The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

When we talk about organizational change, we think about long meetings, lots of slides, and confusion on the goals. Further, we often default to how long will it take and how much will it cost me? Not to mention the change leaders are left to find for themselves. Brendon Baker shares with Kevin that to be successful, we need to ask different questions and continue to monitor and nurture the change...

When we talk about organizational change, we think about long meetings, lots of slides, and confusion on the goals. Further, we often default to how long will it take and how much will it cost me? Not to mention the change leaders are left to find for themselves. Brendon Baker shares with Kevin that to be successful, we need to ask different questions and continue to monitor and nurture the change...

This is the last and fourth in a series of episodes about four-letter words. But don't worry – this and all the other episodes carry a G rating. You can watch the other episodes  here . As the title of this post says, I am talking about the longest four-letter word. So technically, it's not a four-letter word. But since this series is about "dirty" words, and we often think of dirty words as four-...

Most of the problems we face today are messy, complex, and have no correct answer. Further, we have no precedence of how to solve them. Kevin chats with Sarah Stein Greenberg, who shares practical and maybe unusual ways to help you tackle the challenges you face. It is critical to have a curious mind and be intentional with your actions. Key Points Sarah shares her thoughts about design and risk....

Most of the problems we face today are messy, complex, and have no correct answer. Further, we have no precedence of how to solve them. Kevin chats with Sarah Stein Greenberg, who suggests who shares practical and maybe unusual ways to help you tackle the challenges you face. It is critical to have a curious mind and be intentional with your actions. Key Points Sarah shares her thoughts about desi...

In this episode, we're talking about a four letter word, a four letter word to be careful with. And that word is lazy. Lazy is a word of judgment. It's something that we see inside of their behavior. It's something that we infer about their intentions. Like just because someone's laying on their couch right now, does that necessarily mean they're lazy? I don't know. All I know is there's a differe...

We are social beings and our relationships with others are critical to our happiness. That is just one of the ways that Beverly Jones shares on how we can get unstuck and create fulfillment and happiness. She tells Kevin that what works for us as individuals is just as important for leaders. When you manage your happiness, you are more empathetic and better able to motivate your team. Key Points B...

We are social beings and our relationships with others are critical to our happiness. That is just one of the ways that Beverly Jones shares on how we can get unstuck and create fulfillment and happiness. She tells Kevin that what works for us as individuals is just as important for leaders. When you manage your happiness, you are more empathetic and better able to motivate your team. Key Points B...

This is the second in a series of videos on four-letter words. This might shock my Grandmother – that is until she watched them to see what these words are and are not. 🙂 The last video was on the most dangerous four-letter word (You can watch that  here ). And this video is on the hardest four-letter word. Today we're talking about WORK. Tweet it out:  Your perspective on the word work is an ind...

What do you do when you don't know what to do? If the past has taught us anything, it is the future is unstable. Further, we like the change we opt into, but struggle with the change we can't control. April Rinne joins Kevin to discuss why we should focus on preparing for the future, not predicting the future. Key Points April shares the significance of the word 'flux' and her thoughts on a flux m...

Bet you weren't expecting a video title like that on this podcast?!  Well, don't worry. The episode and the entire topic is totally SFW (safe for work – and anywhere for that matter!) In fact, the four-letter word I'm talking about in the video below is one we hear ALL THE TIME. And in the episode, I'll explain why it's so dangerous and how you can ban it from your vocabulary for good! Tweet it ou...

Do you want compliance, or do you want engagement? Jeremie Kubicek joins Kevin to discuss how we need more leaders worth following. There is a balance of support (not coddling) and challenge (not demeaning) to get the most from your team. Quite frankly, if you are leading and no one is following, you are just going on a walk. Key Points Jeremie shares the definition of a 100x leader. The idea of c...

Today I am challenging your thinking on how you give and receive feedback. And I'm starting by asking you: How do you see feedback? Do you see feedback as a gift? Your answer to these questions will help determine how successful you are in both giving and receiving feedback. Tweet it out:  Feedback is a gift. See it as such, and you will learn more from it and build trust with those who give it to...

