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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 āmanaging upā; 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 For00:00 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 āWhy Isnāt My Boss in This Class?ā Problem
06:08 Managing Up Isnāt 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 Itās 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 DoMelody'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 masterās 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, sheās helped top performers and leadership at the worldās 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. Sheās 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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Book Recommendations Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge by Melody Wilding Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work by Melody Wilding Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness by Dr. Emily Anhalt Like this? Managing Up with Mary Abbajay Trusting Yourself with Melody Wilding 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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How patient are you with othersāespecially as a leader? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores why patience is more than just a virtueāitās 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 thoughtfullyāeven 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 Iām 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 ā 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 ā 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 Deereās).
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 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 whatās 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 For00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:10 Guest Introduction: Laura Hamill
02:44 Opening Remarks and Book Background
03:10 Lauraās 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 TakeawaysLaura'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.
https://www.parisphoenixgroup.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahamill
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Book Recommendations The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work by Laura Hamill A Cognitive Theory of Cultural Meaning (Publications of the Society for Psychological Anthropology, Series Number 9) by Claudia Strauss and Naomi Quinn Leadership on the Line, With a New Preface: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Change by Ronald A. Heifetz and Marty Linsky Like this? Solving the Culture Puzzle with Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry How Leaders Can Create a Company Culture That Doesn't Suck with S. Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt Culture is the Way with Matt Mayberry 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 challenges the traditional notion of patience as merely waiting. Instead, he introduces the concept of proactive patience ā 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 TakeawaysPatience 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 ā 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 MentionedFlexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence
Learn more and get your copy: https://KevinEikenberry.com/FlexibleMy name is Kevin Eikenberry and Iām 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 ā 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 ā We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.
Learn more about our offerings:
ā”ļø FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters
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ā”ļø SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:
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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 Deereās).
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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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 ā the ability for all individuals, regardless of their role or tenure, to possess power, influence, and a voice ā 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 For00:08 Autonomy, Authority, and Agency Introduction
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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 Theyāre Reading Now
32:09 Where to Find the Book and Connect
33:39 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionFlexible Leadership is every leaderās guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.
Book Recommendations The Power of Agency by Frederick A. Miller and Judith H. Katz No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Like this? Understanding Employee Engagement with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson Creating a Culture of Reinvention - Lessons from Netflix with Erin Meyer A Practical Guide for Building Engagement with Brian Hartzer -
In times of uncertainty, many leaders freeze, worry, or retreat ā 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 Kevinās 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.
š Discover:
- Why withdrawal, denial, and overthinking donāt 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 confidenceš Want a sneak peek of Kevinās new book? Download a free chapter here: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible
My name is Kevin Eikenberry and Iām 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 ā 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 ā 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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Are we in a modern renaissance? Kevin welcomes Dr. Christie Smith to discuss the major shifts impacting leadership today, including distributed teams, AI, workforce expectations, and global uncertainties. Dr. Smith introduces the concept of gray-collar workers, a growing segment of the workforce that combines blue- and white-collar roles and explains why traditional leadership models are no longer adequate. She also breaks down the Essential Leadership Flywheel, which advances beyond emotional intelligence to emotional maturity. This focuses on suspending self-interest, fostering curiosity, and genuinely understanding the context in which employees operate.
