We know that strong, positive organizational cultures lead to success. Kyle McDowell believes corporate culture is broken due to decreasing engagement, apathy, bureaucracy, and inauthenticity. He shares with Kevin that cultures of excellence should be based on guiding principles; the truths everyone in the organization aligns with. His 10 principles start with “we” to emphasize responsibility and involvement from the entire team. Key Points Kyle McDowell defines a culture of excellence.  He discusses his 10 principles to excellence including: WE1 – We do the right things. Always. WE4 – We take action. WE7 – We measure ourselves by outcomes, not activity. Meet Kyle Name: Kyle McDowell  His Story: Kyle McDowell is the author of Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence. For nearly three decades, McDowell has amassed an impressive track record of delivering business results while leading tens of thousands of employees at some of America’s largest corporations, including United Health Group, CVS Health, and Bank of America. Worth Mentioning: He founded Kyle McDowell Inc., a global leadership and cultural transformation firm committed to developing authentic and courageous leaders who want to cultivate a better, WE-oriented, work life. He is regularly invited to speak at business, educational, and nonprofit institutions and events. He has been featured in major national publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc. Magazine. McDowell holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. https://kylemcdowellinc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc/ https://instagram.com/kylemcdowellinc/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1aVoHvcddsahSOST9YmA6A https://www.facebook.com/KyleMcDowellInc 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 Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence by Kyle McDowell Meditations: A New Translation by Marcus Aurelius (Author), Gregory Hays (Translator) The Secret Life of Pronouns: What Our Words Say About Us by James W. Pennebaker Related Episodes A Culture of Servant Leadership with Mark Deterding Culture and Values with Joe Tye Building a Powerful Culture with Patty McCord The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters A Guide to Excellence with Tom Peters

Unlock your potential and elevate your leadership skills as Kevin Eikenberry provides valuable tips on how to transform criticism into growth . **** Your Remarkable Day: 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.  

Work is part of our lives, and it can be difficult. Melissa Swift thinks we can do better for the world and make a living and it doesn’t have to suck. She joins Kevin to discuss how work can be transformed to be less challenging and more successful. According to Melissa, work has intensified, and we are facing the psychological equivalent of the early days of factory work, which is indirectly killing us. Organizations need to re-engineer how their team operates. If work doesn’t suck, you will have better productivity. Key Points Melissa Swift shares why she thinks work is broken and how it has changed.  She discusses the negative impact of the “work anxiety monster” and the “boss baby customer”. Meet Melissa Name: Melissa Swift  Her Story: Melissa Swift is the author of Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace. She leads Transformation Solutions for Mercer US and Canada and is responsible for the firm’s efforts in the areas of workforce transformation, HR transformation, diversity equity and inclusion, and workforce analytics. Swift has helped build businesses in the ESG transformation space, including launching the Sustainability Services and Cleantech practices at Deloitte and conducting two landmark carbon credit derivatives trades at Deutsche Bank. Worth Mentioning: Melissa is a recognized thought leader about the future of work in the pandemic era. She has been quoted on the subject in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The Economist, The Washington Post, Axios, and more. She earned her B.A. from Harvard University and her MBA from Columbia Business School. https://www.linkedin.com/in/swiftmelissa/ https://twitter.com/meswift 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 Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace by Melissa Swift The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time by Maria Konnikova  Related Episodes Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw How Leaders Can Create a Company Culture That Doesn't Suck with S. Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt

Master the art of effortless focus and unleash your productivity potential. **** Your Remarkable Day: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters In this episode, Kevin discusses the power of focus and shares valuable tips to make focus more natural and effortless. He compares the futile act of pushing a string to our attempts at being focused, only to find ourselves distracted and frustrated. Kevin introduces a new perspective, equating focus to the center of attention, just like the focal point in a great photograph. By understanding the importance of why we're focusing and reconnecting with the meaning behind our tasks, we can shift from forcing focus to choosing focus. Kevin emphasizes that when we align our interests and attention, focus becomes a natural outcome. 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.  

