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  • Why Trust Matters More Now Than Ever with David Horsager

    Why Trust Matters More Now Than Ever with David Horsager

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    What is the most important question everyone is silently asking? According to David Horsager, the answer is clear: "Can I trust you?" In this episode, David shares why trust isn't merely a soft skill, but rather an asset that drives leadership, innovation, sales, retention, and more. He explains that a lack of trust represents the biggest cost to organizations and is the true cause behind many issues we typically attribute to communication, leadership, or marketing. Additionally, he introduces his research-backed framework of the 8 Pillars of Trust: clarity, compassion, character, competency, commitment, connection, contribution, and consistency. David also offers some tools we can use today to turn trust into results.

    David's Story: Dr. David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE, is the bestselling author of four books, including his latest, Trust Matters More Than Ever. David is CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute and a global authority on helping leaders and organizations become the most trusted in their industry. He is the inventor of The Enterprise Trust Index™, director of the annual study—The Trust Outlook™, and national bestselling author of The Trust Edge. With clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to professional sports teams and global governments, David has taken the platform across the United States and on 6 continents.

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  • This 3-Word Phrase Can Change Your Life - Thoughts from Kevin

    This 3-Word Phrase Can Change Your Life - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    These three simple words—Let. It. Go.—can truly change your life.

    In this episode of Remarkable TV, I'm challenging you to let go of what's no longer serving you—whether it's limiting beliefs, outdated habits, painful memories, or even false identities. These mental and emotional "weights" hold us back from becoming the leaders and people we're meant to be.

    In this video you'll find:
    - What "letting go" really means
    - Common things we hold onto that hinder our growth
    - How to start releasing what doesn't serve your future

    💭 Remarkable Reminder:
    “What are the things, ideas, beliefs, and memories that you are holding onto that aren't serving you? If you can name them, it's time to let them go.”

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

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  • How to Lead People Not Like You with Stephanie Chung

    How to Lead People Not Like You with Stephanie Chung

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    How do you effectively lead a team filled with individuals who are different from you? Kevin is joined by Stephanie Chung to discuss what it truly takes to lead with intention in today's diverse workforce. Stephanie’s unique leadership model is represented by the acronym ALLY—Ask, Listen, Learn, and You take action. This framework emphasizes the importance of leaders actively engaging with their team members to understand and support them, particularly those who may not share the same background, identity, or experiences. She dives into each component, providing practical advice and candid examples, including a powerful story known as “The Damsel in Distress.” Stephanie also introduces another valuable acronym, EARN—Establish psychological safety, Assure alignment, Rally the troops, and Navigate the narrows, guiding leaders in creating environments where all team members can thrive.

    Listen For

    00:00 Introduction: Leading People Who Are Not Like You
    00:35 Welcome and Live Podcast Info
    01:17 Sponsor Message: Flexible Leadership
    02:12 Guest Introduction: Stephanie Chung
    03:09 Stephanie’s Leadership Journey
    06:29 Why This Book? The Heart Behind Ally Leadership
    07:44 Overview of ALLY: Ask, Listen, Learn, Take Action
    08:51 The Modern Workforce: Diversity in Every Dimension
    10:17 Why the Term "Ally" Matters
    11:17 The Damsel in Distress Story
    18:44 Ask, Listen, Learn: Leadership in Practice
    19:09 The EARN Framework for Earning Ally Status
    21:39 Creating Psychologically Safe Teams
    24:50 Walk-a-Mile: Building Empathy in Teams
    25:11 Leaders Must Demonstrate Allyship
    27:10 Stephanie's Self-Care and Cultural Immersion Practices
    30:07 What Leaders Can Do to Grow: Simple Actions
    30:13 What Stephanie Is Reading Now
    31:20 Where to Learn More About Stephanie
    32:54 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    Stephanie Chung is the author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. She is the first African-American president of a private aviation company. Under her leadership, her sales team consistently exceeded their nearly $1 billion annual quota, and with over 30 years of experience, Stephanie is a powerhouse in driving business growth and success.

