The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

Sometimes when something is 'too good to be true' it can lead us to discount or reject the situation. But you may miss opportunities when you do that. **** Sign up for our FREE leadership conference from September 12th-15th, 2022: https://virtualleadercon.com/ 📺 Would You Rather Have a Menu or a Buffet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0-dyxCIxOY 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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/store/workshops/ ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry 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.

When we want to make a lasting impact and move beyond "What's in it for me?" to "What's in it for we?" we live the life of a steward. David York shares with Kevin that a steward is someone who invests in something bigger than themselves. They know their purpose and create lives with meaning and direction. Even better, when we focus on others, we take the pressure off ourselves. We move away from if-then statements to because-therefore statements, and everyone wins. Key Points David York shares his definition of stewardship and why it matters. He discusses the four destinations (consumer, dreamer, owner, and steward). He talks about the connection between stewardship and leadership. Meet David Name: David R. York His Story: David R. York is the author of The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World. He is also an Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and Managing Partner with the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. He practices law in the areas of estate planning, tax, business planning, and nonprofit entities. He is a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and is the Dean of Legacy with the Purposeful Planning Institute. York currently serves on the Board of Directors of Holding Out HELP and Healing Nations. Worth Mentioning: David is the co-author of Entrusted: Building A Legacy That Lasts and Riveted: 44 Values that Change the World, which after its release was the #1 Business Ethics book on Amazon. He is a highly sought-after speaker, he has spoken on the TEDx stage as well as to hundreds of public groups and professional organizations, including Q Commons, the Million Dollar Roundtable, the AALU National Conference. York has also written for Trusts & Estates Magazine, Estate Planning Magazine, and Investments and Wealth Monitor. In 2017, YHG was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Company. This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World by David R. York Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant Related Episodes A Culture of Servant Leadership with Mark Deterding Community Building for Leaders with Raha Agrawal The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray

Today we're exploring why people don't talk in meetings. **** Join us for our FREE leadership conference, Virtual LeaderCon: https://virtualleadercon.com/ 📺 How a Coffee Cup Can Improve Your Meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtyHNXrGVo4 📺 More Engaging Virtual Meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i8XfulQXYs 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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/store/workshops/ ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry 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. The Remarkable Leadership Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

This is a special episode of the Remarkable Leadership podcast entitled My Remarkable Journey. Kevin sits down with Darrin Jahnel to learn about his journey toward becoming the leader he is today. Darrin is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group. He recognized early on that it was important to put in the work; leadership didn't just happen, it's hard work. As he grew his company, he was intentional about scaling up and developing his team and the culture. Meet Darrin Name: Darrin Jahnel His Story: Darrin is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company. He earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University at Albany and a Master's Degree in Information Systems from NYU's Stern School of Business. Before starting the company in 2012, Darrin worked as a Senior Software Engineer on Wall Street. Darrin has led numerous engineering teams on multi-million-dollar projects and is a member of MENSA. This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Yes, it's a cliché and we are dealing with a lot of unknowns, both personally and professionally. Rapid change was happening before the pandemic and now it seems we are constantly changing. For example, what does "return to office" mean? Andrea Small joins Kevin to suggest we can create opportunities in times of uncertainty. There is no single toolkit to help us navigate the ambiguity, as we are in individual situations. However, we can employ strategies that help us find the balance between acting and adapting. Key Points Andrea Small shares the 3 attitudes about ambiguity. She talks about the 5 balances to navigate ambiguity (perspective, pace, attention, process, and scale). She shares her thoughts about the connection between ambiguity and leadership. Meet Andrea Name: Andrea Small Her Story: Andrea Small is the co-author of Navigating Ambiguity: Creating Opportunity in a World of Unknowns with Kelly Schmutte. She currently teaches "Innovations in Inclusive Design" at Stanford. Previously, she was the Director of Product and Portfolio Strategy at Herman Miller, focused on the future of work. Her vast experience in design includes work with some of the world's most iconic brands, including the Nike Foundation, Nivea, GE, Starbucks, Samsung, and Steelcase, and several global and local social impact organizations and programs. Worth Mentioning: Andrea studied architecture and metalsmithing at Miami University in Oxford, OH and has a Masters of Design in Human Centered Product Design from the IIT Institute of Design in Chicago, IL. Andrea is from Youngstown, OH, and resides in San Francisco, CA. Connect with Andrea https://dlibrary.stanford.edu/ambiguity https://www.andreasmall.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreasmall/ https://www.instagram.com/dreasmall/ https://www.facebook.com/dreasmall https://twitter.com/dreasmall https://pinterest.com/dreasmall This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Learn more at https://remarkablemasterclass.com/ Book Recommendations Navigating Ambiguity: Creating Opportunity in a World of Unknowns by Andrea Small and Kelly Schmutte The Fran Lebowitz Reader by Fran Lebowitz The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson Related Episodes Flux: How to Thrive in Times of Change with April Rinne Creative Acts for Curious People with Sarah Stein Greenberg How to Thrive in Uncertain Times with Larry Robertson