Listen For00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:01 Kevinās Book Flexible Leadership
01:56 Meet Dr. Christie Smith
03:06 The Journey Behind the Book
04:24 Early Influences and Advocacy
05:24 Why Now The Timing of the Book
07:19 Framing Leadership in a Complex World
08:20 Leadership is Hard
10:23 The Challenge of Polarization
12:33 A Modern Renaissance Hope and Opportunity
14:27 Leadership and the Human Centered Workplace
15:31 Centering Humans in the Digital Age
16:55 Defining Gray Collar Workers
19:05 Empowerment and Gray Collar Jobs
20:28 Four Human Needs in the Workplace
21:00 The Power of Agency in Leadership
22:15 From Emotional Intelligence to Emotional Maturity
24:24 Essential Leadership Flywheel
25:21 Suspending Self Interest as a Leader
26:22 Why Leadership Trust is Declining
28:02 Investing in People Drives Results
29:09 Contextual Competence A Modern Imperative
30:53 Flexibility Empathy and Humanity at Work
32:18 Rapid Fire Fun and Reading
34:30 Learn More About Christie and the Book
35:57 The Final Question Now WhatChristie's Story: Dr. Christie Smith is the co-author of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership with Kelly Monahan. She has over 35 years of experience advising the C-Suite of Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of The Humanity Studioā¢, a research and advisory institute dedicated to improving the way we live by revolutionizing the way we work. She has held global leadership positions at Deloitte, Apple, and Accenture as a highly respected expert in leadership, talent management, organizational design, workforce management, change management, and executive team performance. She is a highly sought-after speaker on business strategy, leadership and culture, DEI, people analytics, and the impact of workforce technologies and AI. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review, to name a few. Christie received her doctorate in Clinical Social Work with a focus on leadership and culture from New York University.
https://www.humanity.studio/
https://www.smith-monahan.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiesmithphd/
https://www.instagram.com/christiesmith.phd
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Book Recommendations Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership by Christie Smith and Kelly Monahan The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins Winston Churchill Biography: Lessons from a Visionary Leader by Douglas Glenn Rohde Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant Like this? Building Workplaces Fit for Humans with David Brendel and Ryan Stelzer How Work Works Now with Michelle King 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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When is different actually better? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin shares a personal example of breaking from routine and explores how ādifferentā can lead to growth, innovation, and new perspective.
From comfort zones to habit loops, Kevin dives into the psychology of sameness ā and offers compelling reasons why leaders need to occasionally disrupt their own patterns to stay flexible and fresh. This isnāt just about filming in a new location ā itās a metaphor for embracing change and stepping into the unknown.
š” If you're looking for practical leadership insight in a world full of change, this episode is for you.
š Want more on this topic? Grab your copy of Flexible Leadership here: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible
My name is Kevin Eikenberry and Iām 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 ā 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 ā 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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Does your calendar align with what you say matters most? Kevin sits down with Ryan Matt Reynolds, to talk about the impact of living in a constant state of urgency. He emphasizes the importance of identifying core values and intentionally aligning daily actions with those values. The conversation also covers the voluntary hardship of choosing challenging, growth-oriented tasks to build resilience for when things go wrong (and they will). They also discuss the practice of delegation and the difference between fleeting happiness and long-term joy.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
01:59 Meet Ryan Matt Reynolds
03:30 The journey to writing Undoing Urgency
05:28 Why urgency is a universal issue
06:20 The deeper purpose behind the book
08:53 Why urgency matters to Ryan personally
10:03 The link between urgency and core values
12:05 Lessons learned through failure
13:24 Writing a legacy for future generations
14:07 From ābusyā to what really matters
15:06 Hardships are part of life but what kind?
15:28 The concept of voluntary hardship
17:33 Voluntary hardship prepares us for the involuntary
19:29 Practical hardships in leadership and life
20:16 Delegation as a leadership turning point
21:10 Letting go to grow
23:49 Building a leadership team
25:43 Training your team to take ownership
27:19 Moving from technician to CEO
28:00 Joy vs happiness
29:40 Why joy comes from alignment with core values
31:13 Finding joy in the process not the destination
33:12 Teaching our kids and teams about joy
34:49 What Ryan does for fun
35:33 Intentional time for what matters
37:14 Your calendar is a truth teller
38:07 Urgency vs importance
39:16 Book recommendation: Never Enough by Andrew Wilkinson
40:51 Final thoughts on values joy and learning
44:44 Outro and reminder to subscribeRyan's Story: Ryan Matt Reynolds is the author of Undoing Urgency: Reclaim Your Time for the Things That Matter Most, a strength and conditioning coach, and a former professional strongman. He is the founder, owner, and CEO of Barbell Logic, one of the largest online strength and nutrition coaching companies in the world. With 25 years of experience in his industry, Reynoldsā focus is on redefining traditional personal training by creating connections in the online space and increasing access to professional coaches.