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  • Playing the Long Game: Why Great Leaders Think Long-Term - Thoughts from Kevin

    Playing the Long Game: Why Great Leaders Think Long-Term - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    Are you willing to play the long game?

    In this episode of Remarkable TV and The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry explores why playing the long game is one of the most powerful habits leaders can develop—especially in a world dominated by instant gratification. He shares a compelling story and challenges us to lead with purpose, patience, and a focus on long-term results.

    You’ll learn:
    - What it means to “play the long game” as a leader
    - Why short-term thinking limits your impact
    - How to align your goals with a broader purpose
    - How patience and perspective elevate leadership effectiveness

    If you're ready to make a lasting impact and lead with intention, this episode is for you.

    📖 Want to learn more about being a flexible leader?
    Grab a sample chapter of Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

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  • The Psychology of Leadership with SĂŠbastien Page

    The Psychology of Leadership with Sébastien Page

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    How can lessons from sports and psychology transform the way we lead, especially when the pressure is on? Kevin is joined by Sebastien Page to explore how high-performance mindsets from sports apply to leadership. They discuss how goal-induced blindness, where an intense focus on achieving goals can obscure ethical or practical considerations, impacts leaders and organizations. Sebastien shares how strong relationships, not fame or fortune, are the most significant predictors of long-term happiness and fulfillment. The episode also highlights a few of the eighteen principles from the book, including: Don’t Die on Everest – The dangers of goal-induced blindness. Think About Death – Why zooming out to the end of your life can sharpen your focus today.

    Listen For

    00:00 Introduction: Leadership and Self-Awareness
    01:03 Book Promo: Flexible Leadership
    01:57 Guest Introduction: Sebastien Page
    03:21 Opening Banter and Book Discussion Kickoff
    03:54 Sebastien’s Journey from Finance to Leadership Psychology
    05:34 Key Insight: Sports Psychology Isn’t About Winning
    07:13 Federer’s 54% Win Rate and the Power of Marginal Gains
    08:04 Not a Book About Sports but About Resilience
    09:19 Why Positive and Personality Psychology Matter
    10:05 The Gummy Bear Story: Ethics vs. Goals
    13:18 Positive Psychology’s Key Finding: Relationships Matter Most
    14:36 Goals, Leadership, and Broader Impact
    17:17 Principle 1: Don’t Die on Everest
    20:19 How to Recognize and Avoid Goal-Induced Blindness
    24:07 Principle 11: Think About Death
    26:01 Stephen Covey’s Influence and the Book Title Journey
    27:21 Applying These Ideas to Your Team
    28:24 Counterintuitive Leadership Lessons
    29:59 Fun and Reading: Running and Billionaire Biographies
    31:29 Where to Connect with Sebastien
    32:13 Kevin’s Final Question: Now What
    32:55 Wrap-Up: Climbing Everest or Not

    Sébastien's Story: Sébastien Page is the author of The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself! Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. He has more than two decades of leadership experience and has done extensive research on positive, sports, and personality psychology. He currently oversees a team of investment professionals actively managing over $500 billion in Assets Under Management. He has also written two finance books: Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know, and the co-authored Factor Investing and Asset Allocation, and he has won six annual research-paper awards: two from The Financial Analysts Journal and four from The Journal of Portfolio Management. He appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and in 2022 was named a Top Voice in Finance by LinkedIn. He has been quoted extensively in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron’s. Sébastien lives in Maryland with his wife and kids.

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  • Getting Past Blame - Thoughts from Kevin

    Getting Past Blame - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    Blame is easy—but it's also a barrier to your growth, your relationships, and your results. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares a powerful mindset shift that can help you move from blame to ownership.

    You’ll learn:
    - Why blaming others holds you back as a leader
    - How language and perspective fuel blame
    - The ONE question you can ask to be more accountable and effective

    👉 Are you ready to stop pointing fingers and start making progress?

    📌 Remember: When you point at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you. Let’s explore what that really means—and how it can change your leadership forever.

