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What are the key leadership insights and skills needed as we move into 2025? In this end-of-year episode, Kevin answers listener questions about leadership trends, challenges, and reflections on his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin believes that leaders must move beyond rigid leadership styles to embrace flexibility, adapting their approach based on context, team needs, and organizational goals. He also highlights the importance of mindset, skill set, and habit set for leaders. While skills provide the tools for leadership, mindset ensures alignment with goals, and habit set ensures sustained application.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Book Recommendations Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership by Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything by Nate Silver Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay, and Meaning to Everyone's Work by Zeynep Ton How to Work with and Lead People Not Like You by Kelly McDonald Like this? A Guide to Excellence with Tom Peters This is Strategy with Seth Godin Join Our Community
00:44 Joining the Live Experience
01:06 Flexible Leadership Book Promo
01:57 Introduction of Lisa Ritter-McMahan
02:59 Soft Skills Leaders Need
05:21 Transitioning from Peer to Leader
07:17 Hierarchical Leadership in Government Agencies
09:00 Highlight from Flexible Leadership Book
11:13 What Excites Kevin About His New Book
12:28 Balancing Empathy and Organizational Goals
14:55 Professional Development: Inside vs. Outside Work Hours
17:30 Mindset, Skill Set, and Habit Set for Leaders
20:14 Importance of Flexibility in Organizations
22:32 Clear Communication in Remote Work
25:58 Kevin’s Reading Process for Podcasts
30:08 Memorable Moments from 2024 Guests
33:24 What Kevin Does for Fun
34:48 Kevin’s Current Reading Recommendation
36:04 Closing RemarksIf you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below.
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When was the last time you gave yourself a gift? 🎁
In this special episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares a meaningful and unexpected list of gifts we can give to ourselves. From the gift of time to the gift of grace, these thoughtful ideas go beyond material things and focus on personal growth and well-being.
This episode is a powerful reminder that while it’s better to give than receive, sometimes, we need to include ourselves on the gift list.
💡 Discover Kevin's new book, Flexible Leadership! 👉 Learn more and grab 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 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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What can leaders learn from bees about creating lasting change in organizations? Siobhan McHale tells Kevin that bees recognize when a hive is overcrowded and the need for a new home. They notice what is emerging and act, which many organizations fail to do. Kevin and Siobhan discuss how leaders can harness the power of group intelligence to foster agile, resilient organizations. She introduces the "Lens Model," a four-part, non-linear framework that includes Look Beyond: Identify and understand hidden patterns that drive organizational behavior. Experiment: Test small changes to discover effective solutions within the system. Nudge: Use subtle shifts to encourage change without creating resistance. Strengthen: Reinforce emerging changes to ensure they become embedded in the organization’s culture. She also talks about GQ, or group intelligence, as a necessary complement to IQ and EQ in today’s complex world.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
01:30 Featured Guest: Siobhan McHale
02:20 Siobhan’s Background in Change Management
04:16 Why Focus on Change Management?
05:16 The Fascination with Organizational Ecosystems
06:08 Lessons from Bees for Organizational Change
08:14 Understanding the Lens Model
12:27 The Four Steps of the Lens Model
15:40 Diagnosing Hidden Patterns in Organizations
17:45 Role of Leadership in Successful Change
20:10 Nudging vs. Pushing for Change
24:33 Leveraging Group Intelligence (GQ)
27:10 Mapping the Ecosystem to Manage Complexity
29:37 Final Thoughts on Leadership and ChangeSiobhan's Story: Siobhan McHale is the author of, The Hive Mind at Work: The Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change. She has worked across four continents, helping thousands of leaders to create more agile and productive workplaces. She also has been on the “inside” as the executive in charge of culture change in a series of large, multinational organizations. One of these inside jobs was a radical seven-year change initiative at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Bank that transformed it from the lowest-performing bank in the country into one of the highest-performing and most admired banks in the world. Professor John Kotter used her work with ANZ as a Harvard Business School case study designed to teach MBA students about managing change.
Book Recommendations The Hive Mind at Work: Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change by Siobhan McHale Brooklyn by Colm Toibin Like this? Leading Change Intelligently with Barbara Trautlein Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger Helping Leaders Change the World For the Better with Bill Novelli The Problem with Change with Ashley GoodallPodcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
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Are you really listening, or do you just think you are? 🤔
In this final episode of our series on listening, Kevin Eikenberry answers the crucial question: Who decides if you're truly listening? Learn why listening is about perception and what you can do to ensure others feel heard.
Remember: listening isn't about you—it's about them.
This episode is packed with practical insights to elevate your listening skills and strengthen your leadership abilities.
💡 Discover Kevin's new book, Flexible Leadership! 👉 Learn more and grab 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.
Learn more about our offerings:
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https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/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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Have you ever considered the leadership it takes to create a film? Kevin sits down with Harold Cronk, an award-winning director, writer, and producer to explore how lessons from film production offer unique insights into leadership, team dynamics, and vision. Harold discusses the importance of servant leadership and explains how leading highly creative teams requires fostering a culture of trust, empowering talent, and aligning individual contributions with the larger vision. He also emphasizes the significance of aligning his projects with his values, especially when tackling real-life stories. He also gives an inside baseball look into the behind-the-scenes reality of film production, debunking myths and sharing insights into the patience and precision involved in creating movies
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Harold
01:44 Introducing Harold Cronk
03:17 Harold's Career Highlights
04:07 Journey from Art Teacher to Filmmaker
06:01 Early Experiences with Directing
07:12 Leadership Lessons from Film and Teaching
09:46 Challenges of Scaling Film Productions
11:21 Navigating Studio Expectations
12:42 Leading Creative Teams
14:08 Managing Talent and Creativity
15:28 Attracting the Right Talent
17:28 Behind the Scenes on a Film Set
20:15 Challenges of Film Project Management
21:02 About the Movie "Average Joe"
23:25 Real-Life Story Behind the Film
24:00 Staying True to the Real Story
27:50 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers
29:20 Importance of Passion and Persistence
30:26 Harold’s Hobbies and Interests
31:23 Current Reading and Creative Projects
32:11 Closing ReflectionsHarold's Story: Harold Cronk is an Award-Winning Director, Writer, and Producer. His big break came when his short film, War Prayer, earned him Best Director at the 2006 Beverly Hills International Film Festival. Cronk’s first box office hit, God’s Not Dead, and the sequel, God’s Not Dead 2, landed him the opportunity to helm Unbroken: Path To Redemption for Universal Studios. Based on the life of Louis Zamperini, the film received rave reviews from audiences, earning an A cinema score, as well as the Movie Guide Award for Best Film for Mature Audiences. Recently, Cronk won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing of The Quest, a high-concept family adventure series for Disney +. Cronk’s most recent film, Average Joe, based on the life of coach Joe Kennedy, is currently in theaters across the country and boasts the highest Rotten Tomato audience score of any faith film opening weekend at 99%. To date, Cronk’s films have grossed over $100 million in the domestic box office.
https://averagejoemovie.com/
Book Recommendations Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
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Listening is more than just a communication skill—it's a trust-building superpower. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explains the most compelling reason to become a better listener and how it impacts your leadership and relationships.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
- Why listening completes the communication loop.
- How listening fosters understanding and acknowledges others.
- The #1 reason to listen: building trust.📘 Get Kevin’s New Book! Learn more about Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence and its insights on trust and leadership: 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.
Learn more about our offerings:
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https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/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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Can work and well-being go together? Kevin chats with Kelly Mackin about redefining work-life balance and understanding the psychological, emotional, and social motives that impact our professional happiness. They discuss her research-backed framework of 28 human needs and how motives vary from person to person. Kelly discusses common "dream killers" that can sabotage career satisfaction, and how leaders can foster a more supportive work culture.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Kelly
01:34 Introducing Kelly Mackin
02:24 Kelly's Personal Journey
05:00 Defining Workplace Well-Being
06:07 Shared Meaning and Mindset
07:03 The 28 Human Motives
08:52 Personalized Well-Being Needs
10:35 Identifying Top Motives
12:16 Introducing Dream Killers
13:08 Taking a Proactive Approach
14:47 Co-Creation of Well-Being
16:12 Leaders' Role in Well-Being
18:30 Organizational Culture Impact
21:22 Why Motives Change
23:27 Overview of the Well-Being Assessment
27:07 Kelly’s Hobbies and Interests
27:40 Book Recommendation
28:08 Final Reflections and Call to ActionKelly's Story: Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work and co-founder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs AssessmentTM which empowers people to create their best work life and workplace. Her expertise spans quantitative research in human behavior to fostering psychological safety, from guiding individuals in mind management coaching to imparting the practice of mindfulness meditation both in and outside of work. As a researcher, she gains insights into significant parts of our lives like values, stress, and emotions to develop frameworks to better understand the world and ourselves to make positive change. Kelly’s mission is to create a work world where we are human first and well-being is a right, not a privilege. She built Motives Met to achieve the attainable dream of a work life well-lived for all. When asked about her proudest moments, Kelly would tell you it was standing at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and at Mount Everest Base Camp. Hailing from sunny San Diego, California, you can often find her soaking up a sunset, playing beach volleyball, or sparring in the boxing ring.
https://www.motivesmet.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/
https://www.instagram.com/kellymackin_motivesmet/
https://www.tiktok.com/@motivesmet
Book Recommendations Work Life Well-Lived by Kelly Mackin
10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy Like this? How to Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More with Nataly Kogan How Leaders can Connect with People and Reduce Isolation with Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Being a Mentally Strong Leader with Scott Mautz Join Our CommunityIf you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below.
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In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry explores a powerful way to supercharge your listening skills. The key? Being fully present. Kevin dives into what it means to give someone your undivided attention, why it matters, and how it can transform your communication and leadership.
Whether you're leading a team, engaging with colleagues, or building personal relationships, mastering the art of being fully present can make all the difference. Tune in to discover actionable strategies and insights to take your listening—and your leadership—to the next level.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why being fully present is the ultimate listening hack. How eliminating distractions creates meaningful connections. The transformative power of giving someone your undivided attention. Why fully present listening is challenging—and worth the effort.Links and Resources Mentioned:
Get your copy of Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexibleMy 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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https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/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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Do you lead over or through? Jonathan Clark says leading through is finding leadership everywhere throughout the organization. He shares three essential elements of leadership: heart, mind, and soul. Leadership is fundamentally about doing what’s right and leading through positive influence rather than coercion or authority. Jonathan believes there can be “love” in leadership – more than an idea but genuine appreciation, attention, and support for colleagues.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Jonathan
00:08 Clarifying Leadership Beyond Command and Control
00:33 Welcome to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
01:13 Engage with Us on Social Media
01:44 Introduction to Jonathan Clark
02:29 Discussing the Origins of Leadership Concepts
04:04 Insights from a Cement Plant Study on Leadership
07:03 Distinguishing Leadership from Power and Control
09:29 The Process of Writing a Book with Family
10:29 Leadership as a Process of Mobilization
12:06 Exploring the Soul of Leadership
13:30 Leadership as a Moral Act
16:17 Challenges of Defining Leadership vs. Coercion
18:00 Persistence of Command-and-Control Models in Leadership
21:05 The Heart of Leadership: Focusing on Thriving People
24:18 Love as a Core Leadership Value
25:31 Making Wellness and Success of Others a Priority
26:04 The Mind of Leadership: Problem Solving and Decision-Making
28:34 Practical Advice for Leaders: Start with the Soul
29:34 Fun Facts About Jonathan Clark
29:56 Jonathan’s Current Reading: A Biography of Mitt Romney
31:09 Where to Learn More About Jonathan and His Work
32:11 Reflecting on Leadership as a Verb and a Moral Act
33:08 Closing RemarksJonathan's Story: Jonathan R. Clark is the co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Heart, Soul, and Mind of Leadership, written alongside his father and sister. He is a professor of management at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he has also served as a department chair and associate dean. His work focuses on helping leaders create the conditions under which individuals, groups, and organizations do their best collective work. He holds a master's degree from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and a doctoral degree from the Harvard Business School.
https://www.leadingthrough.co/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-clark-3734616/
Book Recommendations Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership by Kim B. Clark, Jonathan R. Clark, Erin E. Clark Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins
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In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry dives into the art of listening and shares five powerful questions every leader should ask to become a more effective communicator. These questions are simple yet transformative, designed to help you build deeper relationships, demonstrate empathy, and inspire better conversations.
