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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

Today I'm sharing three questions to improve your focus. **** Get short, inspiring messages to your inbox with my Daily Email. Sign up: https://kevineikenberry.com/daily 📺 On the Art of Asking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hh9N... 🎧 Subscribe and Listen to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast YT: @Kevin Eikenberry Apple Podcasts: https://remarkablepodcast.com/applepo... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4G4KyDG... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1ad... iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-th... RSS: http://remarkablepodcast.libsyn.com/rss Your Favorite Podcast App: https://remarkablepodcast.com/follow 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. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/UYRP ➡️ 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://www.kevineikenberry.com/store... ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://www.kevineikenberry.com/speak... Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media: https://blog.kevineikenberry.com https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineike... https://twitter.com/KevinEikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenbe... About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.

In this episode, we're talking about making room for conversation and I'm using a cup metaphor to illustrate some important points. As humans, we all have a mental and emotional cup. And like a cup of tea or a cup of coffee, if it's completely full, there is no room for anything else. Literally. This cup metaphor applies to communication and conversation as well. If you are attempting to converse with someone and their cup is full, there's not room for a new conversation with you. You've probably been in conversations where this is the case. And if you have, you find that you're talking to someone who isn't very engaged. So when this happens, the only way to engage and create real dialogue is by helping the other person make room for the conversation. In this episode: Learn more about and sign up to receive Kevin's Daily Email here.

Employee engagement: we know that when engagement goes up, performance often follows. So, why is this so important, and how do you grow and sustain it? Brian Hartzer shares that when we get the best people who are emotionally committed to the goals and purpose of the organization, they will positively impact the bottom line. As a leader, you need to provide clarity, get rid of barriers, and create a culture of appreciation. Key Points In this episode, Brian Hartzer shares his thoughts about engagement being about the leaders and individuals He talks about the 5 points of the leadership star (care, context, clarity, clearing the way, celebrate). He talks about the importance of self-awareness and authenticity. Meet Brian Name: Brian Hartzer His Story: Brian Hartzer is the author of THE LEADERSHIP STAR: A Practical Guide To Building Engagement. He is an experienced executive and leadership mentor who served as CEO of the Westpac Banking Group from 2015 to 2019. Worth Mentioning: Brian spent 15 years in senior executive roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group and ANZ Banking Group. He is currently an advisor and investor to several Sydney-based startups, including Quantium, a data-science company. Hartzer, who graduated from Princeton University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst, holds dual U.S. and Australian citizenship. He resides in Sydney, Australia. Connect with Brian https://www.theleadershipstar.com/ https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhartzer/ https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Hartzer/e/B08YK8BVXN%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share 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: https://remarkablemasterclass.com/ Book Recommendations The Leadership Star: A Practical guide for Building Engagement by Brian Hartzer The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson Related Episodes The Leader's Role in Employee Engagement with Michael Lee Stallard Understanding Employee Engagement with Jacqueline Throop-Robinson

In this episode, I'm talking about creating milestones.

For centuries, people have wanted to find the fountain of youth. People traveled for months on ships to try to find this mythical fountain of youth, because we'd all like to be younger, right? What about wisdom? I think we'd all like to be wise, and the good news is we can find the source of wisdom without a long trip and it's not mythical. The idea for this episode came from my pastor, Aaron Brockett, at the Trader's Point Christian Church. But this isn't really a religious idea at all. You see, we all want (more) wisdom regardless of our beliefs. But the question is, where does it come from? In this episode, we'll explore some possible sources of wisdom to determine what the true source is. In this episode: Learn more about and sign up to receive Kevin's Daily Email here. Learn more about Traders Point Christian Church here or connect with Aaron here.