Today I'm sharing a lesson for achievers using something I saw at the Reagan Library. **** Sign up for leadership insights every day with The Daily Email. https://kevineikenberry.com/daily We improve our chances for success when we remind ourselves we can succeed. Take a lesson for the sign on President Reagan's desk. It CAN be done. 📺 One Key to Goal Achievement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3K4fjK_dvs 📺 A Magic Secret to Goal Achievement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYHLGsCf9Pc 📺 Achieving Unachievable Goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvDg3jGrMX0 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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/store/workshops/ ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry 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.

Do you ever feel stuck? Do you find you can't keep up with all the changes? Do you know what direction your team is going? Richard Hawkes calls this The Swirl. He tells Kevin this is a common issue in many organizations and causes people to feel lost and keeps leaders up at night. Richard shares insights to move beyond the challenges and create high-performing teams. Organizations evolve at the speed of conversations.

Procrastination damages our self-image, saps our energy, diminishes our focus, and makes us feel guilty. When this happens, it can shake our confidence and become a discouraging downward cycle. The trick to fixing it? Start. Get the first task done and just get started. You'll gain momentum that will shift your mindset into a positive direction. Learn more about our on-demand leadership courses with Remarkable Masterclass: https://remarkablemasterclass.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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/store/workshops/ ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speaking/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry 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.

This is a special episode of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast entitled My Remarkable Journey. Kevin sits down with Marc Reifenrath to learn about his journey toward becoming the leader he is today. Marc is the co-founder and CEO of Spinutech. Spinutech has grown from a University Dorm start-up over 20 years ago to a multinational digital agency with 150+ team members across the U.S. Early in his career, Marc observed his leaders and began forming thoughts of what he appreciated and what not to do. He believes his success is due to keeping his core values the same; get better each day and do the right thing. The company would not be what it is today without a team of people who are as invested in each other's growth and success as they are in delivering the best for their clients. Meet Marc Name: Marc Reifenrath About: Marc Reifenrath is the CEO & Co-founder of Spinutech, a web design and digital marketing agency with 5 offices and remote team members in 25+ states. Spinutech is celebrating its 22nd year in business and achieved 0 turnovers in the first 10 years. Further, they have been named as a Google Premier Partner, Google Marketing Platform Partner, and Meta Business Partner. Spinutech has clients in all 50 states and 20+ countries. Connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcreifenrath/ https://twitter.com/spinuser https://spinutech.com/ This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website.

Meetings may be a necessary evil. Before 2020 we didn't love them. During the pandemic, the meeting took on a new meaning. We connected over webcams using a variety of platforms. Meetings are changing once again as work is shifting to a hybrid model. Karin Reed joins Kevin to talk about hybrid meeting best practices. It's important to fight proximity bias and create meeting policies for equity. Key Points In this episode, Karin shares the definition of a hybrid meeting and why they are worth the effort. She discusses fault lines. She talks about technology needs and the role of platforms. She also shares keys to facilitating a hybrid meeting and how to be a good participant. Meet Karin Name: Karin Reed Her Story: Karin Reed is the author of three books: On-Camera Coach: Tools and Techniques for Business Professionals in a Video-Driven World, and two co-written with Dr. Joseph Allen, one of the foremost thought leaders on meeting science, Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work, and their latest Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting. She is the CEO and Chief Confidence Creator of Speaker Dynamics, a corporate communications training firm, featured in Forbes. While speaking through a webcam might be new to much of the world, Karin has been teaching business professionals how to be effective on-camera communicators for nearly a decade, translating her experience as an Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist, on-camera spokesperson, and actress into a methodology based upon the MVPs of On-Camera Success™. Worth Mentioning: Karin and her team have been the chosen training partner for some of the world's most recognized companies and most respected academic institutions in the world–from Nike to Lenovo, from Duke University to the Graduate School of Business at Stanford. Connect https://www.speakerdynamics.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Karin-M.-Reed/e/B01MR1L7KY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Book Recommendations Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting by Karin Reed and Joseph A. Allen Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad Related Episodes Building Exceptional Relationships with David Bradford and Carole Robin Using Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships with Katie McCleary