

The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
The Kevin Eikenberry Group
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Each week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you see the world differently, 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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Oct 25, 2023 • 36min
Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams
Do you panic, just a bit, when you realize you need to give feedback on the spot, engage in small talk at a networking event, or answer questions after a presentation? These moments are spontaneous speaking situations and Matt Abrahams says we can prepare for these. Matt joins Kevin to discuss the six-step methodology of successful spontaneous speaking, which is divided into two categories: mindsets and messaging Matt emphasized the importance of viewing these impromptu situations as conversations rather than performances and reminds us that we are providing value to the audience. He also shares examples of specific situations and provides us with a structure to respond. Effective communication is a skill that anyone can learn with practice, reflection, and feedback. Meet Matt Name: Matt Abrahams His Story: Matt Abrahams is the author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically. He is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB's Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. When he isn't teaching, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as TED, World Economic Forum, and Nobel Prize presentations. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast. https://mattabrahams.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/ https://mattabrahams.com/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkFastTalkSmart 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 Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot by Matt Abrahams Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up by Patricia Ryan Madson Related Episodes Understanding Power with Deborah Gruenfeld Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with John Bowe 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

Oct 23, 2023 • 3min
Closing the Knowing-Doing Gap - Thoughts from Kevin
We're exploring the concept of the knowing-doing gap and how it affects individuals and organizations. **** Remarkable Leadership Podcast: https://remarkablepodcast.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. 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. 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

Oct 19, 2023 • 39min
Why Leadership is Overrated with Kyle Buckett and Chris Mefford
Is leadership overrated? Do you have a culture that reinforces your mission? Chris Mefford and Kyle Buckett join Kevin to discuss topics such as, moving from unhealthy workplace cultures to empowering teams to thrive. They bring a unique perspective on leadership, drawing from their experiences as Navy SEALs and successful business leaders. Too often, a leader fears becoming irrelevant and losing their job. However, true empowerment involves trusting team members to make decisions. Listen for... 00:00 Introduction 00:33 The Team-Centric Approach 01:21 Introduction to Guests and Their Book 04:02 Identifying Broken Leadership Development Systems 05:18 Translating Military Experience to Business 08:08 Unhealthy Cultures and Lack of Appreciation 09:42 Lack of Appreciation as the Top Issue 11:56 Culture's Role Beyond Perks 15:03 The Three Phases of Culture: Define, Develop, Sustain 17:13 Hiring for Culture Improvement 18:17 Embracing Hiring People Smarter 19:32 Focusing on the Team Over Individual Leadership 20:00 Culture's Impact on Revenue and Finances 21:38 Self-Led Teams: What It Means 25:39 Achievements of Empowered Teams 27:06 Training the Next Leader in the Military 29:55 Empowering Leaders in Corporate America 30:20 Overcoming the Fear of Being Replaced 35:54 Where to Learn More and Get the Book 38:04 Closing Meet Chris Name: Chris Mefford His Story: Chris Mefford is a seasoned, award-winning business executive with over twenty years of experience in leadership and marketing. Mefford has been a Vice President of the Dave Ramsey Organization and co-founded and runs Culture Force, a consulting firm that promotes intense coaching and training programs to help companies grow and evolve their cultures. Meet Kyle Name: Kyle Buckett His Story: Kyle Buckett is a retired US Navy SEAL and led the advanced training for both junior and seasoned Navy SEALs. He has scaled numerous companies and has been instrumental in the business development of numerous Navy SEAL–founded businesses. He runs Culture Force, a consulting company, with Chris and is also regularly involved in multiple charities supporting veterans from the special forces communities. https://www.cultureforce.team/ https://www.instagram.com/cultureforce.team/ Book Recommendations Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win by Kyle Buckett, Chris Mefford Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World by Chris Wallace By All Means Available: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy by Michael G. Vickers Chameleon: A Black Box Thriller by Remi Adeleke Related Episodes Lessons from a Major General with Major General David Bassett What Makes Teams Great with Sam Walker 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

Oct 18, 2023 • 40min
The Radical Power of Rest with Ximena Vengoechea
We know burnout is real, yet we often don't prioritize rest. Ximena Vengoechea joins Kevin to delve into the means of breaking free from the grind and discovering the value of rest. Ximena highlights the critical role rest plays in both personal well-being and productivity. She shares actionable advice for individuals and leaders on how to integrate rest into their daily lives and foster a rest-friendly work culture. Moreover, the Ximena emphasizes the idea that waiting for a vacation to combat burnout is not the solution; instead, find ways to incorporate rest into our everyday routines. Meet Ximena Name: Ximena Vengoechea Ximena's Story: Ximena Vengoechea is the author of the new book, Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest. Her previous book is Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. She is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, Forbes, and Huffington Post. (Penguin Random House). Ximena is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse, and writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter about staying curious, getting creative, and living well. She is also the creator of the popular project The Life Audit. Ximena is a keynote speaker on topics such as empathetic and inclusive listening, navigating difficult conversations, and preventing burnout. She previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter and advises select startups and executives on user research, executive communication, and resting well. https://www.ximenavengoechea.com/ https://www.instagram.com/xsvengoechea/ https://ximena.substack.com/ Book Recommendations Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest by Ximena Vengoechea Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Related Episodes Leadership Resilience with Ama Marston Connecting with Others Through Listening with Ximena Vengoechea Resilience Beyond Crisis with Lynn Perry Wooten 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

