The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Episodes
Making Meetings Matter with Elise Keith
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever hoped for a root canal appointment (insert another unpleasant task) to get you out of a meeting? Elise Keith is the founder and Meeting...
Your Biggest Communication Mistake - Thoughts from Kevin
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all make lots of mistakes in communication. But there is one in particular that has the biggest negative impact on our communication success. I'm...
Proving Your Competence with Jack Nasher
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Competence is a valued professional trait. But it's not enough to be competent, you must share your competence, so your words do make a difference. T...
Creating Meaningful Positive Reinforcement - Thoughts from Kevin
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is in response to your direct feedback when I asked viewers in a previous episode to send in requests for topics that they wanted me to d...
Inspiring Great Results with Fred Halstead
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Halstead is an executive coach and author of Leadership Skills that Inspire Incredible Results. He sits down with Kevin to talk about the little...
The Power of Small Steps - Remarkable TV
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was our 250th episode of Remarkable TV and while I was filming that episode, I got to thinking about the power of small steps. In today's ...
Leading on the Football Field and in Your Field with Michael Lombardi
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The best organizations are not just employing players, they are building something bigger. Their leaders are intentionally creating a culture and con...
The Power of Process Improvement - Remarkable TV
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 250th episode of Remarkable TV so it only seems appropriate that we use our journey in getting here to talk about the power of process imp...
Beautiful Questions with Warren Berger
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Asking questions does more for us than just getting an "answer". Questions can help our decision-making, creativity and innovation and build relation...
Two Simple Stress Relievers - Thoughts from Kevin
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are more than a few reasons for additional stress during the holiday season… Family, giving gifts, finances, over-commitment…the list goes o...
On Leading Calvin Klein with Tom Murry
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Murry spent 17 years as the CEO of Calvin Klein and facilitated the brand's growth from 2.8 billion to $8 billion. Tom joins Kevin to talk about ...
Trust in Two Words - Thoughts from Kevin
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the fourth in my series based on a talk that I gave to a group of sixth, seventh and eighth graders. During the talk, we discussed ...
What Kevin Learned and Applied From Remarkable Leadership Podcast Guests
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we kick off 2019, Kevin steps back and reflects on 2018. His guests included a billionaire, Super Bowl winner, NFL Cheerleader, multiple best-sell...
How to Be More Curious - Thoughts from Kevin
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the third in my series based on a talk that I gave to a group of sixth, seventh and eighth graders. During the talk, we discussed s...
Counting Down the Top Podcast Episodes of 2018
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin sits down and recaps the 10 most downloaded podcasts of 2018 (as of 10 December). He not only provides background about the episode, he shares ...
Be Resilient! - Thoughts from Kevin
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the second in a series that is based on a recent talk that I gave to a group of sixth, seventh and eighth graders. During the talk,...
Thriving Through Adversity with Dr. James Kelley
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Kelley believes there are defining events that cause a fundamental shift in the way leaders (and all of us) do things. This is a crucible m...
The Case for Gratitude - Thoughts from Kevin
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I recently spoke to a group of sixth, seventh and eighth graders on their first day of school about the ideas in the new culture that they are creatin...
Leading with Joy with Richard Sheridan
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What difference does JOY make in the workplace and how can you find JOY in leading others? Richard Sheridan joins Kevin to discuss how a joyful cultu...
The Decision Making Trade-off - Thoughts from Kevin
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I often find myself talking about decision-making in my conversations in training workshops and this question usually comes up: What's the best way to...
The Expertise Economy with Kelly Palmer
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sixty-two percent of CEO's are worried that their employees do not have the skills they need for the company to be successful moving forward. Learnin...
The Power of Thinking on Paper - Thoughts from Kevin
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had an experience where once you've shared an idea that was in your head with another person or group of people and as soon as this idea...
Creating a Culture of Hospitality with Cameron Mitchell
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is all about the Golden Rule. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Cameron Mitchell started his career washing dishes for beer mo...
The Case Against Busy - Thoughts from Kevin
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about a pervasive "B" word in our society that is getting in the way of our success and our results. And I'm building a c...
Creating Connection in the Age of Isolation with Dan Schawbel
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One face to face conversation is more successful than 34 back and forth e-mails, yet we constantly on our "devices". Dan Scawbel is a New York Times ...