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

    Learn more about our offerings:

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

  • Creating Meaningful Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles

    Creating Meaningful Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    What makes work meaningful, and how can leaders create that experience for their teams? Kevin is joined by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, who state that their research shows nearly 50% of an employee's experience of meaning at work is tied to what their leaders do or fail to do. Meaningful work is the upstream factor that drives engagement, productivity, innovation, and the bottom-line results that organizations want. The conversation centers around the Three C’s of Meaningful Work: Community – Creating authentic connections and a sense of belonging among team members, even in remote or hybrid work environments. Contribution – Helping employees see the impact of their work and making clear connections between daily tasks and larger organizational goals. Challenge – Supporting team members as they grow, learn, and take on meaningful tasks, balancing stretch assignments with strong support.

    Listen For

    00:00 Intro: Why Meaningful Work Matters
    00:45 Welcome to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast
    01:35 Sponsor: Flexible Leadership Book
    02:30 Guest Introductions: Wes Adams and Tamara Myles
    04:01 The Origin of the Book and Their Research
    05:35 The Leader’s Role in Creating Meaning
    06:13 Why Meaning is Crucial for Performance
    07:50 Leaders as a Leverage Point for Meaning
    08:50 The Three C’s of Meaningful Work
    09:53 C1: Community – What It Is and Why It Matters
    11:12 Building Community in Hybrid and Remote Work
    12:12 Inside Scoop Practice for Deeper Connections
    13:16 Home Base Teams: Dropbox’s Neighborhood Model
    16:59 High Purpose vs Low Purpose Team Activities
    18:22 Empowering Employees to Build Community
    20:06 C2: Contribution – Driving Greater Impact
    21:33 Purpose vs Meaning – Understanding the Difference
    22:11 Calendly’s Mission: Saving Time as Meaning
    23:03 Storytelling and Making Work Personal
    24:12 Highlighting the Impact of Individual Roles
    25:07 C3: Challenge – The Growth-Minded Definition
    26:04 Balancing High Challenge with High Support
    27:40 Everyday Examples of Meaningful Challenge
    28:43 Why All 3 C’s Matter – Not Just Contribution
    29:32 Immediate Leadership Action: Give Positive Feedback
    30:51 Meaning Can Happen in Any Job, Every Day
    31:24 Fun Question: What Do You Do for Fun
    32:39 What Are You Reading
    34:25 Where to Learn More: makeworkmeaningful.com
    35:33 Final Thought: Now What Will You Do

    Wes Adams and Tamara Myles are the authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee.

    Wes is the CEO of SV Consulting Group. He partners with Fortune 500s and scaling companies to develop high-impact leaders and design operating structures that support high-performing teams. He is also a positive psychology researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies the leadership practices and organizational structures that help employees thrive.

    Tamara Myles is an accomplished consultant, author, and international speaker with over two decades of experience helping leaders improve business performance. She is the author of The Secret to Peak Productivity, which introduced her proprietary Peak Productivity Pyramid framework. Tamara’s insights have been featured in leading publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, USA Today, and Business Insider. She has worked with clients such as Microsoft, KPMG, MassMutual, and Google. Tamara has a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also serves as an instructor in the master’s program and a trainer for the world-renowned Penn Resilience Program. She is a professor in the Master of Science in Leadership program at Boston College, where she integrates cutting-edge research into practical applications for leadership and organizational success. She lives in Concord, Massachusetts.

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  • How Many Meetings Are Too Many? - Thoughts from Kevin

    How Many Meetings Are Too Many? - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    Are you drowning in meetings?
    In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores a common leadership challenge: How many meetings are too many? The answer may not be a number—but a shift in mindset, purpose, and effectiveness.

    Discover:
    ✅ How to clarify your desired meeting outcome
    ✅ How to decide whether a meeting is truly necessary
    ✅ How to choose the right people for your meeting
    ✅ Tips to stay focused and finish strong
    ✅ Why meetings ARE part of your real work

    If you're tired of unproductive, time-wasting meetings, this episode is for you. Make your meetings more intentional, effective, and meaningful.

