What are the key leadership insights and skills needed as we move into 2025? In this end-of-year episode, Kevin answers listener questions about leadership trends, challenges, and reflections on his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin believes that leaders must move beyond rigid leadership styles to embrace flexibility, adapting their approach based on context, team needs, and organizational goals. He also highlights the importance of mindset, skill set, and habit set for leaders. While skills provide the tools for leadership, mindset ensures alignment with goals, and habit set ensures sustained application.

Listen For

00:00 Introduction
00:44 Joining the Live Experience
01:06 Flexible Leadership Book Promo
01:57 Introduction of Lisa Ritter-McMahan
02:59 Soft Skills Leaders Need
05:21 Transitioning from Peer to Leader
07:17 Hierarchical Leadership in Government Agencies
09:00 Highlight from Flexible Leadership Book
11:13 What Excites Kevin About His New Book
12:28 Balancing Empathy and Organizational Goals
14:55 Professional Development: Inside vs. Outside Work Hours
17:30 Mindset, Skill Set, and Habit Set for Leaders
20:14 Importance of Flexibility in Organizations
22:32 Clear Communication in Remote Work
25:58 Kevin’s Reading Process for Podcasts
30:08 Memorable Moments from 2024 Guests
33:24 What Kevin Does for Fun
34:48 Kevin’s Current Reading Recommendation
36:04 Closing Remarks