How are we doing? This is a simple question. However, we need to be vulnerable to hear the answers. Marc Lesser joins Kevin to discuss the importance of clarity, accountability, and compassion in creating relationships and successful teams. Lesser believes the business world has finally caught up with the idea that humanity is critical for success. Effective leaders must be confident and have a vision. They also need to be humble and depend on their teams. Key Points Marc Lesser discusses finding clarity through compassionate accountability and why this matters to our team.  He shares his “no festering” rule. He talks about how we can start by stopping. Meet Marc Name: Marc Lesser His Story: Marc is the author of several books, including his newest book Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives. He is a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher with over 25 years of experience supporting leaders in reaching their full potential in business and life. Worth Mentioning: He is widely known for developing the Search Inside Yourself program within Google, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training for leaders that has been taught to thousands of executives worldwide. He also founded and served as CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Lesser is currently the CEO of ZBA Associates. He is also the host of the popular podcast, “Zen Bones: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times.” https://marclesser.net/ Book Recommendations Finding Clarity: How Compassionate Accountability Builds Vibrant Relationships, Thriving Workplaces, and Meaningful Lives by Marc Lesser  Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant These Truths: A History of the United States by Jill Lepore Related Episodes Leading with Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier Making Better Choices with Dr. Jim Loehr and Dr. Sheila Ohlsson Walker

Uncover the transformative power of asking better questions as Kevin Eikenberry guides you through the CHAIR model, empowering you to become a remarkable leader and tap into your full potential. **** Sign up for Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: 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.  

In the spring of 2020, the way we worked changed. It might not have been pretty and look at what we accomplished. Heather McGowan tells Kevin the relationships between individuals and organizations changed. More people are asking where work fits in their lives. As such, leaders need to shift their perspectives and become more empathetic. By developing empathy, leaders can better understand themselves and connect with their team, customers, and stakeholders, leading to greater collaboration, innovation, and success. Key Points Heather McGowan discusses the Future of Work.  She talks about workplace trends and what leaders need to know about their team’s perspective.  She shares the 4 shifts in leadership. These include a shift in mindset, culture, approach, and behavior. Meet Heather Name: Heather McGowan Her Story: Heather E McGowan is the co-author with Chris Shipley of The Adaptation Advantage and the latest book, The Empathy Advantage. She is one of the leading voices on the Future of Work. McGowan is a sense maker, a dot connector, a deep thinker, and a pattern matcher who sees things that others miss. Worth Mentioning: Heather is transforming mindsets and entire organizations around the globe with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning and how leadership must shift to guide these expeditions. Her groundbreaking approach to learning has made employees more fulfilled and innovative, leaders more potent and empathetic, and businesses more effective at reaching their goals in a rapidly evolving market. http://www.heathermcgowan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcgowan https://twitter.com/heathermcgowan 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 The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce by Heather E. McGowan and Chris Shipley The Day They Shook the Plum Tree by Arthur h.lewis Hetty: The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon by Charles Slack  Related Episodes Learning to Lead with Ron Williams

Unlock your potential as a leader by learning how to maximize project success by learning to look back. **** Sign up for Creating Remarkable Organizational Results: 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 Team: https://longdistanceteambook.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.  

We know that stress levels are high today. Karen Dillon and Rob Cross found that it’s not only because of your macrostressors like a job loss, death, or illness. Karen tells Kevin that there is more microstress due to our connectivity. These are the little stressors that accumulate and lead to significant negative impacts on our mental and physical well-being. Karen shares some language we can use to describe microstress and how we can reduce their effects. Key Points Karen defines microstress. She shares the connection between microstress and burnout.  She categorizes types of microstressors and examples to mitigate the impact. These include Microstressors that 1. Drain our capacity to get things done. 2. Deplete our emotional reserves. 3. Challenge our identity. Meet Karen Name: Karen Dillon Her Story: Karen is the co-author, with Rob Cross, of her latest book, The Mircrostress Effect- How Little Things Pile up and Create Big Problems – and What to Do About It. She is a former editor of Harvard Business Review; Karen is also a current member of the faculty of Intermountain Healthcare Leadership Institute. Worth Mentioning: Karen is the co-author of three books with Clayton Christensen, including the New York Times best-seller, How Will You Measure Your Life? She is also co-author of the Wall Street Journal business best-seller Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice and The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty (Thinkers50 finalist, Breakthrough Idea, 2019). https://www.karendillon.net/ https://twitter.com/KarDillon Book Recommendations The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems--and What to Do about It by Rob Cross & Karen Dillon Getting Along How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) by Amy Gallo Related Episodes Leadership Resilience with Ama Marston Beyond Collaboration Overload with Rob Cross Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone with Amy Gallo