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

    Learn more about our offerings:

    ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters
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    Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:
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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

  • Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow

    Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    How can you be authentic in a way that strengthens your leadership and personal success? Kevin sits down with Jeanne Sparrow to chat about what authenticity truly means, why it matters for leaders, and how you can live it out with courage and confidence. Jeanne explains that being authentic isn't simply about being yourself; it's about knowing yourself deeply, having the bravery to express it, and using it to advance your work and connect with others meaningfully. Kevin and Jeanne explore the relationship between authenticity and confidence, the role of leaders in creating environments where team members feel safe to be themselves, and the transformational power of understanding your value and values.

    Listen For

    00:00 Introduction: What is authenticity?
    02:02 Meet Jeanne Sparrow
    03:38 Jeanne’s media career highlights
    04:59 How Jeanne’s podcast led to her book
    07:09 The “inside knowledge” of broadcasting
    08:03 Why this is still a leadership book
    08:40 Jeanne’s definition of authenticity
    09:46 A powerful example of authenticity at work
    12:46 Creating safety for authenticity
    13:49 Why "fearless" authenticity matters
    16:00 Jeanne’s junior high story
    18:00 Her dad’s three truths about authenticity
    20:08 The link between identity, value, and service
    21:14 What does authenticity sound like?
    23:08 Code-switching and being real
    24:16 The foundation Live it Tell it Sell it
    26:08 Authenticity and confidence
    29:18 Clarity as the source of confidence
    30:41 Authentic leaders give others permission
    31:02 Why authenticity matters at the top
    32:17 We don’t have time to be inauthentic
    33:34 Jeanne on food, wine, and salsa dancing
    33:39 What she’s reading Atomic Habits
    35:05 Where to find Jeanne and her book
    36:05 Kevin’s final question Now what?
    36:45 Wrap-up and next week’s teaser

    Jeanne's Story: Jeanne Sparrow is the author of Fearless Authenticity: Lead Better, Sell More, and Speak Sensationally. She is a multi-hyphenate communicator. Her extensive repertoire includes hosting her own daily morning TV talk show for seven years, co-hosting daily radio shows with media giants Steve Harvey, George Wallace, and Doug Banks, and interviewing hundreds of Hollywood heavyweights. She now hosts a weekly radio show on V103, the top-ranked iHeart Radio station in Chicago, and hosts the “Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow” podcast on the iHeart Podcast Network. She appears regularly on top-rated Chicago TV stations as a fill-in host and guest. She’s a long-time voiceover artist, doing hundreds of commercials for national brands, and an actor in commercials and on broadcast television, including Fox’s “Empire,” and NBC’s “Chicago Med, and Magnum P.I.” Jeanne has spoken to and consulted for many nonprofit organizations and corporations including: AES, Women in Insurance Leadership, AT&T, Guaranteed Rate, Ravinia, iHeartRadio, and Governors State University. She’s a respected faculty member at Northwestern University, teaching at the graduate level in the School of Communication

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  • What Do You Celebrate? - Thoughts from Kevin

    What Do You Celebrate? - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    We’re great at celebrating birthdays and personal milestones—but are we celebrating enough at work? In this episode, I explore why workplace celebrations matter and how we can make them more intentional and meaningful.

    I share questions you can ask yourself and your team to determine what’s worth celebrating and how to do it in a way that reinforces your culture, motivates your people, and aligns with your organizational goals.

    Whether you lead a remote team, a hybrid team, or a traditional office-based one, you'll walk away with ideas to bring more purposeful recognition and joy into your workplace—without forced fun or awkward moments.

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

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  • Win the Inside Game with Steve Magness

    Win the Inside Game with Steve Magness

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    Are you thriving or just surviving? Steve Magness joins Kevin to discuss how many of us operate in psychological survival mode far more often than we realize, treating everyday workplace challenges as threats rather than growth opportunities. They explore the psychological traps of modern stress responses, protective systems, and the impact of flattening our identities. They also cover accepting “messiness”, the balance between short-term comfort and long-term growth, redefining success, and why authenticity must go beyond performance to resonate.