Is it Marketing or Leadership? with Seth Godin
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Godin wants to be ahead of the curve. He believes his role is to notice things and share so individuals can change the culture. Seth is a best-s...
Reinventing Yourself as a Leader with Dr. John Hillen
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most organizations are trying to grow and change, yet don't build their leadership to grow and change. You need to know what you need to do to make y...
Want To, Not Have To - Thoughts from Kevin
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I recently recorded a podcast with Seth Godin, a really smart and prolific blogger, and in our conversation, I asked him about the discipline it take...
Connecting in a Virtual World with Nick Morgan
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study showed that 2/3 of US workers are disengaged and that number is close to 80% worldwide. This may be, in part, because we are living in...
Truthful Living and Timeless Principles with Jeffrey Gitomer
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Gitomer is the King of Sales and New York Times bestselling author. In his latest book, Truthful Living, Jeffrey compiled, edited and annotat...
A Lesson in Vulnerability - Thoughts from Kevin
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am really practicing what I preach by being personally vulnerable and sharing some valuable lessons that leaders can learn when the...
Leadership and Legendary Service with Vicki Halsey
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary service drives business. Legendary service is CONSISTENTLY delivering so your customers come back; both internal and external. Kevin sits d...
Community Building for Leaders with Radha Agrawal
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite all our "friends", "followers" and "users", we are feeling more isolated than ever. Radha Agrawal calls this "community confusion," Radha is ...
The Power of Balance - Thoughts from Kevin
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think about "balance", they think about it in relation to work and life: work/life balance. And while I am going to discuss this in t...
Strategic Thinking for Leaders with Rich Horwath
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Less than ½ of organizations say they have a consistent understanding of what strategy is and have a common language for it. Today Kevin and bestsel...
Understanding the Needs of Others with Guy Harris
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding your point of view is a launching point to becoming more emotionally intelligent, thereby building better relationships. Guy Harris is ...
The Power of Positive Perspective - Thoughts From Kevin
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I've found that almost all of the successful people that I know, have met or even have read about have at least this one thing in common: They have a ...
Flourishing as a Leader and Coach with Lisa Zigarmi
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are 10 positive emotions and when you express them, you open your mind to greater learning and better relationships. Scientifically, positive e...
The Power of Corporate Culture with Chris Dyer
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Dyer is the founder of G2 and the author of The Power of Company Culture. He joins Kevin to discuss lessons learned on his path to founding his...
Where is Your Focus? - Thoughts from Kevin
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is my personal belief and a major organizational philosophy of ours that you cannot be a successful leader over a long period of time without havin...
Wisdom @ Work with Chip Conley
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Five generations are in the workplace today and 40% of Americans have a boss younger than they are. What does this all mean for those of us closer to...
Innovating Experiences at Work with Karen Jaw-Madson
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Culture. Is it the current buzzword? How important is it to your organization? Karen Jaw-Madson is the principal of Co.-Design of Work Experience and...
Use Wisely Your Power of Choice - Thoughts from Kevin
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am sharing a lesson today from one of my favorite books by Og Mandino, The Greatest Miracle in the World. In this great book, there is an incredibl...
On Goals and More with Biagio Sciacca
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Goals and goal setting. Much has been written about this topic; from importance to how to write the tasks and action items. Biagio 'Bill' Sciacca is ...
The Power of Potential - Thoughts from Kevin
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In my company, I allow my employees to choose their own job title. I of course, did the same. And I know that I did a pretty decent job when I picked ...
Detonate Your Business with Geoff Tuff
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All too often it's the organizational norms that are preventing the company and it's people from growing. Change is rapid and relying on best practic...
Have You Changed Your Filter? - Thoughts from Kevin
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While the title of this post might have you thinking about the HVAC in your home, let me assure you that's not what this is about. In today's episode,...
Day One Leadership with Drew Dudley
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dudley believes we should consciously create moments of leadership. He is the founder of Day One Leadership and author of This Is Day One: A Pra...
Seeing the Current Reality - Thoughts from Kevin
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our lives are busy – both at work and at home – and it's easy to live in reality but not always easy to actually "see" what your reality is. And a...
