The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? It’s no wonder since we have 50,000+ thoughts each day, many of which are repetitive and not helpful. That’s a lot of mind power to use with minimal results. Jody Michael tells Kevin that the average leader spends 80% of their time in a negative emotional state. This minimizes decision-making abilities and results in lower productivity. Jody shares 5 muscles of mental fitness which will help you increase your emotional intelligence, build better relationships and thrive instead of survive. This episode was recording during our Mental Fitness Day, a Virtual LeaderCon event in April 2022. Key Points   In this episode, Jody defines mental fitness.    She discusses the 5 muscles of mental fitness (self-awareness and mindfulness, personal accountability, ability to see multiple perspectives and viewpoints, choosing the right lens, and learning to apply deep breathing when in a triggered state.   She comments on how leaders can use mental fitness for themselves and their teams. Meet Jody Name: Jody Michael  Her Story: Jody Michael is the author of Leading Lightly: Lower Your Stress, Think with Clarity, and Lead with Ease and CEO of Jody Michael Associates, a premier coaching company specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and career coaching. She is recognized as one of the top 4% of coaches worldwide and is an internationally credentialed Master Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach, University of Chicago trained psychotherapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Worth Mentioning: Jody is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), the highest international commendation awarded to coaches by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a distinction held by fewer than 4% of coaches worldwide, and fewer than 5% of coaches in the United States. She is also a Board Certified Coach (BCC), a credential awarded by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) to those who are both licensed as a psychologist, credentialed as a coach, and pass a rigorous certification exam. She’s a renowned keynote speaker, author, and thought leader in her field who has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Crain’s Chicago, and more. She has appeared as an expert on MSNBC, CNN, the TODAY Show, and NPR. Connect with Jody https://www.leadinglightlybook.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jody-michael-associates/ https://www.instagram.com/jodymichaelassociates/ https://www.facebook.com/jodymichaelassociates https://twitter.com/jmacoaching https://www.amazon.com/Jody-Michael/e/B0B1XG2D1L/ref=zg_bsnr_4747_bl_5/000-0000000-0000000?pd_rd_i=1626348995  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. Follow: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or your favorite podcast player. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? It’s no wonder since we have 50,000+ thoughts each day, many of which are repetitive and not helpful. That’s a lot of mind power to use with minimal results. Jody Michael tells Kevin that the average leader spends 80% of their time in a negative emotional state. This minimizes decision-making abilities and results in lower productivity. Jody shares 5 muscles of mental fitness which will help you increase your emotional intelligence, build better relationships and thrive instead of survive. This episode was recording during our Mental Fitness Day, a Virtual LeaderCon event in April 2022. Key Points   In this episode, Jody defines mental fitness.    She discusses the 5 muscles of mental fitness (self-awareness and mindfulness, personal accountability, ability to see multiple perspectives and viewpoints, choosing the right lens, and learning to apply deep breathing when in a triggered state.   She comments on how leaders can use mental fitness for themselves and their teams. Meet Jody   Name: Jody Michael    Her Story: Jody Michael is the author of Leading Lightly: Lower Your Stress, Think with Clarity, and Lead with Ease and CEO of Jody Michael Associates, a premier coaching company specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and career coaching. She is recognized as one of the top 4% of coaches worldwide and is an internationally credentialed Master Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach, University of Chicago trained psychotherapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.   Worth Mentioning: Jody is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), the highest international commendation awarded to coaches by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a distinction held by fewer than 4% of coaches worldwide, and fewer than 5% of coaches in the United States. She is also a Board Certified Coach (BCC), a credential awarded by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) to those who are both licensed as a psychologist, credentialed as a coach, and pass a rigorous certification exam. She’s a renowned keynote speaker, author, and thought leader in her field who has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Crain’s Chicago, and more. She has appeared as an expert on MSNBC, CNN, the TODAY Show, and NPR.                       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.   Learn More Book Recommendations Leading Lightly: Lower Your Stress, Think with Clarity, and Lead with Ease by Jody Michael  Related Episodes Understanding Anxiety at Work with Chester Elton Beating Burnout at Work with Paula Davis The Burnout Epidemic with Jennifer Moss How to Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More with Nataly Kogan 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.