    Listen For

    00:00 Introduction to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
    01:33 Introducing Guest Steve Magness
    02:25 Steve Magness' Background and New Book
    03:15 Steve’s Journey from Running to Coaching
    05:02 The Dangers of Win at All Costs Mentality
    05:24 From Survival to Thriving The Purpose of the Book
    06:09 The Modern Survival Mode Explained
    07:14 The Four Protective Systems of the Brain
    08:53 Why We Struggle to Accept and Learn
    11:25 The Challenge of Moving Past Natural Responses
    12:15 Leadership and Survival Mode in Everyday Life
    13:07 Flattening the World Simplifying People and Ourselves
    16:09 How Flattening Ourselves Makes Us Fragile
    18:09 Accepting the Messiness of Who You Are
    19:05 Resilience Through Embracing Complexity
    21:24 Instagram vs Real Life Identity Example
    22:15 Leadership Accountability and Avoiding Deflection
    23:16 Real vs Performative Authenticity
    24:40 Why Actions and Words Must Align for True Leadership
    25:07 Authenticity vs Using It as an Excuse
    26:13 Defining Thriving Autonomy Significance Belonging
    28:02 Thriving at Work and Intrinsic Motivation
    28:46 Advice for Leaders Start with Yourself
    30:54 Learning to Lose and Resilience in Leadership
    31:11 Steve’s Book Recommendation The Science of Storytelling
    32:21 Final Thoughts and Steve’s Contact Info
    34:00 Kevin’s Now What Call to Action
    35:26 Closing

    Steve's Story: Steve Magness is the author of Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving and Free Yourself Up to Perform. He is a world-renowned performance expert as well as the bestselling author of Do Hard Things and The Science of Running, and coauthor of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. He is the co-host of the podcast, Farewell, and co-founder of The Growth Equation. He has written for The Atlantic, Runner’s World and Sports Illustrated, and he has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, and others. Magness has served as a performance coach and speaker for teams and individuals in the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, the US military, and numerous companies and organizations. He lives in Houston, Texas.

    Book Recommendations Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself Up to Perform by Steve Magness Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness A Story is a Deal: How to use the science of storytelling to lead, motivate and persuade by Will Storr
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  • What Leaders Can Learn from Trees

    What Leaders Can Learn from Trees

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    What can a tree teach you about being a better leader? More than you might think.

    In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry draws powerful lessons from the natural world—specifically trees—to help you become a more stable, adaptable, and effective leader. Learn how to stay rooted in your values while remaining flexible in your approach to leadership challenges. 🌳

    🌟 Key Takeaways:
    - The importance of being rooted in principles, values, and purpose
    - How flexibility in your leadership approach strengthens your effectiveness
    - Why true leadership is about balance: being both strong and adaptable

    💬 Got a word you want Kevin to connect to leadership? Drop it in the comments or email us at [email protected]. If we use your word, you’ll get a free journal and a shoutout in a future episode!

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

  • Become the Manager You Want to Be with Sabina Nawaz

    Become the Manager You Want to Be with Sabina Nawaz

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    What if your well-intentioned leadership style is holding your team back? Kevin sits down with Sabina Nawaz to discuss the illusion of "bad bosses," the myth of singular authenticity, and the impact of pressure on leadership behaviors. Sabina introduces the idea that it’s pressure, not power, that corrupts and outlines the three primary pressure pitfalls leaders fall into: controlling, abdicating, and automating. They talk about why delegation often fails and how unexamined internal “hungers” sabotage our best efforts and intentions, as ell as how leaders can learn to shift their identity to better serve their teams.

