The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

Have you ever considered that toxic behaviors might be affecting your leadership and organization? Sean Lemson suggests this isn’t about mal intent, but a poisonous leader can trigger disengagement, frustration, and turnover — sometimes in slow motion, so an organization is caught unaware. Sean joins Kevin to talk about toxic leadership, exploring how seemingly small negative behaviors can undermine team morale and organizational health. Sean highlights the importance of self-awareness for leaders, detailing how to recognize and address toxic traits within oneself and others. They also discuss the role of mindset in transforming leadership practices and the critical need for regular engagement assessments. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Guest Introduction 02:16 Journey to Writing the Book 05:06 What is Toxic Leadership? 10:12 Styles of Toxic Leaders 13:51 Recognizing Toxicity in Ourselves 17:00 Goodhart's Law 20:58 Role of Mindset in Detoxification 27:00 Toxic Leadership in Remote Work 30:42 Sean's Hobbies 32:17 What Sean is Reading 33:14 Where to Learn More About Sean 35:35 Conclusion and Action Steps Meet Sean Sean's Story: Sean Lemson is the author of One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company. He is certified in scrum agile and leadership coaching. He has been an agile coach for many years at companies like Paypal, Cisco, and Nike. Since 2021 he has led his own coaching firm, Motivated Outcomes. He resides in the Portland Oregon area. 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 One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company by Sean Lemson The Prepper’s Pantry: Nutritional Bulk Food Prepping to Maintain a Healthy Diet and a Strong Immune System to Survive Any Crisis (Suburban Prepping for the Modern Family to Prepare for Any Crisis) by Ted Riley  Like this? Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw Solving the Culture Puzzle with Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry shares five powerful ways to start your presentation strong. Learn why the opening of your presentation is crucial and how to capture your audience's attention and build interest from the very beginning. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or new to public speaking, these tips will help you engage your audience and deliver impactful presentations. Kevin also introduces his upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership," which offers breakthrough ideas for leading with confidence. Key Points Discussed: Why the opening of your presentation is important Five effective strategies to start your presentation How to engage your audience from the beginning The importance of gaining attention and creating interest Kevin's upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership" Chapter List with Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Why the Opening is Important 01:15 Start with a Story 01:58 Share a Personal Experience 02:21 Ask a Great Question 03:11 Make a Bold Statement 03:43 Highlight a Problem 04:01 Combining Techniques 04:17 Importance of Gaining Attention and Creating Interest 04:38 Remarkable Reminder 05:11 Introduction to Kevin's Upcoming Book "Flexible Leadership" Resources Mentioned: Preorder Kevin Eikenberry's upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership": https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ 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://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ 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:  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.  

In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry breaks down the simplest presentation format that has stood the test of time. Learn how Aristotle’s timeless structure of Introduction, Body, and Conclusion can transform your presentations. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, these tips will help you plan, prepare, and deliver impactful presentations. Discover how this format not only aids in planning and preparation but also ensures your audience follows and understands your message. Additionally, Kevin introduces his upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership," which offers breakthrough ideas for becoming a more effective leader. Key Points Discussed: Why a simple presentation format is useful The three parts of a presentation: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion How to effectively use the Introduction to capture attention and set the stage The importance of the Body for delivering your main content and arguments Techniques for a strong Conclusion to summarize and call to action The fractal nature of the format and its application at various levels Timestamps: 00:08 Introduction 00:57 Why a Simple Presentation Format is Useful 02:09 The Simplest Presentation Format by Aristotle 02:37 Introduction: Getting Audience Attention 03:25 Body: Main Content and Key Points 03:53 Conclusion: Summarizing and Call to Action 04:45 Importance of the Fractal Nature of the Format 05:44 Closing Catchy Phrase and Remarkable Reminder 06:39 Introduction to Kevin's Upcoming Book "Flexible Leadership" Resources Mentioned: Preorder Kevin Eikenberry's upcoming book, "Flexible Leadership": https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ 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://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ 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:  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.  

