The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

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. Zach is a West Point grad., served as an Army Ranger instructor, and a college pastor. Today, Zach is the owner/operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise and author of Leader Farming: Growing Leaders to Grow Your Business . He had an "aha" moment when he lo...

Another challenge accepted as I will connect chicken soup with leadership - and have some fun doing it! Additional Resources: https://kevineikenberry.com/rtv

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. Today, we are diving deep into a word that seems innocent, but might not be when we are aware of how we are using it. Beware the Word 'Actually' 3 Comments   (Edit)   Words are powerful and when we use the right words in the right situations, they can h...

Customer Service…if we aren't serving external folks, we are definitely serving internal people. Micah Solomon is the author of Ignore Your Customers (and They'll Go Away): The Simple Playbook For Delivering The Ultimate Customer Service Experience . Micah joins Kevin to discuss the role customer service plays within your organization. Micah is also known as the customer service turnaround expert...

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 other roles in our life. You know experience can be useful, but you may have never thought about it this way. 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership Video Series: http://KevinEikenberry.com/13days

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 with one another, it doesn't necessarily mean that we are communicating better. In fact, some might argue that we are getting worse at communicating. So, today I am going to remind us all of a powerful, but often forgotten communication tool that we...

Leadership and communication go hand in hand and most organizations are looking to improve communications with their teams. Jack Modzelewski is the author of Talk is Chief: Leadership, Communication and Credibility in a High-Stakes World and joins Kevin to discuss culture, communication, storytelling, and crisis management. Whether they realize it or not, Jack believes leaders are chief credibilit...

Leadership and... keys? Yes, challenged to make the connection, I am doing just that in this episode. 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership Video Series: https://kevineikenberry.com/13days Remote Leadership Institute: https://remoteleadershipinstitute.com/    

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, there is…lots that isn't great. AND…there is a lot more that IS great. In today's episode, I'm sharing why it often seems like things are so much worse than they really are and what you can do to focus on the positive that is all around us. From This...

Often, when organizations talk about agility, they are looking at their tactical agility. General Charles Jacoby and Leo Tilman are the authors of Agility: How to Navigate the Unknown and Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption . They join Kevin to discuss how a retired 4-star general and an expert on finance and strategy joined forces to assess agility in organizations. They recognize it is mo...

Often, when organizations talk about agility, they are looking at their tactical agility. General Charles Jacoby and Leo Tilman are the authors of Agility: How to Navigate the Unknown and Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption . They join Kevin to discuss how a retired 4-star general and an expert on finance and strategy joined forces to assess agility in organizations. They recognize it is mo...

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 have some fun and I will share some important lessons for leaders.  Remarkable TV: https://kevineikenberry.com/rtv  

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, the negative ones are often the loudest and have the biggest consequences as a result – increased stress and decreased productivity just to name a few! In this episode, I am going to ask five questions to help you in thinking about and managing the ne...

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 who may find the most value in the discussion. Additional Leadership Resources Related Podcast Episodes: The Making of a Manager with Julie Zhou . Leading on the Football Field and in Your Field with Michael Lombardi . Leading Customer Loyalty with Sa...

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 Leadership Video Series: https://kevineikenberry.com/13days  

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 valid and good question, my answer is to flip it and instead… Make RELATEDNESS your goal. What does that mean?

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 achieve that success? Kevin is joined by Bill Schaninger, co-author of Beyond Performance 2.0: A Proven Approach to Leading Large Scale Change and a Senior Partner at McKinsey. Bill and his colleagues found that the companies struggling focused on qua...

What habits help people be a more effective leader? We will talk about some of those, and answer any questions you have.

My series on leadership from unlikely sources continues today and it includes something we likely see every day – a mirror! Here are four reasons why I love this metaphor of mirrors as it relates to leaders. Leadership & Mirrors – Remarkable TV Leave a Comment   My series on leadership from unlikely sources continues today and it includes something we likely see every day – a mirror! Here are four...

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 Manager . Lisa recognizes people in the middle get it done and "manager" is not a negative word it is a job. Leadership is when you step up and do what others aren't doing. Lisa wrote this second edition, not because leadership and management have change...

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 remote workers and leaders you know. I'm sharing important keys to greater success - and answering questions about being a great remote teammate.

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 leader people love as much as their favorite pair of shoes. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Every Monday, I send a newsletter packed with great leadership resources called Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential.  Go here  to learn more and sign up.

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-around. Kevin is joined by Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue Airways, Founding Partner of Peterson Partners, and author of The 10 Laws of Trust . Joel shares some of those laws of trust and understands that organizations succeed when leaders and colleagu...

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! 

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 again! 😉 Tweet it out: Hey leader – how can you protect your team from harm and stress today? @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Listen and subscribe to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast  here .