https://x.com/ReynoldsSTRONG
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Book Recommendations Undoing Urgency: Reclaim Your Time for the Things that Matter Most by Ryan Matt Reynolds The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz Never Enough: From Barista to Billionaire by Andrew Wilkinson
Like this? Leadership Productivity Principles with Maura Thomas How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World with Christian Madsbjerg 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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Are you coasting toward your goalsāor are you running through the tape?
In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the powerful metaphor of running through the tape, borrowed from the world of track and field, and applies it to leadership, goal-setting, and personal growth. Whether you're finishing a project, wrapping up a quarter, or achieving a milestone, how you finish matters.
Kevin shares four compelling reasons why finishing strong isn't just good practiceāit's essential for great leadership.
š” Discover:
What it really means to run through the tape
Why leaders must finish strong to lead by example
How this mindset prepares you for the next challenge
And how to build lasting momentum in your leadership journey
š This episode is inspired by Kevinās new book: Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Learn more: https://KevinEikenberry.com/flexible
My name is Kevin Eikenberry and Iām 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 ā 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 ā We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.
Learn more about our offerings:
ā”ļø FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters
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Have you ever wondered how the physical act of speaking can improve your communication? Kevin sits down with Michael
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Chad Hoeppner to discuss the physical nature of communication and exercises we can do to get better. Michael challenges our common assumptions about speaking, such as believing itās purely a mental activity. Instead, he introduces the concept of embodied cognition, explaining how communication is a physical activity involving over 100 muscles and should be approached like athletic training. Michael shares the science behind thought suppression and why focusing on "not saying um" is counterproductive. He also talks about the Five Ps of vocal variety (Pace, Pitch, Pause, Power, Placement) and how they impact your message.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:00 Meet Michael Hoeppner
04:00 The Journey to Communication Coaching
08:00 The Physical Side of Communication
12:00 Why Thought Suppression Doesn't Work
16:00 Tips for Reducing Filler Words
20:00 Exercises for Clear Communication
24:00 The Five P's of Vocal Variety
28:00 Managing Nerves When Speaking
32:00 Final Thoughts and Book Information
35:00 Closing RemarksMichael's Story: Michael Chad Hoeppner is the author of Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and the CEO and president of GK Training, a firm dedicated to giving individuals, companies, and organizations the communication skills necessary to reach their highest goals in work and life. As an individual speaking coach, his clients include Andrew Yang, Swiss Re, Xerox, The Boston Consulting Group, Pfizer, Columbia University Business School, NYU Law School, Macyās, Special Olympics chairman Tim Shriver, and others. His expertise lies in every aspect of communication: public speaking, business development, executive presence, interpersonal agility, email skills, and speech writing. Hoeppner is one among the growing chorus of voices identifying the link between the physical aspects of spoken communication and broader issues of health and wellness.
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Milestones arenāt just the end of a journeyātheyāre a powerful pause point. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares what leaders should do when they reach a milestone. Using the release of his new book Flexible Leadership as a backdrop, Kevin explores six powerful ways to maximize the impact of these moments:
ā Acknowledge
š Celebrate
š§ Reflect
š Learn
š Gain Perspective
š„ RededicateWhether youāre leading a team or managing your own goals, this episode will help you turn milestones into momentum.
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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 navigate uncertainty without losing their heads? In this special episode, the tables are turned as Kevin hands over the mic to Julie Winkle Giulioni. They discuss Kevinās new book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence, and explore how leaders can develop the mindset and skills needed to adapt in an ever-changing world. Kevin shares his thoughts on the importance of balancing flexibility with consistency, why uncertainty can be more stressful than fear, and how leaders can develop habits that support adaptability.