What does it mean to work in a system? One decision impacts many. Lisa Danels joins Kevin to discuss the interconnected world of mindful leadership. She shares a framework for being 'all in,' which includes integrating the head, heart, and gut, knowing oneself, connecting with others, and co-creation. Lisa also highlights trust, intuition, and power as essential elements for effective leadership and building meaningful connections. She encourages leaders to cultivate their intuition by exploring gut feelings and differentiating between inner voices and ego. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Remarkable Master Classes 01:30 Introduction of Guest: Lisa Daniels 02:28 Lisa's Early Journey and Career Path 06:04 Concept of Interconnection 08:50 Mastering the Art of Being All In 09:13 Framework for Being All In 14:01 Integrating Head, Heart, and Gut 15:25 Role of Intuition 18:38 Personal Power vs. Positional Power 21:42 Building Trust in Organizations 25:25 Addressing Trust Issues and Repairing Relationships 29:11 Lisa's Personal Interests and Hobbies 31:01 Recommended Reading by Lisa Daniels 32:00 Where to Learn More about Lisa and Her Work 33:04 Kevin's Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Meet Lisa Lisa's Story: Lisa Danels is the author of The Human Edge Advantage: Mastering the Art of Being All In. She is the founder and Executive Director of Human Edge, and is a senior executive, talent, and leadership consultant and coach. Lisa focuses on developing mindful and purpose-driven leaders, unlocking their full leadership potential. Lisa holds a master's degree in Organization Development and Human Resource Management from New York University and a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in International Relations from the University of New York at Buffalo. She is a certified executive coach and a pioneer in the field of leadership and organizational development. She resides in Basel, Switzerland. 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 Human Edge Advantage: Mastering the Art of Being All In by Lisa Danels Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD  The Leader's Role in Employee Engagement with Michael Lee Stallard Understanding Employee Engagement with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson A Practical Guide for Building Engagement with Brian Hartzer Join Our Community If 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry addresses a common misconception in presentation preparation: that building slides equals being prepared. He emphasizes that creating slides is just a small part of the preparation process and explains the essential elements that contribute to a successful presentation. Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ 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://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ 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:  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.  

What are you doing to strengthen your communities or your organizations? Kevin sits down with Lee Benson to discuss the concept of value creation and how leaders can identify their most important number to drive results. Benson introduces the MIND methodology, which stands for Most Important Number and Drivers which helps organizations focus on key metrics that drive significant value. Benson discusses the importance of holistic value creation, encompassing material, emotional, and spiritual aspects, and emphasizes the need for leaders to continuously learn and adapt. He also discusses the role of strategic initiatives and the importance of a culture of accountability in achieving value creation. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode and the topic of value creation 02:02 - Lee Benson's background and journey in value creation 04:10 - Definition and importance of holistic value creation 05:43 - Explanation of the MIND methodology 08:15 - Identifying the most important number for an organization 10:51 - Designing the most important number for different departments 13:15 - Examples of drivers for most important numbers 17:12 - Role of strategic initiatives in value creation 19:18 - Creating organizational values based on employee behaviors 24:00 - Lee's personal interests and hobbies 26:10 - Recommended reading: "Free Your Mind" by Laura Dodsworth 27:16 - How to learn more about Lee Benson’s work 28:54 - Kevin's closing thoughts and call to action Resources Mentioned: Lee Benson’s Book: Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve Your Strategy, and Execute to Win Free Your Mind: Free Your Mind: The must-read expert guide on how to identify techniques to influence you and how to resist them by Laura Dodsworth, Patrick Fagan Execute to Win Website: ETW Lee Benson on LinkedIn: Lee Benson LinkedIn Execute to Win on LinkedIn: Execute to Win LinkedIn Execute to Win on Facebook: ETW Facebook Learn more at Remarkable Masterclass Related Episodes: Execution Excellence with Stephen Lynch The 4 Disciplines of Execution with Jim Huling How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth with Patrick Thean Join Our Community If 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

Presenting effectively is a crucial skill for leaders, whether you're speaking to a small team or a large audience. In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry delves into the key elements you need to understand before you present, focusing on how to craft your presentation to achieve your most desired response from the audience. Key Points: Understanding your topic, length, room setup, and audience The importance of knowing your most desired response Crafting every element of your presentation to drive toward that response Measuring the success of your presentation based on audience actions Timestamps: 00:08 - Introduction 00:30 - Episode Overview 00:35 - Importance of Presentation Series 00:56 - Key Questions Before You Present 01:17 - The Most Important Thing: Desired Response 01:42 - Crafting Your Presentation for the Desired Response 02:12 - Benefits of Focusing on Desired Response 02:34 - Action Steps and Additional Resources Additional Resources: Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential Newsletter: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I’m here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ 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://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ 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:  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.  