The Transformation Challenge with Steve Shallenberger
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't start with the problem. Think about your vision and where you want to go. Steve Shallenberger shared results of his research into what sets apa...
What Are You Reading? - Thoughts from Kevin
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every week for the last several years, my remote team has shared a weekly report with updates and pertinent information for the other teammates. And w...
Leading with Dignity with Dr. Donna Hicks
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Hicks, author of Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People joins Kevin to discuss the role of dignity in...
What Independence Means to You as a Leader - Thoughts from Kevin
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As this releases on July 3rd, people in the U.S. might be thinking about freedom as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day. But independence doesn't...
The Feedback Revolution with Margie Mauldin
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback is as a skill that helps people get better. Margie Mauldin found that she was either a cheerleader or silent and wasn't good at providing fe...
A Question Leaders Need to Ask Themselves - Thoughts from Kevin
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In these Remarkable TV episodes, I answer questions; you ask questions; we consider questions; there are a lot of questions. In this episode, I am pro...
Never Stop Learning with Bradley Staats
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Long-term success is dependent on continuous learning, yet we often find that we get in our own way. Dr. Bradley Staats, author of Never Stop Learnin...
Scope Creep - Thoughts from Kevin
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While we're here… We really ought to… Before you know it… We've all been on projects or task forces or teams where scope creep completely derail...
Managing Up with Mary Abbajay
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You have the choice to take your career seriously. Mary Abbajay is the author of Managing UP and joins Kevin to discuss how leaders, at any level, ca...
One Coaching Truth - Thoughts from Kevin
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive further into lessons I mentioned in a previous video: setting clear and mutually understood expectations.
The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Peters is known for many things, including being one of today's greatest business minds. His first book, In Search of Excellence: Lessons from Ame...
The CEO Next Door with Elena Botelho
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Through research, assessments, interviews, and personal experience Elena Botelho and Kim Powell found that there are 4 behaviors successful CEO's and...
Building a Peak Performance Organization with Chris McGoff
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris McGoff states that darkness is not the opposite of light but is the absence of light and just waiting for the light. As such, any person can st...
Lessons from 2 Years with Kevin Eikenberry
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reflection is an important part of moving forward. Host Kevin Eikenberry is in the guest seat today to 'reflect' on two years of podcasts. He shares ...
What I've Learned About Leading Remotely - Thoughts from Kevin
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In June my newest book, The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership, was released! And to celebrate this occasion, in this episo...
The Creative Curve with Allen Gannett
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows us that creativity is not for a select few. 40% of the population has the same creative potential. So, who becomes the next big tech g...
Leader Types in the White House with Cash Keahey
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cash Keahey works with new and emerging leaders and is often asked what personality types make the best leaders? It's a difficult question at best an...
Create Commitment - Thoughts from Kevin
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am starting this episode with a very important question for leaders. Commitment or compliance: WHICH do you want? And your answer to that question w...
Leading in a Full Employment World with Todd Palmer
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Statistics show that we spend more time with the people we work with than we do with our family. Todd Palmer, CEO of Extraordinary Advisors and autho...
Listen More - Thoughts From Kevin
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In leadership, there are a couple of types of problems or challenges: there are skill problems and there are habit problems. And in today's episod...
How Brilliant Careers are Made (and Unmade) with Carter Cast
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Early in his career, Carter Cast sat in a tough meeting with his supervisor and learned a hard truth about himself. He says it derailed him for a tim...
Be More Inclusive - Thoughts from Kevin
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's inevitable that there will be "silos" in organizations – groups that operate individually and separately from the rest of the organization. And...
The Long-Distance Leader with Wayne Turmel
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the changing workplace. Not only do we have more generations working side by side, we also have c...
Be More Intentional - Thoughts from Kevin
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we do something with intention, it's something that is on purpose, planned and conscious. And intentional leaders are simply better leaders. So t...
The Leader Habit with Martin Lanik
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is about behaviors. Martin Lanik a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology and author of The Leader Habit had an a-ha moment years a...
Coaching, Not Performance Reviews -Thoughts from Kevin
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While I mention Performance Reviews in the title of this podcast and throughout the audio many times, that is NOT my biggest focus today. Today, I am ...
Leading the Dollar General Way with Cal Turner, Jr.
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former CEO of Dollar General and now author, Cal Turner Jr., joins Kevin to talk about the family business. His father and grandfather founded Dollar...
Focus on Trust - Thoughts from Kevin
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is the foundation of some extremely important business issues. From retention to employee engagement to Customer satisfaction and productivity -...
Unstoppable Leadership with Kelly Roach
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Roach believes you need to start from where you are. She is the host of the top-rated podcast Unstoppable Success Radio, CEO of Kelly Roach Coa...
Focus on Influence - Thoughts from Kevin
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Too many leaders get caught up in the power. I'm certain that you've met at least one or two, maybe even worked for one… "It's my way or the highway...
Leading Change Intelligently with Barbara Trautlein
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research has shown that the same receptors fire in our brain when people are introduced to changes in social systems (like organizational change) as ...
Focusing on Productivity - Thoughts From Kevin
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of last year I wrote a blog post titled, Eight Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2018. And in today's video, I am focusing on just one of thos...
How to Be a Talent Magnet with Mark Miller
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Miller is the Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A Inc. or "The Chicken", as he affectionately refers to it. He is also ...
Your Four Minute Mile - Thoughts From Kevin
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't worry – today's episode has nothing to do with running and really nothing to do with sports! What I'm talking about today is helping leaders b...
Nine Mistakes People Make with Skip Prichard
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not all mistakes are created equal. Skip Prichard is the President & CEO of OCLC, a global nonprofit computer library service and research organizati...
What Will You Learn Today - Thoughts From Kevin
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you have kids or if you were ever a kid (and I'm guessing you can answer at least one of these affirmatively??), you have asked or been asked this ...
Winning! with Gary Brackett
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Brackett went from an undrafted free agent to football captain and Superbowl champion. Post football, he is a community leader and entrepreneur....
Pringles Leadership - Thoughts From Kevin
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The commercials during the Super Bowl have become just as popular as the actual sporting event itself, and this year, there was one that was even more...
How You Learn is How You Live (and Lead) with Kay Peterson
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leading and learning are hooked together; not surprising or new information. Kay Peterson, founder of the Institute for Experiential Learning and co-...
Before the Boiling Point - Thoughts from Kevin
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm using a metaphor with boiling water that provides concrete and easy tips to help leaders remain calm and collected so that they can better c...
How to be Great at Work with Morten Hansen
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Focus will get you to average. Top performers not only focus but obsess over a few things according to Morten Hansen. Morten is the author of Great a...
Before the Benefit of the Doubt - Thoughts from Kevin
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite our best intentions, it's sometimes hard NOT to assume or misinterpret someone's intentions or jump to the negative. And while we all know tha...
Connecting Your Company Culture with Your Brand with Denise Lee Yohn
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Organizational culture is almost becoming cliché. Yet, culture is vital to both employee and customer experiences. Brand expert Denise Lee Yohn and ...
Be More Committed - Remarkable TV
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having a highly committed team takes investment and time. And achieving this valuable objective requires one thing to happen first. Check out this epi...
The Power of Vulnerability with Jeff Manchester
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The height of your team's performance is directly related to the depth of connection among its members. Jeff Manchester, co-author of THE POWER OF VU...
Be a Learner - Thoughts from Kevin
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about complacency. Unfortunately, it's all too easy to become complacent in some area of our lives. And I've heard more than one l...
The Regenerative Business with Carol Sanford
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Managing people is complex, amazing and messy. Carol Sanford challenges they way we think about leadership and best practices. She is the author of s...
Take More Ownership - Thoughts from Kevin
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While the title of this post is about taking ownership, in truth, it's about accountability. And accountability starts with ownership. If we want to m...
Creating Leadership Flex with Jane Hyun
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we leverage differences to achieve our business goals? The idea of diversity has been around for years and we need to move beyond that to suc...
Focus on Accomplishment - Thoughts From Kevin
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are all busy. Ask five people how they've been and I can almost guarantee that you will hear more than once, "I've been busy." In fact, the idea of...
Leadership Resilience with Ama Marston
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do we use moments of stress to create something better? Ama Marston is co-author (with her mom) of Type R: Transformative Resilience for Thriving ...