Oct 16, 2023 • 4min
Three Tips for Communicating More Effectively - Thoughts from Kevin
Kevin shares three valuable tips for effective communication. Whether you're a leader or simply looking to improve your communication skills, you won't want to miss this. **** 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. 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

Oct 12, 2023 • 36min
The Science of High Performance Teams with Dr. David Burkus
Team culture will always impact team performance. Dr. David Burkus joins Kevin to talk about the importance of teams in organizations and how they play a crucial role in making things happen. He has found that to build the best team, you must first shape the habits and practices that bring out the best in each team member. He also shares the three key elements for effective teams: common understanding (empathy), psychological safety (trust and respect), and pro-social purpose (feeling that one's work contributes to a larger whole). Listen for... 00:00 Introduction 03:17 Leadership Experience 04:02 Book's Relevance 05:36 High-Performance Team Science 06:02 Science & Team Performance? 06:51 Team Culture Research 07:33 Ideas for Leaders 08:03 Individual Work Preferences 09:26 Team Intelligence 09:53 Women & Collective Intelligence 10:13 Training Social Sensitivity 12:27 Elements of Team Culture 13:02 Understanding & Safety in Teams 13:28 Role Clarity 14:14 Leadership Expectations 15:06 Teamwide Clarity 16:20 Coordination & Communication 17:13 Bursty Communication 17:39 Psychological Safety Intro 18:17 Defining Respect 18:57 Trust vs. Respect 19:29 Active Listening 20:07 Disrespect & Trust 21:09 Valuing Perspectives 22:12 Disrespect's Impact 23:10 Alan Mulally's Respect Story 24:19 Pro-Social Purpose Defined 25:15 Meaningful Work's Impact 25:41 Pro-Social Purpose Machine 26:08 Impactful Work & Teamwork 26:49 Misunderstood: Purpose 27:19 Misunderstood: Safety & Respect 29:13 Missing: Psychological Safety 30:35 Fun & Pickleball 31:47 Recommended Read 32:30 Connect with David Burkus 33:07 Ongoing Culture Talk 35:19 Conclusion Meet David Name: Dr. David Burkus His Story: Dr. David Burkus is the bestselling author of four books about business and leadership, including his latest book, Best Team Ever: The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world's top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. A former business school professor, Burkus now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. http://davidburkus.com/ 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 Best Team Ever: The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams by David Burkus The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human by Karolin Helbig, Minette Norman Related Episodes Thinking in New Ways About Important Things with David Burkus Creating Dream Teams with Mike Zani Building Psychological Safety with Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig 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

