The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Each week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you see the world differently, 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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Making Stress Work For You to Achieve Your Goals with Dr. Steven Stein
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 • Duration 31:36
Can stress be a partner in achieving our goals? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Dr. Steven Stein, a world-renowned clinical psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence, to explore the concept of hardiness. The discussion centers on the three C's of hardiness: Commitment, Control, and Challenge, and how these factors help individuals and leaders effectively manage stress. Dr. Stein explains the difference between hardiness, resilience, and grit, and why understanding these differences is crucial for personal and professional growth. He also offers practical advice for leaders on how to apply these principles to enhance their leadership and support their teams in stressful situations.
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00:08 Introduction 03:45 EQ and Hardiness 04:35 Early Career and Computers 05:36 Founding of Company 06:14 Emotional Intelligence Journey 07:09 Stress Discussion 08:22 Misconceptions about Stress 08:56 Pre-COVID Mental Health Awareness 09:21 Thoughts on Stress and Mental Health 10:28 Hardiness Definition 11:12 Research on Executives 12:18 The Three C's of Hardiness 14:12 Difference between Hardiness and Grit 14:39 The Three C's Overview 15:16 Comparison with Resilience 16:16 Athlete Examples 18:25 Commitment 19:32 Reigniting Commitment 20:50 Control Discussion 22:07 Realizing What You Can Control 24:05 Challenge Discussion 25:48 The Hardy Stress Response 29:25 Conclusion
Meet Steven
Steven's Story: Dr. Steven Stein co-authored Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals with Paul T. Bartone and is the author of The EQ Leader and Emotional Intelligence for Dummies. He is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, Waterstone). A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted with military and government agencies, as well as corporate organizations. Dr. Stein currently teaches at the Directors College, an Executive Program from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Canada.
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Four Rules for Remote Leadership - Thoughts from Kevin
Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 05:22
Kevin Eikenberry shares four timeless rules for effective remote leadership, drawn from the updated second edition of The Long-Distance Leader. Whether you lead a fully remote or hybrid team, these principles will help you adapt and succeed in a virtual work environment.
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.
What if the innovation you believe in is just an illusion? Elliott Parker joins Kevin to discuss the reasons why companies often struggle with innovation, highlighting the "capitalist dilemma" where we prioritize short-term financial capital. Elliott compares modern corporations to wildfire management in the Western United States, to explain how optimizing for short-term efficiency can build up "innovation debt". He shares how to balance efficiency with the need for innovation, both in business and personal contexts.
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00:08 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:33 Elliott Parker's Journey and Background 05:55 Learning from Arthur Andersen's Collapse 08:16 Gerald Shur and the Witness Protection Program 09:03 The Capitalist Dilemma: Optimizing for Short-term Metrics 11:08 The Importance of Resilience Over Efficiency 12:01 Story of Hafthor Bjornsson and Learning Through Stress 15:13 Practical Solutions for Balancing Efficiency and Innovation 18:56 The Importance of Contrarian Views in Business 19:12 Avoiding Extremes: Bleeding from the Eyeballs vs. Complete Chaos 22:08 Learning vs. Execution Problems in Organizations 24:06 Elliott Parker's Optimism About the Future 26:13 Importance of Learning from Diverse Fields 28:08 Controlled Burns: Managing Innovation Debt 34:27 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Meet Elliott
Elliott's Story: Elliott Parker is the author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups. Originally from California, Elliott currently resides with his family in Indiana. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
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Overcoming Overwhelm - Thoughts from Kevin
Monday, September 25, 2023 • Duration 03:45
Ever felt overwhelmed by big projects? You're not alone. In today's episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares some priceless insights on how to overcome that overwhelming feeling and get started. **** Join us for our Productivity Intensive: https://kevineikenberry.com/the-productivity-intensive/
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.
Attracting, Energizing, and Retaining the Best Talent with Maura Thomas
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 • Duration 38:20
Do you feel productive? How do you measure productivity? Maura Thomas joins Kevin to discuss the pitfalls of constant busyness versus true productivity and the need for leaders to prioritize thinking. She shares that leaders and organizational culture can unintentionally hinder productivity. Leaders often underestimate their influence not only on employees' work lives but also on their personal lives, attitudes, and mental well-being.