If the world has changed so much, why have we changed so little? Steve Dennis joins Kevin to discuss seven key leadership mind leaps necessary for effective transformation. These include 1. Crush Your Ego, 2. Wake up, 3. Special, Not Big, 4. Start with Wow, 5. Think Radically, 6. Safe is Risky, and 7. Faster, Faster, Go, Go, Go. From personal experiences and industry examples, Steve highlights the need for agility, differentiation, and bold thinking in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Guest: Name: Steve Dennis Bio: Steve Dennis is the author of "Remarkable Retail" and his latest book, "Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption." He is a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and podcast host. Named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations, Steve’s insights on the future of shopping are regularly shared as a Forbes Senior Contributor, and through CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. He is President of SageBerry Consulting, advising brands on growth strategies. Formerly, he was the Chief Strategy Officer and SVP of Multichannel Marketing at Neiman Marcus Group. He serves on multiple boards and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Tufts University. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Steve Dennis’ Journey 03:18 Career Evolution 06:01 The Concept of Leaps 09:11 Incremental Change vs. Transformation 13:59 First Leap: Crush Your Ego 17:27 Second Leap: Wake Up 21:02 Third Leap: Special, Not Big 24:11 Fourth Leap: Start with Wow 27:36 Fifth Leap: Think Radically 30:45 Sixth Leap: Safe is Risky 33:00 Seventh Leap: Faster, Faster, Go Go Go 37:00 Closing Remarks Quote: "If you're going to transform, you have to change a lot of things."  Resources: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption by Steve Dennis Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne Steve Dennis Website Steve Dennis LinkedIn Steve Dennis Intro Related Podcasts: Leading Through Disruption with Tony Hunter The Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li Join Our Community If 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

How can leaders build trust and effectively lead their teams? Dr. Scott De Long joins Kevin to discuss the power of trust in leadership. If you don’t have trust, you don’t have a team. Scott introduces his "circle of trust" methodology to build trust faster and deeper. This includes starting with respect, listening to understand, sharing from experience, and delivering on promises. He also highlights the significance of humility, empathy, and vulnerability in leadership. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:39 Scott De Long's Leadership Journey 03:09 Early Leadership Experiences 04:29 Leadership vs. Management 05:28 Importance of Trust 07:55 The Circle of Trust 09:16 Building Trust in Teams 11:14 Sharing Experiences 13:12 Vulnerability in Leadership 15:02 Team Communication Systems 18:10 Influence Over Positional Power 19:26 Different Types of Power 22:10 Humility in Leadership 24:12 Balancing Confidence and Humility 26:19 The Power of Vulnerability 28:02 Generational Leadership Differences 29:23 The Value of Hard Work 30:25 Fun and Hobbies 31:20 Recommended Reading 32:44 Final Thoughts and Contact Info 34:58 Kevin’s Favorite Two-Word Question 36:01 Conclusion and Farewell Meet Scott Scott's Story: Dr. Scott De Long is the author of I Thought I Was A Leader…A Journey to Building Trust, Leading Teams & Inspiring Change. He is a serial entrepreneur who has built three previous companies from the ground up. The successful exit from each has positioned him to continue his thirst for knowledge and experience and cultivated a return to the education system where he not only received his doctorate in leadership studies but also taught courses in both communications and entrepreneurship at the university level. He is also the co-host of The CEO Podcast, a biweekly show delving into the most important topics and issues facing today’s business leaders scott@lead2Goals.com http://scottdelong.net/ https://lead2goals.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdelongphd/ https://www.facebook.com/lead2goals https://www.instagram.com/scottdelongphd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz1_pZvtXMnvV7a2TyT84FQ 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 I Thought I Was A Leader...: A Journey To Building Trust, Leading Teams & Inspiring Change by Scott De Long Ph.D., Sarah Mirando  Thriving on Chaos: Handbook for a Management Revolution by Tom Peters  Like this? The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters The Laws of Trust with Joel Peterson The Power of Trust with Sandra Suchel A Guide to Excellence with Tom Peters Join Our Community If 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes