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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

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

Unlock the secrets to conquering procrastination and boosting your productivity. *** Productivity Intensive: https://kevineikenberry.com/productivity 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

Fear, uncertainty, and doubts (FUD). We have all experienced these to some extent; we are only human. Brendan P. Keegan joins Kevin to discuss how these impact behavior and leadership. He tells us that humans are born fearless, but external factors and experiences lead to the development of fears over time. Leaders may inadvertently instill fear into their teams, and the language we use is important. For example, start with a question, not a statement. Brendan suggests we become a fearless leader who embraces uncertainty and is willing to take risks. When we fail, we should foster a culture of open communication and learn from our mistakes. Listen for... 00:00:34 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Brendan Keegan 00:01:23 - Today's episode brought to you by the book "The Long Distance Team" 00:02:21 - Introduction of guest Brendan Keegan, author of "The Third Factor" 00:05:00 - Definition of "FUD" - Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt 00:08:52 - Why write about overcoming FUD as it relates to leadership? 00:13:37 - Becoming a fearless leader - why is this important? 00:18:58 - How to coach leaders to embrace failure as learning 00:21:54 - If you're an innovative leader but your team isn't ready, consider switching teams 00:25:27 - Learn more from failures than successes - do an honest debrief 00:28:10 - This year's company theme is "Endurance" - sustaining excellence long-term 00:29:48 - Biggest leadership lesson - the importance of "IQ" - awareness of yourself and others 00:35:49 - Call to action - what idea will you apply from this episode? Meet Brendan Name: Brendan P. Keegan Brendan's Story: Brendan P. Keegan is the author of three books, including his newest, The FUD Factor: Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt to Achieve the Impossible. He is chairman, CEO, and president of the board for Merchants Fleet, the fastest-growing fleet technology company in North America. He also has contributed more than 200 articles to Fast Company, Inc. Media, Entrepreneur, Newsweek, Fox Business, and Harvard Business Review. During Keegan's time at Merchants Fleet, the company has been named a two-time Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company, Deloitte Best Managed Company, and a Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Company. https://brendanpkeegan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanpkeegan https://twitter.com/bpkFEARLESS https://www.instagram.com/bpkfearless/ 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 FUD Factor: Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt to Achieve the Impossible by Brandon P. Keegan The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Related Episodes How to Thrive in Uncertain Times with Larry Robertson Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity with Curtis Bateman 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

Ever felt overwhelmed by big projects? You're not alone. In today's episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares some priceless insights on how to overcome that overwhelming feeling and get started. **** Join us for our Productivity Intensive: https://kevineikenberry.com/the-productivity-intensive/ 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 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

Do you feel productive? How do you measure productivity? Maura Thomas joins Kevin to discuss the pitfalls of constant busyness versus true productivity and the need for leaders to prioritize thinking. She shares that leaders and organizational culture can unintentionally hinder productivity. Leaders often underestimate their influence not only on employees' work lives but also on their personal lives, attitudes, and mental well-being. Listen for... 00:00 Introduction 00:07 Importance of creating a desirable workplace 02:15 Discussion about Maura's journey into productivity 06:50 Focus on knowledge work and defining it 08:13 Challenges of measuring productivity in knowledge work 09:01 Impact of leaders' behaviors on organizational culture 10:31 People view leaders differently than they view themselves 12:19 Four quadrants of attention management: reactive, focused, daydreaming, flow 17:20 Task switching has a cost and disrupts productivity 18:45 The difference between being busy and being productive 22:07 It's not just about the tools, but how we use them 24:41 The volume of communication in organizations is too high 26:13 Agreements are needed for communication expectations 27:10 Resetting the culture of urgency is important 28:27 Importance of efficient remote communication 29:15 Tips for effective one-on-one meetings 33:11 Impact of after-hours communication on employee stress 37:23 Closing Meet Maura Name: Maura Nevel Thomas Maura's Story: Maura Nevel Thomas is the author of 6 books, including her latest, Everyone Wants to Work Here: Attract the Best Talent, Energize Your Team, and Be The Leader in Your Market. She is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. Her proprietary Empowered Productivity™ System has been embraced by the likes of NASA, Google, and Dyson. She is a TEDx Speaker, founder of Regain Your Time, author of six books, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker in Inc. Magazine. Maura is frequently featured in major business outlets including Business Insider, Fast Company, and Washington Post, and she's also a regular contributor to both Forbes and the Harvard Business Review, with articles there viewed over a million times. https://maurathomas.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 Everyone Wants to Work Here: Attract the Best Talent, Energize Your Team, and Be the Leader in Your Market by Maura Thomas Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity by Gloria Mark Related Episodes Leadership Productivity Principles with Maura Thomas Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw 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

Today, we're tackling a ubiquitous but often misunderstood character in any team dynamic: The Devil's Advocate. Kevin Eikenberry breaks down where this term actually comes from and how the role was historically important yet carefully limited in scope. He explains the pitfalls of playing Devil's Advocate too early in brainstorming sessions and how it can squelch creative thinking. Learn practical tips on how to better facilitate such conversations for fruitful outcomes. Join us for Virtual Leader Con 2023 on September 20th and 21st for a deep dive into leadership development. If you miss it, no worries. Check out the link below to access all the rich content. 🔗 Virtual Leader Con 2023: https://virtualleadercon.com/ 📆 Save the date: September 20th and 21st, 2023 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