    Listen For

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
    00:37 Join the Community Live on Facebook/LinkedIn
    01:28 About Flexible Leadership (Book Promo)
    02:22 Meet Sabina Nawaz
    03:04 Sabina’s Career Journey and Background
    03:56 Becoming a “Bad Boss” After Parental Leave
    05:49 Are There Really Bad Bosses?
    06:48 Pressure vs. Power What Really Corrupts?
    07:41 Myth of Singular Authenticity
    09:08 Identity and the Limits of Authenticity
    10:41 Promotion and the Danger of Strengths
    11:44 The Power Gap in Leadership
    13:01 Understanding the Impact of Your Authority
    15:36 Pressure Pitfalls Overview
    16:27 Pitfall 1 Unmet Hungers
    17:43 The Trap of Needing Approval
    18:40 Sole Provider Syndrome
    20:22 Pitfall 2 Abdicating Responsibility
    21:51 The Delegation Mistake Most Leaders Make
    23:32 Abdication vs. True Delegation
    24:01 Sabina’s Self-Diagnostic Questions
    25:28 Avoiding the “Yeah, But” Trap
    26:27 Communication Fault Lines Just Shut Up
    27:56 The Power of Listening in Leadership
    29:01 Every Action Has a Reaction
    30:10 Sabina’s Personal Interests and Books She’s Reading
    32:10 Where to Connect with Sabina and Get the Book
    32:52 Final Leadership Challenge and Episode Wrap-Up

    Sabina's Story: Sabina Nawaz is the author of You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). She is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina routinely gives speeches each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for and been featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.

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  • How Patient Are You With Yourself? - Thoughts from Kevin

    How Patient Are You With Yourself? - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    How patient are you with yourself?

    In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, I’m challenging you to reflect on an important leadership skill: giving yourself the same patience and grace you extend to others.

    We’ll explore:
    - What your self-talk says when things don’t go as planned
    - How to zoom out and gain perspective when you feel stuck
    - Why staying in the present moment builds patience and confidence
    - How building personal patience strengthens your leadership and reduces stress for you and your team

    Leadership is a journey, not a destination. These practical questions and insights will help you be kinder to yourself while still striving for excellence.

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

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  • How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge with Melody Wilding

    How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge with Melody Wilding

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    Do you know how to effectively communicate with someone in a higher position, such as your boss, a board, or anyone in a position of authority? Kevin welcomes Melody Wilding, who shares strategies and conversation frameworks to help professionals at all levels navigate complex relationships with their leaders. Melody and Kevin discuss the concept of “managing up”; not as sucking-up or people-pleasing, but to take ownership of your success by fostering productive and respectful relationships with those in charge. They also discuss the critical conversations outlined in her book and dive into three in particular: the boundaries conversation, the feedback conversation, and the styles conversation. Melody emphasizes the "triple win" philosophy, which focuses on finding solutions that benefit you, your boss, and the organization. She offers practical advice for leaders on how to facilitate managing up for their team members, such as asking, "What do you need from me?"

    Listen For

    00:00 Introduction
    01:23 Guest Introduction: Melody Wilding
    02:16 Welcome and Opening Question
    03:05 The Psychology of Managing Up
    04:11 Everyone Has a Boss
    05:18 The “Why Isn’t My Boss in This Class?” Problem
    06:08 Managing Up Isn’t About Excusing Bad Leadership
    07:11 Managing Up Is for You
    08:20 The 10 Conversations Framework
    09:01 Boundaries Conversation
    10:28 Setting Expectations and Clarifying Priorities
    12:06 Creating Win-Win Outcomes
    14:20 Feedback Conversation
    16:25 Building Trust Through Positive Feedback
    17:27 From Labels to Behavior: The ABC Model
    19:33 Constructive Proposals, Not Complaints
    20:28 Styles Conversation
    22:49 It’s About Them, Not You
    24:54 Avoiding Labels and Confirmation Bias
    26:05 Meet the Needs of Your Boss
    27:09 Ethical Visibility and Remote Work
    28:37 Help Your Boss Help You
    29:42 Make it Easier for People to Manage Up to You
    30:38 One-on-Ones as Strategic Tools
    32:14 The Leadership Book Question
    33:12 What Do You Do for Fun
    34:23 Learn More: ManagingUp.com
    35:15 Final Thoughts: What Will You Do