Whether you’re leading a team, engaging with colleagues, or having meaningful personal discussions, these questions will take your listening skills—and your leadership—to the next level. Plus, Kevin shares insights from his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty and Leading with Confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why asking great questions is key to being a great listener. How to use emotional and logical questions to connect with others. The five must-ask listening questions that improve communication. Bonus tips to ensure understanding and offer meaningful support. Links and Resources Mentioned: Book: Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty and Leading with ConfidenceMy 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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https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/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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Have you ever considered that your best intentions as a leader can lead to self-deception and undermine your effectiveness? Kevin speaks with Victoria Trammel about how self-deception ties to our identity as leaders. Self-deception leads to what an inward mindset—an excessive and unhealthy self-focus that leads us to see ourselves and others in altered ways. She explains how leaders can act in ways that contradict their stated values, denying their team members growth and opportunity. Victoria believes, as leaders, we need to stay curious and see our team as individuals with different needs and goals.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Victoria
03:27 The Uniqueness of Leadership Books
05:32 What Makes "Leadership and Self-Deception" Successful
07:12 The Core Idea: Self-Deception
09:09 Examples of Self-Deception in Leadership
11:01 Connection Between Self-Deception and Identity
13:13 The Role of Leadership Assessments and Identity
15:15 The Relationship to Relationships in Leadership
17:17 Practical Steps to Recognize and Address Self-Deception
19:57 Feedback and Vulnerability in Leadership
21:00 The Ripple Effect of Leadership
22:45 Advice for Leaders: Start with Curiosity
24:33 How to Influence as a Leader
26:15 What Victoria Does for Fun
27:13 What Victoria Is Reading Now
28:24 Closing Thoughts and ResourcesVictoria's Story: Victoria Trammel is a co-author of Leadership and Self-Deception: the Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results, now in its 4th edition. She is a seasoned facilitator and leadership consultant who brings almost two decades of experience supporting the Intelligence Community to her work with Arbinger. She began her career in joint counterterrorism operations. In subsequent positions, Victoria continued to embrace opportunities for learning and people development through leadership roles across the Intelligence Community from small niche operational programs to enterprise-wide software development programs to corporate culture initiatives. Most recently as a program manager of 65 employees at Leidos, Victoria had the opportunity to establish and develop her program leadership team under the guidance and coaching of the Arbinger Institute. Victoria has a beautiful, blended family of 6 that enjoys planning vacations around experiencing different cultures through the power of food. She is fluent in French and speaks a couple other languages, though most of her vocabulary revolves around eating.
https://web.facebook.com/arbingerinstitute
https://twitter.com/Arbinger
https://arbinger.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arbinger-institute
Book Recommendations Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results by The Arbinger Institute Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff Like this? The Outward Mindset with Jim Ferrell The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray The Mindsets That Separate the Best Leaders with Vikram Malhotra Join Our CommunityIf you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below.
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Interrupting—it’s a habit many of us have and struggle to break. In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares practical strategies to help you stop interrupting and become a better listener. Whether you're leading a team, building relationships, or just trying to improve your communication skills, these tips will help you listen more effectively and avoid common communication pitfalls.
This is part of our ongoing series on listening, and it's a must-listen for leaders and team players alike.
Key Takeaways:
Why interrupting hinders communication and trust. How to recognize and overcome interrupting habits. Tips like "matching pace" and "waiting an extra beat." A simple gesture to remember your point without cutting someone off. Why being interested matters more than being interesting. The power of stopping and apologizing when you interrupt.Resources Mentioned:
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Are you confident in your strategy or just following a plan? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Seth Godin, and they examine the difference between strategy and tactics, the importance of addressing choices, and why leaders should embrace uncertainty to stay relevant. Seth emphasizes that strategy is not just a step-by-step plan but a philosophy of becoming. He shares his insights on systems thinking, how organizations often mistake marketing issues for strategy problems, and why traditional notions of strategic planning may be outdated. Kevin and Seth also discuss the impact of AI on decision-making, strategies for leading amidst uncertainty, and how we can leverage new tools like AI to make our strategies better.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Seth
2:06 Importance of Strategy
2:59 The Craft of Writing a Book
6:41 What Is Strategy?