Listen For00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
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02:08 Guest Introduction: Julie Winkle Giulioni
03:35 Kevin Hands Over the Mic to Julie
04:04 Discussion on Kevinās New Book: Flexible Leadership
06:08 Exploring Uncertainty and Its Impact on Leadership
09:23 Research on Uncertainty and Fear
13:15 Balancing Flexibility and Consistency in Leadership
17:14 The Role of Context in Leadership Flexibility
20:18 The Concept of Flexors in Leadership
25:00 Developing Leadership Habits for Flexibility
27:59 Practical Daily and Weekly Practices for Leaders
30:35 Leveraging Tools and Resources for Leadership Development
33:02 Final Advice for Leaders Embracing Flexibility
34:10 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionFlexible Leadership is every leaderās guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.
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As a leader, talking is part of the job ā whether itās sharing information, making decisions, or answering questions. But how do you know if you're talking too much? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores why leaders tend to talk too much and shares three practical tips to help you strike the right balance between speaking and listening.
Learn how talking less can help you build trust, encourage input from your team, and gain new perspectives. Plus, discover insights from Kevinās new book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.
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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 ā 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 ā We want to be Your Leadership Help Button.
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In this special episode of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry shares a powerful reading from his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. As leaders, we constantly face change, unpredictability, and shifting challengesāso how can we stay effective?
In this chapter, Kevin explores the critical role of contextual awareness in leadership and how understanding what has and hasnāt changed can improve decision-making. He shares practical strategies to help leaders adapt without losing sight of their core values and mission.
Tune in to discover how flexibility is the key to navigating uncertainty and leading with confidence in todayās ever-evolving workplace.
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How can leaders embrace flexibility while staying true to their core values? In this special episode the tables are tuned as Kevin hands over the mic to renowned executive coach and leadership expert Jim Huling to talk about Kevinās latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Jim takes on the role of interviewer, guiding Kevin through a thought-provoking discussion about the power of choice, the mindset shifts required for effective leadership, and the importance of adaptability in todayās crazy world. Kevin shares why leadership isnāt about finding the "right" answer, but rather the best answer for each situation. He also challenges the limitations of leadership labels; we cannot let them define how we lead.
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Book Recommendations The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals Paperback by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling , Scott Thele, Beverly Walker Like this? The 4 Disciplines of Execution with Jim Huling 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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Is transacting business enough for effective leadership? In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry explores the balance between transaction and interaction in leadership. Leaders often focus on tasks, decisions, and processesābut is that enough?
Kevin introduces the Transaction-Interaction Flexor, a leadership principle from his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Understanding when to transact and when to interact can make all the difference in building strong teams and driving results.
š Learn more about Flexible Leadership and get your copy here: https://KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible
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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 ā 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 ā 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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In the final episode of The Evolving Workplace series, Wayne Turmel dives into the critical challenges facing todayās leaders. As workplaces continue to evolve, middle managers find themselves caught between organizational expectations and employee needs. Wayne unpacks five key trends shaping the future of work, from navigating AIās impact to bridging generational divides and redefining professionalism in a hybrid world.
He also highlights the importance of coaching at a distance, adapting leadership styles, and embracing flexibility in an ever-changing work environment. If you're leading a teamāwhether remote, hybrid, or in-personāthis episode is packed with insights to help you stay ahead.