Oct 11, 2023 • 37min
The 8 Strengths that Redefine Confidence with Lisa Sun
We are born self-confident. By the time we hit our teen years, that self-confidence dwindles. Lisa Sun suggests confidence is a mindset and we get to choose to be confident. Lisa joins Kevin to discuss the concept of gravitas and confidence. She realized that gravitas is about believing in yourself on the inside before projecting it outward. Lisa also shares the eight forms of confidence that she discovered through research and surveys and recognizes that all eight forms are valid, and each person's confidence language is unique. Leaders need to replace vague advice like "be more confident" with specific conversations about strengths and provide feedback that acknowledges individual strengths and why they believe in team members. Listen for... 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Lisa Sun: The Birth of Gravitas 05:17 Internal Belief: The Heart of Gravitas 06:14 From Self-Consciousness to Bursting Confidence 07:41 Reimagining Confidence: A Choice and Mindset 08:56 Western Bias in Confidence Perception 09:47 Dale Carnegie's Mark on Lisa's Confidence Viewpoint 10:12 The Call to Redefine Gravitas 11:14 Kevin Eikenberry on Gravitas-Confidence Nexus 11:51 Lisa's Three C's: Courage, Compassion, Connection 12:14 Exploring the Eight Variants of Confidence 16:05 The Power of Creation in Confidence 17:07 The Imperative of Self-Driven Confidence 18:14 Revolutionizing Confidence Conversations 18:41 Book Insights: A Holistic Take on Confidence 19:41 The Female Superpower: Achievement & Knowledge 20:32 Elevating EQ in Societal Conversations 21:30 Rethinking Team Views on Confidence 22:18 Navigating the Dual Sides of Strengths 23:13 Evolving Leadership with Time 24:20 Crafting Your Personal Confidence Lexicon 25:01 Boosting Self-awareness with a Confidence Quiz 25:35 Universal Confidence Language: A Mindset and Choice 27:00 Bridging the Women's Confidence Divide 28:34 Feedback Pitfalls: The Vague Confidence Directive 29:15 Leadership 101: Dimensional Feedback 29:41 Ease Your Level-Up Moments 31:19 Lisa's Fun Side: Art & Dance 33:06 Reading Corner: "Asian-American Dreams" 34:25 Discovering More About Lisa 35:45 Putting Today's Insights into Action 36:07 Closing Meet Lisa Name: Lisa Sun Her Story: Lisa Sun is the author of Gravitas: The 8 Strengths the Redefine Confidence. She is the founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, a company on a mission to catalyze confidence. GRAVITAS offers innovative size-inclusive apparel, styling solutions, and content designed to make over women from the inside out. Prior to founding GRAVITAS, Sun spent 11 years at McKinsey & Company, where she advised leading luxury fashion and beauty brands and retailers in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Latin America on strategic and operational issues. Her first collection was featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, People, and The Today show in the same month. Sun and GRAVITAS have been featured on CNN and in Forbes, Fast Company, New York magazine, Elle, Marie Claire, InStyle, and more. GRAVITAS includes among its activities a commitment to AAPI causes and New York City's Garment District. Often called the "dress whisperer," Lisa is also a highly sought-after public speaker who likes to impart her hard-won knowledge on gravitas and how to best harness it to other women. https://gravitasnewyork.com/ https://gravitasnewyork.com/pages/my-confidence-language-quiz https://twitter.com/LisaLSun https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sun-793777 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 Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence by Lisa Sun Asian American Dreams by Helen Zia Related Episodes Sparking Leadership Confidence with Angie Morgan Being Present and Staying Grounded with Scott O'Neil Executive Presence with Joel Garfinkle

Oct 9, 2023 • 6min
The Fallacy of Perfection - Thoughts from Kevin Eikenberry
Kevin Eikenberry dives deep into the common trap of perfectionism and how it hinders productivity. Understand why we strive for perfection, how it can hold you back, and how to strike a balance using the 80/20 rule. 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. 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 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

Oct 5, 2023 • 40min
Creating the Life You Want in One Year with Wendy Leshgold
The word power carries a lot of weight, and we have the power to be intentional and proactive with our lives. Wendy Leshgold joins Kevin to discuss how to move toward the life you want professionally and personally. She shares five power principles which include, declaring a vision, choosing a new perspective, planning the work and working the plan, using the language of action, and getting curious. It is important to share a bold vision with others, despite it being somewhat scary and vulnerable. This builds relationships, encourages others to support us, and holds us accountable. We need to recognize we may fail and that is OK. Meet Wendy Name: Wendy Leshgold Wendy's Story: Wendy Leshgold is the co-author of the book FAST FORWARD: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year, with Lisa McCarthy. She is co-founder and President of the Fast Forward Group, a professional development and executive coaching company that has transformed the careers and lives of more than 100,000 professionals at leading companies around the world such as Amazon, TikTok, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Ford and more. Wendy has designed a simple and immediately actionable system of Power Principles to help people achieve success and fulfillment in their whole lives. Wendy received her BA in History from the University of Virginia, her PCC from The Co-Active Training Institute and she is an active board member of California Environmental Voters. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Gary, and three children. In her free time, Wendy can often be found watching her son play baseball and walking her beloved dogs, Scout and Cali. https://fastforwardgroup.net/ 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 Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year by Wendy Leshgold and Lisa McCarthy Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Related Episodes The Power of Deliberate Practice with Robert Pool Understanding Power with Deborah Gruenfeld 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

Oct 4, 2023 • 36min
Engineering Empathy in Your Organization with Dr. Nicole Price
We've all heard about the importance of empathy and research indicates that empathetic leaders have a more engaged and productive team. Dr. Nicole Price joins Kevin to highlight the need for both personal and organizational empathy, emphasizing that empathy isn't necessarily kindness or agreement, but rather the ability to understand and relate to others' perspectives. She also shared practical applications and challenges leaders to identify policies that may inadvertently hinder empathy and inclusivity. Meet Nicole Name: Nicole Price Her Story: Dr. Nicole Price is the Forbes Books author of Spark The Heart: Engineering Empathy In Your Organization. She also is the CEO of Lively Paradox, a professional coaching business that focuses on practicing empathy in leadership. Dr. Nicole holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a Masters in Education from Park University, an Educational Doctorate in Leadership from Capella University, and postdoctoral studies at Stanford University. Dr. Price's technical background enhances her objective approach to solving process problems and helping people focus on solutions. https://drnicoleprice.com/ 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 Spark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in Your Organization by Dr. Nicole Price Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1) by Tomi Adeyemi Related Episodes The Empathy Advantage with Heather McGowan Building Psychological Safety with Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig 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