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Do you think you can rise to the top without being a jerk, or do nice guys/gals finish last? David Bodanis believes that although it isn’t easy, you can be successful without being a jerk. He shares case studies throughout history to show how you can be firm and fair. Key Points In this episode, David shares how to:  Listen without ego and fixation.  Give by letting others give (but audit).  Defend without over-defending. Meet David Name: David Bodanis  His Story: David Bodanis is the author of The Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean. He was born in Chicago, lived in France for a decade, and now makes his home in London. He studied math, physics, and history at the University of Chicago and for many years taught the “Intellectual Toolkit” course at Oxford. Worth Mentioning: David is also the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Secret House, the bestselling E=mc², which was adapted into the PBS documentary Einstein’s Big Idea, and the Royal Society Science Book of the Year Prize winner Electric Universe. When not on the road or hunched over a computer, he spends his time at Britain’s premier kick-boxing gym – ‘Paragon’ in east London. Connect with David Website Email This episode is brought to you by... Libsyn. Get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn when you sign up for a new account! Get your show on Apple and Spotify, get critical stats and all the support you need to sound your best and grow your show! Book Recommendations Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean by David Bodanis Related Episodes Building Workplaces Fit for Humans with David Brendel and Ryan Stelzer Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman 

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Our lives are a portfolio of S-curves. We have periods of starting, learning, and mastery. Whitney Johnson joins Kevin to talk about the S-curve of Learning to measure growth; personally, professionally, and organizationally. It is hard to start something new because growth is hard. By keeping rituals (or known things), we can create calm and stability in our brains to allow for more growth. Key Points In this episode, Whitney Johnson defines the S-curve of Learning and shares the stages of growth and learning.  She discusses using the S-curve of Learning for assessment.  She shares examples of how we can build a culture around the S-curve of Learning. Meet Whitney Name: Whitney Johnson  Her Story: Whitney Johnson is the author of several top-selling books including, Disrupt Yourself and Build an A Team. Her latest book is Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. She is CEO of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America. Worth Mentioning: In 2021, Whitney was named #8 on the Thinkers50 list, made up of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world. She is an award-winning author, a regular keynote speaker, and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School’s Corporate Learning. She is also the host of the popular Disrupt Yourself podcast, with guests including Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Susan Cain, and General Stanley McChrystal. 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 Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company by Whitney Johnson  A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas  High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown  Related Episodes Growing People and Companies Through Change with Stacy Henry Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman 

If I asked you what your first thought is when I say the word “conflict”, chances are it wouldn’t be positive. And while there is certainly a downside to conflict, the truth is conflict isn’t always bad. In fact, there are many times when conflict can be a good thing. And in this episode, I’ll explain exactly this. Tweet it out: Conflict isn’t bad until it is. Conflict that allows us to explore perspectives and learn is useful. Conflict that becomes personal isn’t. @KevinEikenberry In this episode: Subscribe to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast.

Empathy is something we all look for in other people. We would love for people to have more empathy for us. And when we’re willing to and take the time to be empathetic with others, we gain almost as much as they do. I’m speaking about empathy in general, but I’m also speaking about it specifically as a leader. Because now more than ever, as a leader, being more empathetic is one of the great ways for us to be more effective as a leader. And so while there is lots written and stated (much by me even!), today I’m not going to talk about skill as much as the practice of being empathetic. And specifically the five L’s that you can use to help you create a practice of empathy.

We are living in a world that is uncertain, ambiguous, and volatile. Rick Simmons suggests that we use this as an opportunity to not just live through the change but harness the energy for productive change and forward progress. Rick sits down with Kevin to talk about liminal space and what we can do to use that momentum to think more clearly and deeply and make change happen. Key Points In this episode, Ricks talks about how to define liminal space.  He shares the formula for liminal moments (preparation, catalyst, integration, and sustainability.)  He discusses whether we can trigger liminal space. Meet Rick Name: Rick Simmons  His Story: Rick Simmons is the ForbesBooks co-author of Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Liminal Space. He also is co-founder and chief executive officer of the telos institute, which helps leaders in business and industry hone their leadership skills, optimize their business strategy, and embrace change as a strategic advantage. Worth Mentioning: Before founding telos, Simmons spent 10 years in various senior strategy and sales leadership positions within the financial services industry. More recently, he was named a Founding Fellow at The Harvard Institute of Coaching at the MacLean Medical School where he contributes insights and best practices to the growing field of executive coaching. His co-founder and co-author is also his partner in life, Amy Simmons. They live in Ohio with their four children. Connect with Rick https://thetelosinstitute.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-simmons-msoda-b4bb034a/ https://twitter.com/telosinstitute https://www.facebook.com/thetelosinstitute 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. Learn more at RemarkableMasterclass.com Book Recommendations   Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of Liminal Space by Rick Simmons and Amy Simmons    The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate―Discoveries from A Secret World by Peter Wohlleben  Related Episodes   The Transformation Challenge with Steve Shallenberger    Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger    Transformational Influence with Walt Rakowich 

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