The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

How is leadership evolving? Alison Taylor suggests the traditional approach of focusing on shareholder value and legal compliance is no longer sufficient in today's world. Kevin sits down with Alison and they discuss the evolving role of business ethics and the challenges leaders face in today's complex world. She emphasizes the importance of thinking holistically, aligning internal departments, and creating a culture of accountability. She also highlights the changing nature of leadership and the need for leaders to prioritize diversity, psychological safety, and social skills. Meet Alison Alison's Story: Alison Taylor is the author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. She is a clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business and the executive director at Ethical Systems. Her previous work experience includes being a Managing Director at nonprofit business network BSR and a Senior Managing Director at Control Risks. She holds advisory roles at VentureESG, sustainability nonprofit BSR, Pictet Group, and Zai Lab and is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Good Governance. She has expertise in strategy; sustainability; political and social risk; culture and behavior; human rights; ethics and compliance; stakeholder engagement; anti-corruption; and professional responsibility. Alison received her Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from Balliol College, Oxford University, her MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. She grew up in London, but now divides her time between Manhattan and Woodstock, NY. https://www.ethicalsystems.org/alison-taylor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/followalisont/ This Episode is brought to you by... The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! Book Recommendations Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World by Alison Taylor Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman The Transparency Society by Byung-Chul Han  Like this? Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence with Kyle McDowell How to Set Direction, Create Avantage and Achieve Excellence with Rich Horwath 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  

Kevin Eikenberry tackles a universal challenge—finding better solutions to your problems. Drawing from unique perspectives and creative thinking strategies, Kevin shares six ways to enhance your problem-solving skills. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode will equip you with the tools to think outside the box and discover new solutions. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on our latest episodes! 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.  

Imagine being in a state of shock—your body functions, but you feel powerless. Pete Steinberg draws a parallel between this experience and the sensation leaders face when transitioning to new roles or levels within their organizations. Despite the appearance of normalcy, you find yourself navigating uncharted waters, with meetings happening and teams moving, yet a lack of control prevails. Pete offers insights on how to navigate these changes with intentionality and self-awareness. He discusses the authentic leadership model, highlighting the importance of purpose, role expectations, vision, priorities, beliefs, and principles. He also shares why aligning priorities with purpose and vision is crucial for effective leadership. Meet Pete Pete's Story: Pete Steinberg is the author of Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success. He is a leadership and innovation expert with extensive experience consulting with top Fortune 500 professionals. He also has more than 20 years of experience as an elite rugby coach, coaching the USA Women’s Rugby Team at two World Cups and the Rio Olympics. As a former U.S., international, and Olympic sports coach and commentator for major outlets such as CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports, Pete has a track record of bringing teams to victory. He has won 11 National Championships with the Penn State Women, MARFU Men, and Temple Women rugby teams. Pete was the Head of Coach Development for USA Rugby, leading the program as it became integrated into the World Rugby programs. Pete is also the President of Innovative Thought, a business consultancy focused on leadership and organizational development. He holds affiliated faculty positions with the Tepper Business School at Carnegie Mellon University and the Smeal College of Business at Penn State. https://www.petesteinberg.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Steinberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-steinberg/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070364743951 Book Recommendations Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success by Pete Steinberg Science Fictioned - Volume 1 by Lee J Falin Legacy: What The All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business Of Life by James Kerr Slow Horses by Mick Herron Like this? A Guide for New Leaders with Bill Gentry What Makes Teams Great with Sam Walker Winning! with Gary Brackett 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 explores a simple but powerful question that can enhance your communication skills, improve your relationships, and help you become a more effective leader. Discover the impact of asking yourself "Why am I talking?" (WAIT) and how it can transform your interactions. Your Remarkable Day: 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.  

Explore the powerful impact of hope in leadership and personal development. Learn how blending hope with strategic planning, effort, and preparation can significantly boost your confidence, attitude, resilience, and belief, setting you up for great success. Your Remarkable Day: 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.    

