The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

Being the top dog isn't easy. In fact, 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years. What does it take to get to the top and excel? Vikram Malhotra of McKinsey & Company joins Kevin to discuss the research findings on how the top CEOs do their job. Conversations with the best of the best revealed six similar mindsets across the board. Key Points In this episode, Kevin and Vik discuss the pr...

  Micromanagement. Leaders tell me all the time that they're not doing it, but if I talk to their teams, I often hear something different. And here's the thing,  the other person decides if you're micromanaging . It's wonderful to think if you're not. But the reality is, if the other person, the person you're leading or managing thinks you are, then you are. Because micromanagement is relative, ri...

Jean Oelwang spent years working with some of the most successful partnerships. Their technical skills or expertise were not their most important trait. She tells Kevin they all had the superpower to forge deep connections, to truly partner to make themselves better. Her research found six degrees of connection common to the most significant partnerships of any type: business associations, romanti...

Communication. So important in our lives, both professionally and personally. So complex, not only with all the platforms on which communication is possible but even more so as we are doing more "remote" communication. Katie McCleary shares with Kevin that we need to show up with the intent to listen. We need to move past asking "why are you doing this" to "tell me about how you are doing this". W...

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? It's no wonder since we have 50,000+ thoughts each day, many of which are repetitive and not helpful. That's a lot of mind power to use with minimal results. Jody Michael tells Kevin that the average leader spends 80% of their time in a negative emotional state. This minimizes decision-making abilities and results in lower productivity. Jody shares 5...

Today I'm talking about why you should ask to understand. **** Want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast? Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8550061/  

Today I'm talking about asking for help. 

Our lives are a portfolio of S-curves. We have periods of starting, learning, and mastery. Whitney Johnson joins Kevin to talk about the S-curve of Learning to measure growth; personally, professionally, and organizationally. It is hard to start something new because growth is hard. By keeping rituals (or known things), we can create calm and stability in our brains to allow for more growth. Key P...

If I asked you what your first thought is when I say the word "conflict", chances are it wouldn't be positive. And while there is certainly a downside to conflict, the truth is conflict isn't always bad. In fact, there are many times when conflict can be a good thing. And in this episode, I'll explain exactly this. Tweet it out:  Conflict isn't bad until it is. Conflict that allows us to explore p...

Empathy is something we all look for in other people. We would love for people to have more empathy for us. And when we're willing to and take the time to be empathetic with others, we gain almost as much as they do. I'm speaking about empathy in general, but I'm also speaking about it specifically as a leader. Because now more than ever, as a leader, being more empathetic is one of the great ways...

We are living in a world that is uncertain, ambiguous, and volatile. Rick Simmons suggests that we use this as an opportunity to not just live through the change but harness the energy for productive change and forward progress. Rick sits down with Kevin to talk about liminal space and what we can do to use that momentum to think more clearly and deeply and make change happen. Key Points In this e...

Today I'm sharing three questions to improve your focus. **** Get short, inspiring messages to your inbox with my Daily Email. Sign up: https://kevineikenberry.com/daily 📺 On the Art of Asking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hh9N... 🎧 Subscribe and Listen to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast YT: @Kevin Eikenberry Apple Podcasts: https://remarkablepodcast.com/applepo... Spotify: https://open.sp...

In this episode, we're talking about making room for conversation and I'm using a cup metaphor to illustrate some important points. As humans, we all have a mental and emotional cup. And like a cup of tea or a cup of coffee, if it's completely full, there is no room for anything else. Literally. This cup metaphor applies to communication and conversation as well. If you are attempting to converse...

Employee engagement: we know that when engagement goes up, performance often follows. So, why is this so important, and how do you grow and sustain it? Brian Hartzer shares that when we get the best people who are emotionally committed to the goals and purpose of the organization, they will positively impact the bottom line. As a leader, you need to provide clarity, get rid of barriers, and create...

In this episode, I'm talking about creating milestones.     

For centuries, people have wanted to find the fountain of youth. People traveled for months on ships to try to find this mythical fountain of youth, because we'd all like to be younger, right? What about wisdom? I think we'd all like to be wise, and the good news is we can find the source of wisdom without a long trip and it's not mythical. The idea for this episode came from my pastor, Aaron Broc...

Having a purpose is not the same as a purpose statement. Purpose is an ideal. It is the reason you choose to exist. Professionally, it is why you go to work. Is it a job(money)? Is it a career (get ahead)? Is it a calling (gives you meaning)? Ranjay Gulati joins Kevin to discuss deep purpose at work. He believes it is the foundation for the organization and defines the work experience, including c...

In this episode Kevin Eikenberry discusses how your viewpoint determines your outlook and how we usually operate from a worm's eye view or a bird's eye view. He also mentions how you can incorporate viewpoint language into your organization or team. Sign up for the Daily Email! Monday-Friday I'll send a short message meant to inspire: https://kevineikenberry.com/daily My name is Kevin Eikenberry a...

Think goal first. That seems like pretty solid advice. And it seems like something that is easy to do. And yet…we don't always do that. In today's episode, I'm sharing a short story from my own personal work that highlights the importance of remembering to think goal first and keep adjusting routines to stay in alignment with the goal. In this episode: Learn more about and sign up to receive Kevin...

Fewer than 15% of larger organizations reinvented their work because of the pandemic. They learned they could get by and did the same "work" remotely. Keith Ferrazzi joins Kevin to discuss his research looking at the innovations that emerged during the pandemic. Leaders need to understand the risks and opportunities that need attention today to stay competitive. Key Points In this episode, Keith F...

Today I'm talking about conflict and how I want you to stop managing conflict. This is part of a short series I'm doing on conflict which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMpSHm2AV2OUg1qbyCZcBBlhoKElEBxKz   Sign up for my free LinkedIn newsletter, Remarkable Results: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/remarkableresults  

I doubt there's anyone reading this who doesn't use at least one calendar. In fact, if you're at all like me or members of my team, you likely have multiple calendars – calendars for work, calendars for personal, calendars for kids activities… Calendars are important and we all likely use them. So what's the purpose of our calendar? Maybe it keeps you on track and on time. Maybe it keeps you from...

Apple, Amazon, Nike, and Coca-Cola are just a few brands we recognize. However, have you thought of yourself as a brand? Perhaps, if you are a coach or business owner. Mike Kim suggests that your brand is simply what people say about you when you aren't in the room. He joins Kevin to discuss how you become the brand, regardless of your role. Be intentional with who you are and dare to put yourself...