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š¹ The role of middle managers in todayās evolving workplace
š¹ Why AI is both a tool and a challenge for leaders
š¹ How to bridge the generational divide in the workforce
š¹ Redefining professionalism in a hybrid world
š¹ Coaching and communication skills for remote and hybrid teams
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Listen For00:00 Introduction to The Evolving Workplace Series
01:14 The Role of Middle Managers in a Changing World
03:08 AI in the Workplace: What Leaders Need to Know
06:14 Managing a Multigenerational Workforce
09:30 Redefining Professionalism in a Hybrid Environment
11:26 Coaching and Communication Skills for Remote Leaders
14:31 The Importance of Leadership Flexibility
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Are you focused or merely busy? Jones Loflin sits down with Kevin to reveal the secret of focus, inspired by honeybees. Jones introduces six essential "permissions" that individuals must grant themselves and emphasizes their particular importance for leaders, who not only need to practice these permissions personally but also guide their team members to recognize and adopt them. These permissions include: The Permission to Prioritize ā Bees prioritize maintaining the hive before making honey. How can we identify our most critical goals? The Permission to Plan ā Similar to how bees prepare for changing conditions, how can we proactively set ourselves up for success? The Permission to Be Unavailable ā Constant accessibility can hinder productivity. How can leaders create an environment conducive to deep work? The Permission to Recharge ā Bees rest more than they work. What lessons can we draw from this behavior? The Permission to Change ā Often, we stick to habits that are no longer beneficial. How can we embrace necessary changes? The Permission to Be Consistent ā Although change is crucial, success frequently arises from disciplined, repeated actions.
Listen For0:00 Introduction
Meet Jones
0:38 Podcast & Live Stream Info
1:01 Book Promotion
1:31 Guest Introduction
2:40 Jones Loflinās Background & New Book
4:00 The Journey to the Book Focused as a Bee
5:07 The Inspiration Behind the Book
6:06 Writing with His Daughter
8:05 Why Busy is Crossed Out in the Title
9:45 The Most Dangerous Four Letter Word
12:14 The Six Permissions for Focus
14:12 Permission 1 Prioritize
16:25 A Tip for Prioritization
18:06 Permission 2 Plan
19:48 Why Leaders Need to Plan Beyond Work
20:57 Permission 3 Be Unavailable
22:53 How Bees Ignore Distractions
24:17 Permission 4 Recharge
25:39 Why Leaders Must Prioritize Their Own Wellbeing
25:58 Permission 5 Change
27:12 Permission 6 Be Consistent
29:41 Leadership Insights from the Book
31:38 Jones Loflinās Personal Insights
32:56 What Jones is Currently Reading
34:03 Where to Find Jones and His Book
36:08 Closing RemarksJones' Story: Jones Loflin is an accomplished author and coach. His books include Always Growing, Juggling Elephants, Getting The Blue Ribbon, Getting to It, and his latest book Focused as a Bee ā Six Buzzworthy Strategies to Thrive in a Distracting World. Jones has made it his lifeās work to deliver powerful ideas and practical solutions to help people make the best choices with their time. His client list includes Federal Express, Tractor Supply, and Choice Hotels as well as the United States military. Jones believes the key to success is being passionate about certain things in life, including family, spiritual beliefs, career and relationships. Jones lives in North Carolina with his wonderful wife Lisa. They have two perfect daughters and one really cool son-in-law.
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Book Recommendations Focused As A Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies To Thrive In A Distracting World by Jones Loflin and Sydney Loflin Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve by Alison Fragale PhD Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson Juggling Elephants: An Easier Way to Get Your Most Important Things Done--Now! by Jones Loflin and Todd Musig Like this? How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World with Christian Madsbjerg This is Strategy with Seth Godin Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale 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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Are You Stereotyping Yourself?
Have you ever thought about how you define yourself? Maybe you've said, "I'm bad at math" or "I'm an extrovert." But are those statements always true? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry explores the concept of self-stereotypingāhow we unconsciously put ourselves into boxes that limit our potential.
By recognizing and challenging these self-imposed labels, we can unlock more flexibility and growth in our personal and professional lives.
This episode is part of an ongoing series based on Kevinās book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Learn how to break free from self-stereotypes and become a more adaptable leader.
š¹ Get your copy of Flexible Leadership here ā https://KevinEikenberry.com/flexible
My name is Kevin Eikenberry and Iām 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 ā 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 ā 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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