Join Kevin Eikenberry as he explores the emotional component of change and how to effectively process feelings to unleash your potential as a leader and a human being. *** Sign up for Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: 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.  

WHATEVER. When we use this word to answer a question, we aren't deciding or, we are passing the buck. Richard Moran believes that when we use the word Whatever we may feel helpless or lack control, and we surrender. Often, we have more control than we think. So, when we make decisions, both the big and the small ones that seem insignificant, we need to be intentional. The action we take follows the intent. Key Points Richard Moran shares his research on trends about the word Whatever and how it relates to decision-making.  He discusses how Whatever can impact leadership by creating a culture of indifference. Meet Richard Name: Richard Moran His Story: Richard Moran is the author of Never Say Whatever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference. He is a Silicon Valley-based business leader, workplace pundit, bestselling author, venture capitalist, former CEO, and college president. He is best known for his series of humorous business books beginning with the bestselling, Never Confuse a Memo with Reality, and is credited with starting the genre of “Business Bullet Books.” Worth Mentioning: Richard Moran holds a Ph.D. in organizational behavior, but his work is not academic. Research is important and he believes what is just as critical are the observations one can make by being in the trenches of business. His observations are candid, humorous, and true. His body of work includes 10 books about using commonsense in business. He is the host of the CBS syndicated radio program, “In the Workplace.” Rich has appeared on CNN, NPR, and most major media outlets. 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 Never Say Whatever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference by Richard A. Moran Up in the Old Hotel by Joseph Mitchell Related Episodes Making Better Decisions with Mike Whitaker Leadership, Communication and Credibility with Jack Modzelewski

In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares four things to consider in order to make sure you're asking the right questions and making informed decisions as a leader. **** Subscribe to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: https://remarkablepodcast.com/subscribe 📺 Related Videos  - Three Questions to Improve Your Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXy_S8ufzC4 - Are You a Helicopter Boss?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1zWZ7iK0nk - Five Coaching Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3N_FTaZdxs  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.  

Too often, when we focus on the reward or incentive, we lose interest in the work and effort decreases, eventually leading to negative outcomes. Stefan Falk suggests that, as humans, we want to learn, grow, and do good by others. When we are intrinsically motivated, we become happier and more productive. He highlights the importance of changing our mindset and provides actionable exercises to nurture our intrinsic motivation. By discovering joy in our work, we can encourage our teams to do the same and create a path to success. Key Points Stefan Falk defines intrinsic motivation and why we default to extrinsic motivation.  He shares the mindset shift to make intrinsic motivation work for us.  He provides practical exercises we can use. Meet Stefan Name: Stefan Falk His Story: Stefan Falk is the author of Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before. Falk is an internationally recognized human performance expert for top business executives, specials-ops in the armed forces, and elite athletes. He has spent more than thirty years helping thousands of individuals, teams, and organizations become intrinsically motivated. He is a McKinsey & Company alumnus specializing in leadership and corporate transformation, he has trained over 4,000 leaders across more than 60 different client organizations in North America and Europe. Worth Mentioning: Stefan has studied employee satisfaction surveys and other relevant work performance data covering more than 1,500,000 professionals and performed more than 2,000 360-feedback interviews and surveys around more than a 1,000 leaders and executives. He has held C-suite roles at several global companies and has been responsible for driving corporate transformations valued in excess of two billion dollars. His mentor for many years was the late professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of many books, including Finding Flow, Creativity – The flow of discovery and innovation, and The Evolving Self. https://learntoloveyourwork.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-falk-22461919/  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 Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before by Stefan Falk  Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Related Episodes Reframing Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman

Learn how to overcome FOMO (Fear of Other People's Opinions) and reach your potential as a leader and human being with Kevin Eikenberry in this episode of Remarkable TV. **** Subscribe to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: https://remarkablepodcast.com/follow In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry, a renowned leadership expert, delves into the topic of FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions) and how it can hold us back from reaching our potential. He asks the crucial question of whether other people's opinions are impacting our decisions and offers three ways to assess whether we are suffering from FOPO. Eikenberry emphasizes the importance of listening to feedback without letting fear stop us from pursuing our goals. He provides practical insights on how to strike a balance between valuing other people's perspectives and being wise in our decision-making. Don't miss this inspiring and thought-provoking episode to learn how to overcome FOPO and increase your impact and happiness as a leader and human being. 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.  

Ping-pong tables, free-lunch Friday, or another amenity are just things. Things are not culture. Culture is how you show up. Shaara Roman joins Kevin to discuss building a conscious workplace. Often, there is a disconnect between what we say our culture is and what we see, feel, and hear in the hallways (virtual or physical). When you are conscious of your culture, you know and live your values. You know what differentiates you from the competitors. You know how to hold people accountable. When we know our purpose, we can drive profits. Key Points Shaara Roman defines a conscious workplace.  She explains why culture matters.  She shares four types of culture: 1. Good Ole’ Boy 2. Get on Board 3. Nice 4. Belonging. Meet Shaara Name: Shaara Roman Her Story: Shaara is the author of The Conscious Workplace: Fortify Your Culture to Thrive in Any Crisis, and the founder and CEO of The Silverene Group, a culture consulting firm that aligns people, strategy, and culture to optimize organizational performance. In 2023, The Silverene Group ranked No. 71 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Mid-Atlantic Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Worth Mentioning: Shaara has been featured in and contributed to numerous publications including SHRM, CEOWorld Magazine, HR Executive, Communications Intelligence Magazine, and HR.com, and is a frequent guest on top HR podcasts. Born in India, schooled in Nigeria and England, and having lived in Greece before coming to the US, Shaara uses her global experience as the foundation for her distinctive expertise in crafting strategies to improve culture, workforce quality, and operations across a multitude of disciplines in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She received an MBA from Georgetown University, where she is also an adjunct professor. https://shaararoman.com/ www.silverenegroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaara/ 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! https://longdistanceteambook.com/  Book Recommendations The Conscious Workplace: Fortify Your Culture to Thrive in Any Crisis by Shaara Roman  The Reluctant Presenter: Forget everything you thought you knew about speaking by Meghan Dotter Related Episodes Turning Culture into Competitive Advantage with Jeff Grimshaw Solving the Culture Puzzle with Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry How Leaders Can Create a Company Culture That Doesn't Suck with S. Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt Culture is the Way with Matt Mayberry

In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership podcast, leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry invites you to stop living by default and start living by design. By breaking free from routine and habit, and becoming intentional and conscious in your decision-making, you can achieve remarkable results in every area of your life. Join Kevin as he shares practical tips and insights on how to shift from floating through life to driving towards your goals, and learn how to subscribe to his LinkedIn newsletter, Remarkable Results, for even more leadership wisdom. Don't miss this inspiring and actionable episode! Sign up for my Remarkable Results Newsletter on LinkedIn: https://kevineikenberry.com/remarkableresults  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.  

