The Remarkable Leadership Podcast The Kevin Eikenberry Group

In this episode of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry dives into the challenges of delegation. Delegation is a crucial skill for leaders, yet many find it difficult. Kevin explores the three main reasons why delegation is hard and offers insights on how to overcome these obstacles.
Key Topics:
Introduction to Delegation Reason 1: Lack of Time Reason 2: Lack of Trust Reason 3: Lack of Resolve Importance of Persistence in Delegation If you found this episode valuable, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, for more insights and tips to help you grow as a leader.
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If you find delegation hard, you aren't alone. But hard isn't a reason not to do it.
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Are your leadership decisions as rational and unbiased as you think? Lisa Tromba tells us there are 3 truths to psychological bias; they are a human condition, they represent our mental lens, and they cannot be eliminated so we need to learn to manage them. She joins Kevin to discuss the importance of being aware of biases as leaders and how to navigate them effectively. Lisa also shares her insights on the eight prominent biases she has identified through her work with executives, including egocentric, curse of knowledge, control, conformity, optimism, belief, and intuition bias. She emphasizes the need for self-awareness and offers strategies for managing biases to become more rational leaders. Lisa’s magic question to us is “Who am I practicing becoming?”

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00:00 Introduction
02:17 Lisa's Career and Background
02:33 Introduction to Lisa's Book "Mind Knots"
03:51 Importance of Recognizing Biases in Leadership
05:16 Concept of Egocentric Bias
06:20 Impact of Knowledge and Control Biases
10:02 Illusion of Control Bias in Leadership
11:27 Tools for Building Self-Awareness
14:12 Strategies for Managing Biases
23:40 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
 
Meet Lisa Lisa's Story: Lisa Tromba is the author of Mind Knots: Understanding the Cognitive and Emotional Biases That Prevent Rational Leadership. She is the Founder of Lisa Tromba Associates, an executive search and leadership solutions firm (formerly Luisi Tromba Advisors of which she was Co-Founder and Managing Partner). In addition, Lisa leads Leadership Intelligence Services, LLC, which she founded in 2010 to support her clients and business with executive assessment capabilities. Lisa publishes LeaderEdge, an email newsletter that explores timeless ideas and insights inspired by prominent thought leaders, as well as her work helping her leadership community to sharpen their leadership edge. She holds a master’s degree in communications from Fairfield University and she is credentialed in multiple leadership assessment tools and approaches.
 
Book Recommendations
Mind Knots: Understanding the Cognitive and Emotional Biases That Prevent Rational Leadership by Lisa Tromba Neuro-Habits: Rewire Your Brain to Stop Self-Defeating Behaviors and Make the Right Choice Every Time by Peter Hollins 
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Join Kevin Eikenberry as he delves into the crucial leadership skill of delegation in the first episode of a three-part series. Discover why delegation is not just a task but an imperative for effective leadership. In this episode, Kevin discusses five compelling reasons why leaders must delegate, emphasizing how it impacts both personal effectiveness and team growth. Don't miss this insightful exploration—perfect for leaders looking to enhance their skills and avoid common pitfalls like burnout and reduced team trust.
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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.
 

The only constant is change. Ashley Goodall says that life in a blender doesn’t help anyone. Goodall joins Kevin to discuss the paradox of change in organizations, where leaders promote constant disruption and change while employees struggle to cope with the uncertainty and stress it creates. Goodall emphasizes the role of teams in providing certainty, social glue, and meaningful work for individuals. He also highlights the difference between uncertainty and fear, and the need for credible safety signals in organizations.

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00:00 Introduction
03:06 Why Write About Change?
04:01 Life in the Blender
06:08 Leaders and Unintentional Change
09:01 Mistakes of New Leaders
10:21 Stability for Team Performance
12:11 Front-Line Improvement
13:21 The Myth of Disruption
16:08 The Problem with Uncertainty
25:12 Value of Teams
32:15 Conclusion
Book Recommendations
The Problem with Change: The Essential Nature of Human Performance by Ashley Goodall Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinker's Guide to the Real World by Ashley Goodall and Marcus Buckingham Helplessness: On Depression, Development, and Death (A Series of Books in Psychology) by Martin E. P. Seligman The Smart Swarm: How to Work Efficiently, Communicate Effectively, and Make Better Decisions Using the Secrets of Flocks, Schools, and Colonies by Peter Miller 
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Are you struggling to get others on board with new ideas or changes? Do you often hear, "We've always done it that way"? In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry shares strategies for responding to this common phrase and overcoming resistance to change. Join Kevin as he discusses how to address this mindset with patience and curiosity to foster growth and innovation. 
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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/ 
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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 is leadership evolving? Alison Taylor suggests the traditional approach of focusing on shareholder value and legal compliance is no longer sufficient in today's world. Kevin sits down with Alison and they discuss the evolving role of business ethics and the challenges leaders face in today's complex world. She emphasizes the importance of thinking holistically, aligning internal departments, and creating a culture of accountability. She also highlights the changing nature of leadership and the need for leaders to prioritize diversity, psychological safety, and social skills.

Meet Alison Alison's Story: Alison Taylor is the author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. She is a clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business and the executive director at Ethical Systems. Her previous work experience includes being a Managing Director at nonprofit business network BSR and a Senior Managing Director at Control Risks. She holds advisory roles at VentureESG, sustainability nonprofit BSR, Pictet Group, and Zai Lab and is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Good Governance. She has expertise in strategy; sustainability; political and social risk; culture and behavior; human rights; ethics and compliance; stakeholder engagement; anti-corruption; and professional responsibility. Alison received her Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from Balliol College, Oxford University, her MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. She grew up in London, but now divides her time between Manhattan and Woodstock, NY.
https://www.ethicalsystems.org/alison-taylor/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/followalisont/
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Book Recommendations
Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World by Alison Taylor Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman The Transparency Society by Byung-Chul Han 
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