Work-life balance. Employee engagement. Bring your best, most authentic selves to work. Dan Pontefract believes these are myths. He joins Kevin to redefine the relationship between work and life. Employees possess one of four work-life personas (blooming, budding, stunted, or renewal) and it's a leader's responsibility to understand which persona their team members possess. He also highlights the six work factors and six life factors that leaders should consider creating a supportive environment for their team members. Listen for... 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:21 Introduction to the guest, Dan Pontefract 00:05:28:22The myth of work-life balance and the need to demarcate work and life 00:06:58 Defining demarcate and the importance of separating work and life 00:08:03 The connection between work-life bloom and leadership 00:09:00 Employee engagement as a flawed concept 00:09:53 The impact of work on our lives and the importance of seasons 00:10:36 How our lives shape our work and vice versa 00:11:19 Impact of personal situations on work performance 00:12:27 Importance of acknowledging and supporting employees' personal situations 00:13:13 Negative effects of ignoring employees' personal situations 00:13:47 Blooming as a metaphor for work-life integration 00:15:01 Blooming as a positive persona when work and life are going well 00:16:06 Other personas: budding, stunted, and renewal 00:19:20 Introduction to the book "Work Life Bloom" 00:19:42 Six work factors: trust, belonging, value, purpose, strategy, norms 00:21:07 Belonging as a key work factor 00:21:55 Belonging leads to engagement 00:23:02 Three elements of belonging: understanding, representation, and safety 00:23:57 Six life factors: meaning, relationships, well-being, skills, agency, respect 00:25:09 Difference between meaning (work) and purpose (life) 00:26:02 Integrating work purpose and life meaning 00:27:05 Open dialogue between leader and team member 00:28:51 Importance of acknowledging and addressing individual differences 00:29:13 Leaders hesitant to ask questions without answers 00:30:11 Importance of vulnerability and continuous learning for leaders 00:31:17 Shifting focus from engagement to how people feel at work and in life 00:32:14 Having honest conversations about work and life 00:33:05 Importance of empathy and being human as leaders 00:34:24 Dan's hobbies: cycling and spending time with family 00:34:59 Book recommendation: "10X Easier Than 2X" by Dan Sullivan 00:38:42 Closing remarks and gratitude from Kevin. Meet Dan Name: Dan Ponefract Dan's Story: Dan Pontefract is the author of four books: LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT, and FLAT ARMY. His latest book is WORK-LIFE BLOOM. He is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects. Since then, he has worked with organizations worldwide, including Salesforce, Amgen, the State of Tennessee, Nestlé, Canada Post, Autodesk, BMO, the Government of Canada, Manulife, Nutrien, and the City of Toronto, among others. Dan is a renowned keynote speaker who has presented at four TED events and has delivered over 600 keynotes. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria's Gustavson School of Business. https://www.worklifebloom.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpontefract/ 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 Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team that Flourishes by Dan Pontefract 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy Related Episodes Culture and Values with Joe Tye Creating Loyalist Teams with Linda Adams & Rebecca Teasdale Culture is the Way with Matt Mayberry 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

Learn 5 ways to get more from every webinar and virtual event you attend! **** Virtual LeaderCon: https://virtualleadercon.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. 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

A good leader isn't afraid of questions. Bob Tiede joins Kevin to discuss the art of questioning, this includes the importance of asking open-ended questions, not putting people in a corner, giving them the time to respond, and the opportunity to say yes. He believes that leaders often hesitate to ask questions because they feel the need to project an image of having all the answers. However, he emphasizes that asking questions not only helps leaders gain valuable insights but also empowers their team members to contribute their ideas and perspectives. Key Takeaways: Leaders often hesitate to ask questions because they feel the need to have all the answers. Asking open-ended questions can lead to more meaningful conversations and better insights. Good questions give information, but better questions lead to deeper understanding. The art of questioning involves asking the question and then giving the person time to answer. Creating a question culture involves practices like question storming and asking for multiple perspectives. Listen For... 00:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Bob Tiede 00:09:39 What keeps leaders from asking questions 00:11:32 Giving answers denies space for others to contribute. 00:13:06 Leaders who project having all the answers come across as unsure. 00:13:47 Asking questions as a leader is more important now. 00:22:09 The art of questioning includes giving people time to answer. 00:25:18 The mindset of a learner is important when questioning. 00:27:32 Creating a question culture through question storming. 00:28:53 Culture and generating questions to solve issues. 00:29:25 Bob's favorite question: "What do you think?" 00:30:04 The power of asking "What else?" multiple times. 00:37:34 Conclusion and invitation to join next week's episode. Meet Bob Name: Bob Tiede Bob's Story: Bob Tiede (pronounced "Tee-Dee") has been on the staff of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) for 52 years – serving 8 years in Cru Campus and then 24 years as the CEO of Josh McDowell Ministry – a Division of Cru. And Now 20 years on the U.S. Leadership Development Team – developing the next generation of leaders for Cru. Bob's blog LeadingWithQuestions.com is now in its 11th year and followed by leaders in over 200 countries. Bob has written 6 very popular books, including "Great Leaders Ask Question – a Fortune 100 List" and "Now That's a Great Question" and his newest book is the 3rd Edition of "LEADING WITH QUESTIONS" which has been Amazon's #1 Best Seller in the category of Business communication! Bob's mission is to help leaders everywhere multiply their leadership effectiveness X10 by moving from "Let Me Tell You!" to "Let Me Ask You!" Bob has been married to Sherry for 53 years and is the proud Dad of 4 adult children – all married and 8 incredible Grandchildren – all who love to ask their "Papa Bob" questions! http://leadingwithquestions.com/books http://leadingwithquestions.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LeadingWithQuestions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobtiede/ https://twitter.com/bobtiede 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 Leading with Questions: How Leaders Discover Powerful Answers by Knowing How and What to Ask 3rd Edition by Michael J. Marquardt, Bob Tiede Change-friendly Leadership: How to Transform Good Intentions into Great Performance by Rodger Dean Duncan Related Episodes Leading with Questions with Bob Tiede Beautiful Questions with Warren Berger