    Melody's Story: Melody Wilding is the bestselling author of Trust Yourself: Stop
    Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge. She is a licensed social worker with a master’s degree from Columbia University, a professor of human behavior at Hunter College in New York City, and a former emotions researcher at Rutgers University. For more than a decade, she’s helped top performers and leadership at the world’s most successful companies to communicate more clearly, prevent burnout, and transform complicated workplace dynamics into powerful alliances that impact the bottom line. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, to name a few. She’s a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and CNBC.

    https://melodywilding.com/

    http://managingup.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding/

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  • How Patient are You with Others? - Thoughts from Kevin

    How Patient are You with Others? - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    How patient are you with others—especially as a leader? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores why patience is more than just a virtue—it’s a leadership skill that impacts trust, engagement, and your effectiveness as a coach.

    Kevin walks through the common triggers that test our patience (like stress, urgency, and mood), and he offers practical steps to help you respond more thoughtfully—even in high-pressure situations.

    Discover how understanding your own mindset can help you show more grace and build stronger, more productive relationships.

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

  • Bringing Values to Life at Work with Laura Hamill

    Bringing Values to Life at Work with Laura Hamill

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    What makes culture so powerful, and why do so many organizations get it wrong? Kevin sits down with organizational psychologist Laura Hamill to discuss the disconnect between the practice of culture and the science of culture. Laura defines culture not just as what’s visible on the surface, but as the underlying "collective set of reasons why" behaviors occur in organizations. She explains why leaders must bridge the gap between aspirational values and actual workplace experiences and introduces the concept of cultural betrayal. The discussion also covers the difference between culture and climate, the role of middle managers in operationalizing values, and how behaviors and norms shape what is truly valued in the workplace.

    Listen For

    00:00 Welcome and Introduction
    02:10 Guest Introduction: Laura Hamill
    02:44 Opening Remarks and Book Background
    03:10 Laura’s Journey to Studying Culture
    04:46 Bridging Science and Practice in Culture
    05:20 Why the Book is Called "The Power of Culture"
    06:58 Leaders' Role in Culture and Power
    09:15 Defining Culture
    10:23 Culture vs. Climate
    14:24 Real World Example of Cultural Disconnect
    16:37 Aspirational vs. Actual Culture
    20:24 Simple Culture Exercise for Teams
    23:10 Cultural Betrayal and Its Impact
    25:23 Leading Culture Change Over Time
    28:08 Intentional Culture Circle and Behavior Focus
    29:24 Role of Mid-Level Leaders in Culture
    30:12 Frontline and Leadership Roles in Culture
    31:01 What Laura Does for Fun
    32:10 What Laura is Reading
    33:01 How to Connect with Laura and Buy the Book
    34:04 Final Reflections and Takeaways

    Laura's Story: Dr. Laura Hamill is the author of The Power of Culture: Bringing Values to Life at Work. She is an organizational psychologist and business leader, focusing on the intersection of science and HR. Laura is an expert on creating great places to work. Her research is centered around employee well-being, employee engagement, and organizational culture. She is the owner of Paris Phoenix Group, a consulting firm specializing in driving impactful research and outcomes. Laura was also a co-founder of Limeade, an employee experience software company, where she held the dual roles of Chief People Officer and Chief Science Officer. Laura earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in industrial/organizational psychology from Old Dominion University and a B.A. in psychology from the University of North Carolina.

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    http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahamill

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  • Patience Can Be More Than Waiting - Thoughts from Kevin

    Patience Can Be More Than Waiting - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    Kevin Eikenberry challenges the traditional notion of patience as merely waiting. Instead, he introduces the concept of proactive patience — a dynamic and intentional approach that involves movement, reflection, and growth even during periods of waiting.

    Kevin highlights the balance between slowing down without becoming passive and maintaining forward momentum without forcing outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, trusting the process, and maintaining a long-term orientation, especially in uncertain times. This mindset shift helps leaders continue progressing toward their goals even when immediate results aren't visible.

    Key Takeaways

    Patience isn't passive: True patience involves intentional action, not just idle waiting.