Time is valuable and powerful, so it's important to add value to everyone we meet and serve. Deepak Ohri joins Kevin to discuss the power of luxury and how it relates to getting better. Spoiler alert, luxury is not always defined by price or profit but rather by the experiences and emotional connections it provides. FOMO (fear of missing out) can hold us back, but FOPO (fear of people's opinions) can also prevent us from moving out of our comfort zone. Acknowledging failures and growing from lessons learned is key to personal and professional growth Key Points Deepak Ohri shares his view of luxury.  He talks about creativity meeting innovation.  He discusses transcending trends and advice on how we can get better. Meet Deepak Name: Deepak Ohri  His Story: Deepak Ohri is the author of A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation. He is the founder and CEO of lebua Hotels & Resorts is well-known worldwide as an award-winning entrepreneur who has transformed the luxury hospitality landscape in Asia. He is also the Executive in Residence, Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center at the College of Business at Florida International University where he has helped pioneer the first MBA course in luxury marketing and management. Worth Mentioning: Before joining lebua, Mr. Ohri held operational roles and was an executive at leading hospitality businesses and hotels in India and Asia. Ohri, recognized globally as a visionary hospitality industry leader and luxury marketer, is a sought-after speaker at international conferences and top business schools worldwide. He is a three-time recipient of the Most Enterprising Entrepreneur Award (2008 to 2010) by the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards and The Best in Asia: Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2011 to 2013). He was named as one of the International Hospitality Institute's Global Top 25 Most Inspirational Executives in Travel and Hospitality 2022, among others. https://www.deepakohri.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-ohri/ https://twitter.com/deepakohri 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 A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri  The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance by Ron Chernow Related Episodes Leading the Dollar General Way with Cal Turner, Jr.  Creating a Culture of Hospitality with Cameron Mitchell  What Kevin Learned and Applied From Remarkable Leadership Podcast Guests

In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares insights on how social media can be used in powerful ways to help individuals reach their goals. Despite the perceived problems associated with social media, Kevin discusses how individuals can leverage it to become an expert, answer questions, and explore hobbies or interests. He also provides tips on how to use social media intentionally by consuming what helps you, stopping what doesn't help you, following more broadly, and picking platforms based on your goals. If you want to get more out of social media and achieve your goals, be sure to check out this informative episode! 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 Team: https://longdistanceteambook.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.    

https://remarkablepodcast.com/executive-presence-with-joel-garfinkle/  Regardless of your title, you can show up with an executive presence, a quality critical for success. Joel Garfinkle says it is about showing up with confidence and charisma. You have a reputation for making things happen. He also recognizes that not everyone is naturally inclined to exude this level of confidence. If you're hesitant or reserved, you may not be viewed as a strong leader. Joel guides us on how to tap into your power and develop your executive presence. Key Points Joel Garfinkle differentiates presence and executive presence and how you know if you have it.  He discusses the value of asking for feedback.  He identifies the 3 categories of the Executive Presence Model: 1. Radiate Gravitas 2. Act with Authority 3. Express Yourself Fully. Meet Joel Name: Joel Garfinkle  His Story: Joel is the author of 11 books, including his latest, Executive Presence: Ways to Convey Confidence and Command Respect as a Leader. He is recognized as one of the top 50 executive coaches in America. Global Gurus named Joel #14 on its list of the top 30 global coaching experts. He is also a Master Certified Coach (MCC), the highest level of achievement in coaching. Worth Mentioning: Joel’s prior experience includes working as a consultant for two of the top consulting firms in the world: Ernst & Young in Hong Kong and Accenture in San Francisco. His executive coaching background, and experience with performance improvement and change management equips him to help senior executives, vice presidents, senior managers, and directors achieve results quickly and effectively. https://garfinkleexecutivecoaching.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/joelgarfinkle This episode is brought to you by... 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 Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence, & Lead With Conviction by Joel Garfinkle Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh  Related Episodes Being Present and Staying Grounded with Scott O'Neil Your Path to the Boardroom with Coco Brown

In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry asks the question, "Is aging optional?" While the calendar may say one thing, our mindset and actions determine how we age. Kevin shares several tips for staying mentally and emotionally young, including trying new things, learning new things, and spending time with younger people. He also encourages viewers to relish their wisdom while choosing not to accept their calendar age. Key takeaways from this episode: Aging is optional; your mindset and actions determine how you age. Trying new things and learning new things are key to staying mentally and emotionally young. Spending time with younger people and thinking beyond your experience can help you stay open-minded and engaged. Embrace the wisdom that comes with age, but don't feel like you have to accept your calendar age. Sign up for Your Remarkable Day: 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 Team: https://longdistanceteambook.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.