Is it better to prioritize making tasks quick and easy, or should you consider making them slower and more difficult? Bob Sutton suggests smart leaders can make the right things easier and the wrong things harder. Sutton joins Kevin to discuss the challenges faced by organizations as they grow, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both good and bad friction within teams and processes. He highlights the need to balance speed and thoroughness in decision-making, using examples like Google's hiring process evolution and the impact of inefficient workflows on employee morale and productivity. He also touches on leadership approaches like "management walking out of the room" to foster collaboration and decision-making and common traps organizations fall into, such as "addition sickness," where the default solution to problems is adding complexity instead of subtracting unnecessary elements. Meet Robert Robert's Story: Robert I. Sutton is the co-author of The Friction Project How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder with Huggy Rao. He is an organizational psychologist and professor of Management Science and Engineering in the Stanford Engineering School. He has given keynote speeches to more than 200 groups in 20 countries and served on numerous scholarly editorial boards. Sutton’s work has been featured in the New York Times, BusinessWeek, The Atlantic, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and Washington Post. He is a frequent guest on various television and radio programs, and has written seven books and two edited volumes, including the bestsellers The No Asshole Rule; Good Boss, Bad Boss; and Scaling Up Excellence. https://www.bobsutton.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsutton1/ This Episode is brought to you by... The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! Book Recommendations The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder by Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao  Hack Your Bureaucracy: Get Things Done No Matter What Your Role on Any Team Paperback by Marina Nitze and Nick Sinai  Like this? The System is the Secret with Jim Butler How to Stop Complacency and Improve Performance with Len Herstein Hack Your Bureaucracy with Nick Sinai 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  

Traditional MBA programs boast valuable curricula, accreditation, and networking - but at what cost? Kevin is joined by Nathan Kracklauer, the co-creator of the disruptive 12-week MBA program. They discuss the promises and pitfalls of conventional MBA degrees. Nathan provides an insider's perspective on the core skills every modern leader needs to cultivate - a blend of the numbers and the people. Further, he shares the often-overlooked key to effective decision-making: alignment trumps agreement. Meet Nathan Nathan's Story: Nathan Kracklauer is the co-author of The 12-Week MBA: Learn the Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today with Bjorn Billhardt. He leads Abilitie’s research and development efforts as Chief Research Officer. He joined Billhardt’s first start-up company, Enspire Learning, in 2002 and was the principal author of courses for organizations such as Harvard Business School and the World Bank. Nathan has facilitated leadership seminars at major global corporations and at executive education programs at IMD Business School, London Business School, and the MIT Sloan School of Management. Nathan holds a BA in Liberal Arts Honors and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich. Born in Falls Church, VA, Nathan now lives in Karlsruhe, Germany, with his wife and two daughters. https://www.abilitie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kracklauer-8658393/?originalSubdomain=de  This Episode is brought to you by... The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! Book Recommendations The 12-Week MBA co-authored by Nathan Kracklauer and Bjorn Billhard Owning the Earth: The Transforming History of Land Ownership by Andro Linklater  Like this? Skills Leaders Need with Dave Kerpen Wine, Rock 'n' Roll, and Leadership with Maynard Keenan The Making of a Manager with Julie Zhuo Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller 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  

Kevin Eikenberry explores the idea that it's perfectly okay to be a little foolish sometimes. Timed around April Fool's Day, Kevin delves into why being foolish, in the sense of being absurd or ridiculous, can be beneficial for creativity, learning, and making memorable experiences. He encourages us to step out of our norms and embrace a bit of foolishness in our lives. Tune in to discover how embracing your foolish side can lead to growth and joy! Your Remarkable Day: 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.    

 We’ve heard emotional intelligence is important for relationships. What about spiritual intelligence? Yosi Amram explains that spiritual intelligence isn't about religious beliefs but the embodiment of virtues like purpose, gratitude, joy, and integrity, which lead to a more fulfilling life. Spiritual intelligence involves embodying timeless virtues like purpose, service, gratitude, integrity, and intuition. Yosi also discusses the 7 dimensions that make up spiritual intelligence. These include meaning, grace, inner-directed, community, presence, truth, and wisdom. Spiritual intelligence isn't just about personal growth but also enables leaders to create more cohesive teams, authentic interactions, and a deep sense of purpose. Research shows humble, listening leaders are the most effective because they take a holistic perspective by integrating input from all stakeholders. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Dr. Amram's Background in Spiritual Intelligence 07:05 Spiritual Awakening and its Impact 12:13 Differences Between Managers and Leaders 17:33 Discussion of Each Dimension of Spiritual Intelligence 30:07 Leadership in Remote Teams Yosi's Story: Dr. Yosi Amram, Ph.D., is the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired. He is a distinguished psychologist, an executive coach catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders, and a pioneer researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. Holding an MBA from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Sofia University in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Amram is committed to enabling individuals to unlock their potential through spiritual intelligence, which is a profound connection to the core of one’s existence – their spirit, where inspiration and their deepest interconnectedness reside – that enriches their overall functioning, improves their effectiveness, and enhances their wellbeing. Dr. Amram has worked with more than 100 CEOs, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor for these leaders who work for a broad spectrum of businesses. Additionally, Dr. Amram serves as a psychologist, working with individuals, couples, and groups. https://yosiamram.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosiamram/ This Episode is brought to you by... The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! Book Recommendations Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired by Dr. Yosi Amram Like this?