7:08 Examples of Strategy in Business
9:33 AI and Strategy
12:12 Using AI for Strategic Advantage
14:13 The Network Effect
18:20 Understanding Systems in Strategy
20:16 Role of Uncertainty in Strategy
23:16 Challenges in Defining Strategy
25:25 Encouragement for Leaders
28:02 Seth's Personal Interests
28:53 Book Recommendations by Seth
30:12 Final TakeawaysSeth's Story: Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur, and most of all, a teacher. He is the author of 21 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn), and his latest book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. His book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!). In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both.
https://www.sethgodin.com/
https://seths.blog/
https://seths.blog/category/the-dip/
Book Recommendations This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life) by Seth Godin Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection by Gregg Krech
Bandwidth (An Analog Novel, 1) by Eliot Peper A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It's Everyone's Business by Adam Morgan and Mark Barden Like this? Strategic Thinking for Leaders with Rich Horwath Is it Marketing or Leadership? with Seth Godin Join Our CommunityIf you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below.
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Kevin Eikenberry shares five powerful tips to help you become a better listener. From being more curious to minimizing distractions, these practical insights can enhance your relationships and leadership abilities. Watch, subscribe, and start listening better today!
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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 do you create an amazing place to work? Is it the mac & cheese? Kevin chats with Erin Wade, founder of the wildly successful Homeroom restaurant, which specializes in one thing: mac and cheese. Erin shares the personal journey that led her from being an unhappy corporate lawyer to building a thriving business that values culture, autonomy, and joy. Erin discusses how the idea of a mac and cheese restaurant came to her on a rainy night, craving comfort food after a tough day as a lawyer. She shares her leadership viewpoint of connection, collaboration, and collective success and how focusing on process, systems, and trust empowers employees and creates extraordinary customer experience. This podcast was recorded during Virtual LeaderCon 2024.
Listen For0:00 Introductio
Meet Erin
1:24 Welcoming Erin Wade
2:10 Erin’s Background and Introduction
3:43 Becoming "The Mac and Cheese Millionaire"
4:04 From Law to Mac and Cheese
5:17 The Inspiration Behind Homeroom Restaurant
8:06 Lessons from Working in Fine Dining
10:06 Importance of Gaining Practical Experience
12:16 Erin’s Leadership Philosophy
13:10 Connection, Collaboration, and Collective Success
14:39 Erin's Violin Story Fake It Till You Make It
17:12 The Role of Reflection and Self-Listening
19:01 Passion as a Key to Fulfillment and Success
20:08 Importance of Having a Reflective Hobby
22:33 Balancing Work Passion and Life
24:32 Creating Culture and Systems in Business
28:18 Paint by Number vs Coloring Book Leadership Styles
31:11 The Stoking Out Rule for Memorable Customer Experiences
33:50 The “Color Code” System for Managing Harassment
38:10 Power of Inclusive Leadership and Collective Solutions
39:15 Restorative Discipline Making Things Right
42:35 Erin’s Approach to Reading and Staying Informed
43:14 Mac and Cheese Tips and Recommendations
44:48 Mac and Cheese Ice Cream and Other Creative Ideas
47:15 Closing RemarksErin Wade is the author of The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box. She opened a wildly popular restaurant, Homeroom, which has been covered everywhere from the Cooking Channel to the Wall Street Journal. She authored the bestselling The Mac & Cheese Cookbook, as well as a viral op-ed in the Washington Post that was named one of the publications’ best of the year. Erin's work on business culture has been covered in Forbes and The New York Times, and she was named one of thirty-five “World-Changing Women” by Conscious Company magazine. Erin has a public policy degree from Princeton and a law degree from UC Berkeley. She lives in the Bay Area with her family and an array of surfboards.
Book Recommendations The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box by Erin Wade Like this? Winning! with Gary Brackett Creating a Culture of Hospitality with Cameron MitchellPodcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
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Kevin Eikenberry dives into the crucial difference between hearing and truly listening. While hearing might seem like enough, effective listening goes beyond just capturing words—it involves active engagement, body language, and genuine attention. Kevin shares personal insights and practical tips to help you improve your listening skills, enhance your relationships, and lead more effectively.
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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 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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We have some exciting news to share with our podcast listeners! The second edition of The Long-Distance Leader is now available as an audiobook. Perfect for leaders managing remote teams, this edition provides valuable insights to boost your confidence and effectiveness in leading from afar.