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00:00 Introduction
00:07 Importance of creating a desirable workplace
02:15 Discussion about Maura's journey into productivity
06:50 Focus on knowledge work and defining it
08:13 Challenges of measuring productivity in knowledge work
09:01 Impact of leaders' behaviors on organizational culture
10:31 People view leaders differently than they view themselves
12:19 Four quadrants of attention management: reactive, focused, daydreaming, flow
17:20 Task switching has a cost and disrupts productivity
18:45 The difference between being busy and being productive
22:07 It's not just about the tools, but how we use them
24:41 The volume of communication in organizations is too high
26:13 Agreements are needed for communication expectations
27:10 Resetting the culture of urgency is important
28:27 Importance of efficient remote communication
29:15 Tips for effective one-on-one meetings
33:11 Impact of after-hours communication on employee stress
37:23 Closing
Meet Maura
Name: Maura Nevel Thomas
Maura's Story: Maura Nevel Thomas is the author of 6 books, including her latest, Everyone Wants to Work Here: Attract the Best Talent, Energize Your Team, and Be The Leader in Your Market. She is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. Her proprietary Empowered Productivity™ System has been embraced by the likes of NASA, Google, and Dyson. She is a TEDx Speaker, founder of Regain Your Time, author of six books, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker in Inc. Magazine. Maura is frequently featured in major business outlets including Business Insider, Fast Company, and Washington Post, and she's also a regular contributor to both Forbes and the Harvard Business Review, with articles there viewed over a million times.
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Playing Devil's Advocate to Devil's Advocates - Thoughts from Kevin
Monday, September 18, 2023 • Duration 07:02
Today, we're tackling a ubiquitous but often misunderstood character in any team dynamic: The Devil's Advocate.
Kevin Eikenberry breaks down where this term actually comes from and how the role was historically important yet carefully limited in scope. He explains the pitfalls of playing Devil's Advocate too early in brainstorming sessions and how it can squelch creative thinking. Learn practical tips on how to better facilitate such conversations for fruitful outcomes.
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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.
Nurturing a Team That Flourishes with Dan Pontefract
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 • Duration 39:23
Work-life balance. Employee engagement. Bring your best, most authentic selves to work. Dan Pontefract believes these are myths. He joins Kevin to redefine the relationship between work and life. Employees possess one of four work-life personas (blooming, budding, stunted, or renewal) and it's a leader's responsibility to understand which persona their team members possess. He also highlights the six work factors and six life factors that leaders should consider creating a supportive environment for their team members.
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00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:21 Introduction to the guest, Dan Pontefract 00:05:28:22The myth of work-life balance and the need to demarcate work and life 00:06:58 Defining demarcate and the importance of separating work and life 00:08:03 The connection between work-life bloom and leadership 00:09:00 Employee engagement as a flawed concept 00:09:53 The impact of work on our lives and the importance of seasons 00:10:36 How our lives shape our work and vice versa 00:11:19 Impact of personal situations on work performance 00:12:27 Importance of acknowledging and supporting employees' personal situations 00:13:13 Negative effects of ignoring employees' personal situations 00:13:47 Blooming as a metaphor for work-life integration 00:15:01 Blooming as a positive persona when work and life are going well 00:16:06 Other personas: budding, stunted, and renewal 00:19:20 Introduction to the book "Work Life Bloom" 00:19:42 Six work factors: trust, belonging, value, purpose, strategy, norms 00:21:07 Belonging as a key work factor 00:21:55 Belonging leads to engagement 00:23:02 Three elements of belonging: understanding, representation, and safety 00:23:57 Six life factors: meaning, relationships, well-being, skills, agency, respect 00:25:09 Difference between meaning (work) and purpose (life) 00:26:02 Integrating work purpose and life meaning 00:27:05 Open dialogue between leader and team member 00:28:51 Importance of acknowledging and addressing individual differences 00:29:13 Leaders hesitant to ask questions without answers 00:30:11 Importance of vulnerability and continuous learning for leaders 00:31:17 Shifting focus from engagement to how people feel at work and in life 00:32:14 Having honest conversations about work and life 00:33:05 Importance of empathy and being human as leaders 00:34:24 Dan's hobbies: cycling and spending time with family 00:34:59 Book recommendation: "10X Easier Than 2X" by Dan Sullivan 00:38:42 Closing remarks and gratitude from Kevin.
