choice leaders must make, one that many never even consider. Compliance or commitment? Which do you have, and which do...
Three Great Words of Encouragement - Thoughts from Kevin
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to record a video course with some great people at LinkedIn Learning. And while the process that I go through...
How to Think Like Amazon with John Rossman
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Rossman is a former Amazon executive, who launched and scaled the Marketplace business, which now accounts for more than 50 percent of all units...
Leadership Development Starts Here - Best of Facebook Live
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm talking today about a foundational leadership development principle, but one people miss, forget, or falsely assume is covered. Learn more about T...
Preparing Remote Leaders for Success - Thoughts from Kevin
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, more leaders are becoming remote leaders – whether it was intentional and planned or simply a fact of circumstance where they started wor...
Great Leaders Have No Rules with Kevin Kruse
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kruse really didn't think much about leadership in his business ventures until he realized his failures were a result of not thinking about lea...
Leadership Thoughts on Criticism - Best of Facebook Live
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm talking about criticism, and the role it plays (or doesn't) for us as leaders and coaches. To register for our free master class Video series The ...
Your Culture is an Asset - Thoughts from Kevin
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While I'm not an accountant and you likely aren't either, I am using an accounting term today to help us understand the value in our workplace culture...
Exposing Lies About Work with Ashley Goodall
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To do your best work, you need to know why organizationally and globally. Ashley Goodall is energized by thinking about the challenges of how we all ...
What Are You Waiting For? - Thoughts from Kevin
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am talking about a lesson I learned in reading a quote from the Theologian John Henry Newman: "Nothing would be done at all if a person waited...
Cracking Complexity with David Benjamin
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Benjamin believes we are seeing a shift in the workplace from scarcity to abundance. Leaders need to tap into their people and use them differe...
Do Friends and Leadership Mix? - Thoughts from Kevin
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a question that I get asked a lot and I think in order to answer this question, you have to understand the answer to another question first: H...
Leveraged Learning with Danny Iny
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does education need to do to produce people who can contribute at work and are successful? Danny Iny, the author of Leveraged Learning, chats wi...
A New Type of Onboarding - Thoughts from Kevin
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You likely have a program of some sort when new employees join your organization – most call it onboarding – but do you have the same process for ...
Leading Through Disruption with Tony Hunter
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you talk to Tony Hunter about his journey, he will tell you it's all about the people. Not just the people who believed in him but his mentors a...
Collecting Gratitude - Thoughts from Kevin
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the last in my series on "unusual" collections for leaders and I'm sticking with the theme of something that you might never consider as some...
Creating Radical Outcomes with Juliana Stancampiano
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most organizations jump right in with the design of a product/content…often missing the WHY. Kevin sits down with Juliana Stancampiano, CEO of Oxyg...
Collecting Memories - Thoughts from Kevin
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are continuing in our series of episodes about collections and today's episode is about collecting memories. I'll talk about WHY we should collect ...
Scaling Leadership with Robert J. Anderson
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership can be defined at multiple levels and can be scaled up and down. Bob Anderson is the co-author of Mastering Leadership and his new book, S...
Collecting Relationships - Thoughts from Kevin
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are continuing in our series of episodes about collections and today's collection topic is one that I can almost bet you have never thought of coll...
Crucible Leadership with Warwick Fairfax
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are mistakes and there is epic failure. Warwick Fairfax identifies with the latter and joins Kevin to discuss leadership and moving beyond fail...
Collecting Questions - Thoughts from Kevin
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the middle of a series of episodes about collections. And if you haven't noticed yet, some of these collections are of "things" that you mig...
The Making of a Manager with Julie Zhuo
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are more new managers in the workplace than veterans. You must start somewhere. Julie Zhuo is the VP of Product Design at Facebook and the autho...
Collecting Ideas - Thoughts from Kevin
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third episode in a series on "collections". Now to the casual observer, a series on collections might seem an odd choice for a leadershi...
Answering the Culture Question with Eric Stutzman
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many organizations are not thinking of how their culture can move them forward. Not only do you need to think about how to create your culture, but y...
Collecting Lessons - Thoughts from Kevin
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking again about collections but this collection won't take up a single inch of space in your house or office and yet could be one of the...
The Hospitable Leader with Terry Smith
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitable leadership is about creating an environment where you lead more effectively because you are leading with authenticity. Terry A. Smith has ...
The Hospitable Leader with Terry Smith
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitable leadership is about creating an environment where you lead more effectively because you are leading with authenticity. Terry A. Smith has ...
What Do You Collect? - Thoughts from Kevin
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may or may not know, but I am a collector of antique tractors – yes, the real, life-sized tractors that you'd find on a farm. And while this is ...
Brave New Work with Aaron Dignan
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The operating system that worked on the factory floors 100 years ago does not work today, yet we still try to manage from that perspective. Aaron Dig...
The Leadership Mirror - Thoughts from Kevin
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us look in a mirror every day – and sometimes more than once! But I'm not talking about looking in a mirror in this regard. In this episode,...
Managing Talent Risk with Steve Trautman
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders at all levels in an organization manage most business risks daily. Steve Trautman joins Kevin to talk about how you can manage talent risk, w...
What is Your Favorite Habit? - Thoughts from Kevin
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It seems only appropriate that today, at the start of a new year, I talk about habits. And I'm starting with a question for you to think about to help...
Learning Lessons from a Four Time CEO with Howard Green
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Harrison was a four-time CEO in the railroad business, turning around each organization he ran. During his tenure with multiple companies, he ...
How to Make a Memory - Thoughts from Kevin
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've gone to a lot of "life events" and experiences and there's one thing that I see people doing over and over again that not only makes me sad, but ...