We are firmly planted in the digital age. As such, the rules of competition are vastly different from just 20 years ago. Ram Charan joins Kevin to talk about the "new" rules of competition. He also encourages us to ask ourselves each morning how we can use our day and how we can make the people around us more successful. This episode was recorded during  Virtual LeaderCon 2021 . Key Points Ram dis...

There are a lot of easy reasons that everyone should practice more gratitude, but that is a different episode. In the episode below, I am talking about the value of gratitude as it relates to leaders, and more specifically: Why are the best leaders the ones who are grateful and regularly show gratitude? Tweet it out:  So many of the things we want as a leader can improve when we show gratitude and...

Maybe Dr. Seuss said it best, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Jeff Brown joins Kevin to discuss why leaders are the best readers. He shares a plan to help you get into the habit of reading and gives you permission to move away from a book if it does not serve you. Key Points Jeff shares common barriers to reading. Tips fo...

Are you a victim or a victor? Perhaps we need to start out by defining these terms first. A victim (for the purposes of this episode) is when someone feels hopeless or incapable of changing the outcome of their situation. A victor (again for the purposes of this episode) is when you feel as though you have influence and can change the outcome. Sometimes it's easier to distinguish between the two w...

Kevin shares the top downloaded episodes of 2021. As he recounts each episode, he shares his lessons learned from the conversation. Podcasts Mentioned Connecting with Others Through Listening with Ximena Vengoechea Helping Leaders Change the World for the Better with Bill Novelli Building Exceptional Relationships with David Bradford and Carole Robin Understanding Collaboration with Carlos Valdes-...

You've heard of helicopter parents, right? These well-intentioned parents tend to hover over their children (like a helicopter) and typically take too much responsibility for their children's experiences and lives. They of course do this out of love, to protect their children. Have you ever had a helicopter boss? Again, likely out of good intentions, but their behavior probably felt more like they...

Unfortunately, many organizations have the mindset that their people are just numbers, data points for financial game. And in the short term, that may work. Ryan Stelzer and David Brendel join Kevin to discuss not only why we need to build workspaces fit for humans (think long term success), but some suggestions on how we get there. Key Points David and Ryan discuss the global nature of unfit work...

Culture is a much-used word, at work and in our personal lives. And it's usually over-complicated. In this episode, I'm sharing a story from my family's past to help you better (and more simply) understand exactly what culture is and isn't. Tweet it out:  Culture doesn't come solely from a big corporate push. It is built and formed in stories, behaviors, and every day occurrences. @KevinEikenberry...

Do you think about how much you could get done if you were unburdened from busy work? Juliet Funt joins Kevin to talk about the difference between activity and productivity and what we could accomplish if we just had a minute to think. This episode was recorded during  Virtual LeaderCon 2021 . Key Points Juliet discusses the idea of busyness and the impact it has on our lives. She shares her thoug...

Several years ago, we started using the words "hybrid teams" to describe a team where there are some people working in a physical office and there are some people who work virtually outside of the office. And while we started using this word well before the pandemic made it a household term, we believe that it's an even better word than we ever realized. In this episode, I'll explain why "hybrid"...

Burnout is a real problem across the globe. In fact, the World Health Organization identified burnout as a workplace phenomenon in 2019. Jennifer Moss joins Kevin to discuss the why of burnout (it's not just workload) and ways to prevent it. This episode was recorded during Virtual LeaderCon 2021 . Key Points Jennifer shares why burnout is a problem. The 6 major causes of burnout and what each mea...

Don't let that title scare you. I am not turning this into a health series and I am not selling any supplements. A few of months ago, I decided I wanted to get rid of my "COVID 19". Pounds that is. So I studied up on intermittent fasting and then I went to work. And not only did I find that it worked for me, I also found some overall life and leadership lessons that I think might work for you. Twe...