    Proactive patience: Strike a balance between pausing and continuing to work toward your vision.

    Keep your goals in sight: Maintain focus on your long-term objectives even during pauses.

    Reflect and act: Use moments of waiting for thoughtful reflection that leads to deliberate action.

    Trust the process: Growth often includes plateaus and setbacks — stay committed to the journey.

    Think long-term: See waiting as a temporary moment within a larger path of progress.

    Flexible Leadership: Kevin ties these ideas to his new book, encouraging a mindset of "both/and" rather than "either/or."

    Resources Mentioned

    Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence
    Learn more and get your copy: https://KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible

    My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

    I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.

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    About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere’s).

    About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

  • Cultivating Autonomy, Authority and Leadership in Every Role with Judith Katz and Fred Miller

    Cultivating Autonomy, Authority and Leadership in Every Role with Judith Katz and Fred Miller

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    Are you empowering others or unleashing agency? In this episode, Judith Katz and Fred Miller join Kevin to discuss the role of agency in the workplace. While autonomy and authority are often topics of discussion, agency — the ability for all individuals, regardless of their role or tenure, to possess power, influence, and a voice — is crucial for high-performance organizations. They explain how organizational cultures often "smother" this natural agency through excessive rules, approvals, and "checkers checking checkers," which leads to the slow implementation of even the best strategies. Judith and Fred highlight that organizations need to transition from control-based leadership to trust-based leadership.

    Listen For

    00:08 Autonomy, Authority, and Agency Introduction
    00:40 Join Future Episodes Live + Book Promo
    01:31 Introducing Judith Katz and Fred Miller
    02:15 Background of the Guests and Their Work
    02:58 Focus on Their Book: The Power of Agency
    03:43 Fred's Journey to Writing the Book
    05:22 Constraints in Organizations Today
    06:15 Speed vs. Bureaucracy and Motivation for the Book
    07:03 Judith on Why the Book Matters Now
    08:08 Uncovering Ideas and Talent in the Workplace
    08:38 Defining Agency
    10:02 Who Should Have Agency in Organizations
    10:26 Agency vs. Empowerment
    11:34 The Natural State of Human Agency
    12:16 Smothering vs. Unleashing Agency
    12:43 Empowerment as Bestowing vs. Agency as Unleashing
    13:42 Is the Trend Toward or Away from Agency?
    15:16 Organizational Culture Post-COVID
    16:14 Importance of Being Physically Together Sometimes
    17:21 Human Connection and In-Person Insights
    18:17 Discretionary Energy Drives Great Organizations
    18:53 Skills Needed for Practicing Agency
    19:55 Trust, Experimentation, and Continuous Improvement
    21:13 Ownership and Decision-Making in Action
    22:16 Fear of Going Big in Organizational Culture
    23:05 Leadership and Facilitation for Voice
    24:14 Mindset Shift Needed for Agency
    25:05 Fear, Control, and Trust in Talent
    26:29 Talent Retention Through Agency
    27:17 Disengagement and Side Gigs
    28:03 Saying Yes as a Leadership Strategy
    29:07 The Core of Agency in Action
    29:34 What the Guests Do for Fun
    30:41 What They’re Reading Now
    32:09 Where to Find the Book and Connect
    33:39 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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  • Finding Safety in Uncertainty - Thoughts from Kevin

    Finding Safety in Uncertainty - Thoughts from Kevin

    · The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

    In times of uncertainty, many leaders freeze, worry, or retreat — but what if there was a better way?

    In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the common reactions to uncertainty that hold us back, and he offers four proactive strategies to help you lead with confidence even when the path isn't clear. This episode draws directly from Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence, and offers immediately applicable tools to help you become a more adaptable and resilient leader.

    🔍 Discover:
    - Why withdrawal, denial, and overthinking don’t serve you
    - Four powerful, action-oriented strategies to respond to uncertainty
    - How curiosity, learning, and experimentation can provide clarity
    - Why pattern recognition helps build leadership confidence

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