The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

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 define what is and what isn't a bad habit in our lives, we need to start at the beginning and define what really  is  a bad habit? From This Episode: Get a short, inspirational email tip every Tuesday – Friday by signing up here: https://kevineikenberry.co...

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 team? Jaime Roca is Senior Vice President at Gartner, managing the global Research & Advisory team, and is the co-author The Connector Manager: Why Some Leaders Build Exceptional Talent - and Others Don't . He and his colleagues surveyed over 9000 manag...

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 Remarkable Leadership Video Series:  http://KevinEikenberry.com/13days

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've spent my fair share of pulling them as an adult both at my house and still at the farm. And while I can't quite say that I've ever thought of weeds when I think about leadership, but thanks to another challenge from one of you, our viewers, today I...

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 be thinking about your future. Charlene is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including her newest release, The Disruption Mindset: Why Some Businesses Transform While Others Fail as well as co-author of the critically acclaimed book...

We'll explore what is called the Galatea Effect, why it is so powerful, and how it can help us all improve.

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 pen, I was more than happy to oblige. In this episode, I have five valuable leadership lessons from this every day object. From This Episode: Learn more and sign up for our weekly e-newsletter,  Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential ,  here .

Leaders are always transmitting signals, whether they are intentional or not. Teams take cues from their leaders to create a culture and your culture can give you a competitive advantage. Jeff Grimshaw works to align people with their strategy and is the co-author of  Five Frequencies: Leadership Signals that Turn Culture into Competitive Advantage . With over 20 years of research, Jeff and his co...

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 that "one person" that you wish would just "get it?" Come join me for this episode and you might get an idea that will change your results and the results of your team forever. You can also sign up for my free upcoming webinar on The Power of Expectations...

This week, I am continuing to answer the challenges that our viewers have given me – asking me to derive leadership lessons from everyday, random objects. And today is especially appropriate given that it's almost the end of summer: Check out this episode for four ways that we can connect a swimming pool and leaders!

In this world of constant change, leaders are challenged with uncertainty. Brad Deutser recognized the struggle of leading through ambiguity and  founded Deutser , a consulting firm that helps organizations and their leaders achieve clarity, and the  Deutser Clarity Institute , a think tank, idea accelerator, and learning lab. Brad is also the author of  Leading Clarity: The Breakthrough Strategy...

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 learned from my summer vacation. Additional Resources: If you'd like to receive my daily email and be a part of a fun and interesting community, sign up at https://kevineikenberry.com/daily .

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 Power of Expectations .

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 incredibly hard work that our forefathers did many years ago – work that was based on a shared set of values. So today I have four questions for leaders to consider when thinking about the values that are important to them. Learn more and sign up for our...

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 Eat Mor Chikin campaign and the decision to stay closed on Sundays. Steve joins Kevin to discuss his new book, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand . He shares stories and examples that demonstrate the cultur...

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 questions - and ask any questions you have. And sign up for The Power of Expectations Webinar.

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 on our social media channels. You can catch up on previous episodes in your favorite podcast app, but in the meantime, check out this week's episode and find out how leaders can learn from…a salad fork. From this episode: Leadership Lessons from a Pog...

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 Simple Truths to Overcome Overwhelm and Achieve Peace of Mind . Janelle challenges leaders to become more aware. They need to determine if they are on automatic pilot, in both business and their personal life. All of us can recognize we are succeeding and...

Talking about the starting point for all leaders - regardless of how long or where you lead.  https://KevinEikenberry.com/Way

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 attractive. Apples have strengths and weaknesses. Sign up for the newsletter and get a FREE eBook: http://bit.ly/1LXMGB9 SUBSCRIBE NOW to Remarkable TV: http://bit.ly/1TnQCR8 New Remarkable TV episodes on YouTube every Tuesday!

1. Her definition of a sponsor. 3. Advice on how to identify your own sponsor. Additional Leadership Resources The Sponsor Effect: How to Be a Better Leader by Investing in Others  Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley by Emily Chang Learn more about Sylvia Related Episodes The Connectors Advantage with Michelle Tillis Ledermen Managing Talent Risk with Steve Trautman

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 that I put out on our social media channels – asking our viewers to submit their suggestions for these items. So catch up on last week's episode and then check out this week where I will talk about the leadership lessons that we can glean from… a pencil...

Check out this week's episode where I will compare and contrast the leadership lessons from… a pogo stick!