

Ep 492: Mastering Flexible Leadership to Drive Agency Success with Kevin Eikenberry
7 snips Mar 10, 2025
Kevin Eikenberry, a leadership expert with over 30 years of experience, delves into the evolving nature of leadership in today's work environments. He highlights the necessity of flexibility and genuine connections, especially in remote settings post-COVID. The discussion emphasizes integrating mindset, skill set, and habits to bridge gaps in leadership development. Eikenberry shares actionable strategies for fostering authentic communication and continuous growth, proving that effective leadership can indeed be learned and refined.
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Leadership Constants Amid Change
- Leadership fundamentally remains the same despite changes in work environment.
- Humans and group dynamics don't change even when location and methods do.
Create Natural Team Interactions
- Integrate casual conversation into work meetings occasionally to foster team interaction.
- Use channels like 'Water Cooler' for informal chats and start one-on-ones with non-work topics.
Lead with Flexibility and Context
- Flex meeting times to accommodate team members’ time zones and schedules.
- Adapt leadership approach to fit context and individual needs, not personal preferences.