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Five Ways to Learn More From Webinars - Thoughts from Kevin
Monday, September 11, 2023 • Duration 06:19
Learn 5 ways to get more from every webinar and virtual event you attend! **** Virtual LeaderCon: https://virtualleadercon.com/
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.
A good leader isn't afraid of questions. Bob Tiede joins Kevin to discuss the art of questioning, this includes the importance of asking open-ended questions, not putting people in a corner, giving them the time to respond, and the opportunity to say yes. He believes that leaders often hesitate to ask questions because they feel the need to project an image of having all the answers. However, he emphasizes that asking questions not only helps leaders gain valuable insights but also empowers their team members to contribute their ideas and perspectives.
Key Takeaways:
Leaders often hesitate to ask questions because they feel the need to have all the answers.
Asking open-ended questions can lead to more meaningful conversations and better insights.
Good questions give information, but better questions lead to deeper understanding.
The art of questioning involves asking the question and then giving the person time to answer.
Creating a question culture involves practices like question storming and asking for multiple perspectives.
Listen For...
00:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Bob Tiede 00:09:39 What keeps leaders from asking questions 00:11:32 Giving answers denies space for others to contribute. 00:13:06 Leaders who project having all the answers come across as unsure. 00:13:47 Asking questions as a leader is more important now. 00:22:09 The art of questioning includes giving people time to answer. 00:25:18 The mindset of a learner is important when questioning. 00:27:32 Creating a question culture through question storming. 00:28:53 Culture and generating questions to solve issues. 00:29:25 Bob's favorite question: "What do you think?" 00:30:04 The power of asking "What else?" multiple times. 00:37:34 Conclusion and invitation to join next week's episode.
Meet Bob
Name: Bob Tiede
Bob's Story: Bob Tiede (pronounced "Tee-Dee") has been on the staff of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) for 52 years – serving 8 years in Cru Campus and then 24 years as the CEO of Josh McDowell Ministry – a Division of Cru. And Now 20 years on the U.S. Leadership Development Team – developing the next generation of leaders for Cru. Bob's blog LeadingWithQuestions.com is now in its 11th year and followed by leaders in over 200 countries. Bob has written 6 very popular books, including "Great Leaders Ask Question – a Fortune 100 List" and "Now That's a Great Question" and his newest book is the 3rd Edition of "LEADING WITH QUESTIONS" which has been Amazon's #1 Best Seller in the category of Business communication! Bob's mission is to help leaders everywhere multiply their leadership effectiveness X10 by moving from "Let Me Tell You!" to "Let Me Ask You!" Bob has been married to Sherry for 53 years and is the proud Dad of 4 adult children – all married and 8 incredible Grandchildren – all who love to ask their "Papa Bob" questions!
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Stop Being An Intermittent Learner
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 • Duration 05:01
Are you an "intermittent learner," only engaging in growth when there's a class to take or a seminar to attend? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry challenges this mindset and shows you how to become a "continual learner," a key trait for effective leaders.
What You'll Learn:
Why traditional learning methods may not give you the results you want.
Four daily habits for continual learning: Read, Watch, Reflect, and Ask.
How investing just minutes a day can compound into remarkable growth.
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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.
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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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 Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book!
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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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Name: Dan Ponefract
Dan's Story: Dan Pontefract is the author of four books: LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT, and FLAT ARMY. His latest book is WORK-LIFE BLOOM. He is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects. Since then, he has worked with organizations worldwide, including Salesforce, Amgen, the State of Tennessee, Nestlé, Canada Post, Autodesk, BMO, the Government of Canada, Manulife, Nutrien, and the City of Toronto, among others. Dan is a renowned keynote speaker who has presented at four TED events and has delivered over 600 keynotes. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria's Gustavson School of Business.
The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book!
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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 Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book!
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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