The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

When I think of Independence Day, I think about a lot more than just hot dogs and fireworks. Mostly, I think about values, and I think about the incredibly hard work that our forefathers did many years ago – work that was based on a shared set of values. So today I have four questions for leaders to consider when thinking about the values that are important to them. Learn more and sign up for our free video series, 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership.

Steve Robinson was integral to the Chick-fil-A marketing team for 34 years. He was there for the beginning of the brand we know today, including the Eat Mor Chikin campaign and the decision to stay closed on Sundays. Steve joins Kevin to discuss his new book, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. He shares stories and examples that demonstrate the culture at Chick-fil-A. Steve acknowledges that the company wasn’t an overnight success and leadership was motivated by making an impact. The culture was not a bunch of words on paper, but the values and priorities of the organization and the trust in all the employees to empower them to grow the business. Additional Resources: Buy the Book Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit by Charles R. Swindoll Steve Robinson Consulting

If you want to lead most successfully you must know your answers to the questions I'm sharing on this Facebook Live. Come join me, consider the questions - and ask any questions you have. And sign up for The Power of Expectations Webinar.

Today’s episode is the fourth in a series where I connect weird or unusual items to leadership – all of these items are suggestions from our friends on our social media channels. You can catch up on previous episodes in your favorite podcast app, but in the meantime, check out this week’s episode and find out how leaders can learn from…a salad fork. From this episode: Leadership Lessons from a Pogo Stick Leadership Lessons from a Pencil What an Apple Can Teach Us About Leadership

What are you sacrificing for your career? Does this lead to greater success? Janelle Bruland joins Kevin to discuss her book The Success Lie: 5 Simple Truths to Overcome Overwhelm and Achieve Peace of Mind. Janelle challenges leaders to become more aware. They need to determine if they are on automatic pilot, in both business and their personal life. All of us can recognize we are succeeding and where we need help. To be truly successful you need to be intentional about your values and priorities. In this episode, Janelle discusses: The Success Lie Ideas to move past the overwhelming. Benefits of calming your mind. Resources: The Success Lie: 5 Simple Truths to Overcome Overwhelm and Achieve Peace of Mind The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact Choose to Win with Tom Ziglar Never Stop Learning with Bradley Staats The Power of Deliberate Practice with Robert Pool The Success Lie Website Learn about Legacy Leader Sign up for our free video training series, 13 Days to Remarkable Leadership. Get your free copy of my inspiring e-book, 101 Ways to Unleash Your Potential.

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Today we're talking about what an apple can teach us about leadership. You'll learn: Apples carry a legacy. Apples are nutritious. Apples are attractive. Apples have strengths and weaknesses. Sign up for the newsletter and get a FREE eBook: http://bit.ly/1LXMGB9 SUBSCRIBE NOW to Remarkable TV: http://bit.ly/1TnQCR8 New Remarkable TV episodes on YouTube every Tuesday!

A sponsor is different than a mentor. A sponsor believes in your value, advocates for you, and allows you to take risks and has your back if you fail. Kevin sits down with Sylvia Hewlett, author of THE SPONSOR EFFECT: How to be a Better Leader by Investing in Others. They talk about the differences between a sponsor and a mentor. Sylvia also shares real-life examples of the sponsor/protégé relationship. She stresses that this isn’t a one-way relationship. Data shows that leaders who become a sponsor are more likely to receive a promotion. In this episode, Sylvia shares: 1. Her definition of a sponsor. 2. A 7 step process to becoming a sponsor. 3. Advice on how to identify your own sponsor. Additional Leadership Resources The Sponsor Effect: How to Be a Better Leader by Investing in Others  Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley by Emily Chang Learn more about Sylvia Related Episodes The Connectors Advantage with Michelle Tillis Ledermen Managing Talent Risk with Steve Trautman

Today’s episode is the second in a series where I will connect weird or unusual items to leadership. And these items are coming from the challenge that I put out on our social media channels – asking our viewers to submit their suggestions for these items. So catch up on last week’s episode and then check out this week where I will talk about the leadership lessons that we can glean from… a pencil! And believe it or not, I’ve made four connections between the two!

Picture a conference or a large meet and greet situation. How do you feel? Some of us are excited about all the new people we will meet. Others of us, let’s just say a root canal sounds like a good alternative. Devora Zack is the author of Networking for People Who Hate to Network. She joins Kevin to look at real networking. It really is about building mutually beneficial connections and we all have a different way of getting there; whether we identify as an introvert or an extrovert. Devora suggests we find our primary temperament and let that work for us, rather than against us and customize the networking to our advantage.