Why Listen to "The Long-Distance Leader"? If you lead a remote or hybrid team, this audiobook offers practical advice and strategies to help you overcome common challenges in distance leadership. Tune in to hear Kevin explain why this audio format is ideal for busy leaders like you who are constantly on the go.
Get Your Copy Don’t miss the opportunity to improve your remote leadership skills. Get The Long-Distance Leader on Audible and start transforming the way you lead from a distance.
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What can modern leaders learn from the ancient Viking spirit to drive success and collective progress? Kevin sits down with Anders Indset, and they explore the interplay between Norway’s collective culture and the rise of world-class individual performers. Anders shares his insights into the "Viking Code," a life philosophy centered around progress, leadership, and team play, all while embracing microambitions—small, consistent goals that foster personal and collective growth.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Anders
02:00 Guest Introduction: Anders Indset
03:30 The Viking Code: Origins
06:00 Defining Success
09:30 Micro Ambitions for Progress
12:00 The Viking Code Philosophy
15:00 Overcoming Cultural Norms
20:00 Role of Play in High Performance
25:00 Personal Fun and Enjoyment
28:00 Reading and Learning
30:00 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionAnders' Story: Anders Indset is the author of, The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success. He is known as “The Business Philosopher”—is a Norwegian-born writer, deep-tech investor, and former elite athlete. He is a fifth-time Spiegel best-selling author, author of six international books, and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the influential thinkers in the fields of technology and leadership in the years to come. He is a trusted sparring partner and advisor for global leaders and top executives, and founder of Njordis Group, Global Institute of Leadership & Technology (GILT), and the Quantum Economy Alliance.
Book Recommendations The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success by Anders Indset The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain by Joe Davis The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Tell Your Family History, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More by Bruce Feiler Like this? Leadership Resilience with Ama Marston Love Your Imposter with Rita CliftonPodcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
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Did you know that great listening requires more than just your ears? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explains how listening is a full-body experience that helps you stay engaged, understand better, and be more present. Discover the key benefits of multi-sensory listening and why it's essential for effective communication, especially if you're leading a remote or hybrid team.
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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 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 can leaders ensure that their organizations not only survive but thrive in a changing world? Kevin sits down with Willie Pietersen about the importance of self-leadership, strategic direction, and interpersonal skills, framing them as the three essential domains of effective leadership. Willie explains that true leadership begins with self-awareness and is really about service to others. They also discuss the value of asking the right questions. Kevin and Willie also about how many priorities are too many. Drawing on research, Willie argues that leaders should limit themselves to three or four key priorities to maintain focus and effectiveness.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Willie
02:18 Guest Introduction: Willie Pietersen
02:40 Willie Pietersen’s New Book
03:08 Willie’s Transition to Teaching
03:38 Willie’s Passion for Learning
04:06 Kodak Insolvency and Career Transition
04:56 Teaching at Columbia University
05:07 Overcoming Teaching Challenges
05:31 Writing Journey and Book Process
06:13 Strategy and Leadership
06:36 Blog Inspirations for the Book
07:14 Leadership Insights from South Africa
08:14 Lifelong Leadership Learning
08:38 Leadership Philosophy: Self, Strategy, and Interpersonal
10:14 The Role of Questions in Leadership
11:07 Socratic Approach to Learning
12:38 People and Strategy in Leadership
14:00 Leadership Priorities: Setting the Right Number
16:00 Example from the American Revolution
18:30 Creating Effective Priorities
21:07 Final Reflections on Leadership
23:00 Closing ThoughtsWillie's Story: Willie Pietersen is the author of, Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead. He was raised in South Africa and received a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. After practicing law, he embarked on an international business career. Over twenty years, he served as the CEO of multibillion-dollar businesses such as Lever Brothers Foods Division, Seagram USA, Tropicana and Sterling Winthrop’s Consumer Health Group. In 1998, Pietersen was named Professor of the Practice of Management at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He specializes in strategy and the leadership of change. He has served as an advisor to many organizations in both the commercial and not-for-profit fields.
https://williepietersen.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen-286b149/
Book Recommendations Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead by Willie Pietersen Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Like this? Leading the Dollar General Way with Cal Turner, Jr. The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys with Payam Zamani The Journey of Leadership with Hans-Werner KaasPodcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
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