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The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Each week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you see the world differently, 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.

  1. How AI Can Help You Create a SuperIntelligent Enterprise with Nada Sanders

    1 DAY AGO

    How AI Can Help You Create a SuperIntelligent Enterprise with Nada Sanders

    What does it take to build a superintelligent enterprise? Dr. Nada Sanders shares insights from her latest research on what it means to create a superintelligent organization. Contrary to popular belief, it's not about only relying on advanced technology. Instead, the combination of AI and human judgment drives success. Nada and Kevin discuss Kasparov’s Law, which emphasizes that an average person with a good process and AI can outperform even superior computers or individuals without the right systems. Nada believes the key to long-term success in a superintelligent enterprise lies in blending technology with human empathy, communication, and expertise. This podcast was recorded during Virtual LeaderCon 2024. 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:39 Live Podcast and Virtual LeaderCon Promo 01:26 Introducing Dr. Nada Sanders 02:10 Superintelligent Enterprises Explained 04:13 AI and Human Judgment A Symbiotic Relationship 05:10 Nada’s Background and Forecasting Expertise 07:20 Key Takeaways from Working with Leading Companies 09:14 Creating a Superintelligent Enterprise 11:38 Kasparov’s Law and AI-Human Collaboration 17:20 Strategic Decision-Making with AI 22:27 AI’s Role in Small to Medium-Sized Businesses 27:46 The Importance of Human Interpersonal Skills 33:34 Myths and Unfounded Worries About AI 45:16 Conclusion and Takeaways Meet Nada Nada's Story: Nada R. Sanders, Ph.D., is the author of seven books, including The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Superintelligent Enterprise. She is an internationally recognized AI thought leader, expert in forecasting and global supply chain intelligence, and Distinguished Professor at D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston. Ranked by Stanford as one of the world’s top 2% of scientists, she’s a sought-after speaker and the author of 100-plus top-tier scholarly publications. In 2022 she was awarded the prestigious Robert D. Klein Lecturer Award by Northeastern University. She is a Fellow of the Decision Sciences Institute, has served on the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF), Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), and has served as President of the Production Operations Management Society (POMS). In 2020 POMS created an award in her name and in 2023 she was given the prestigious POMS Sushil Gupta Distinguished Service Award. nadasanders.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-sanders-99154a5/ https://x.com/nadasanders Book Recommendations The Humachine 2nd Edition by Nada R. Sanders, and John D. Wood  The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI by Ray Kurzweil The Age of Intelligent Machines by Ray Kurzweil Like this? How to Thrive in Uncertain Times with Larry Robertson The Forces Reshaping the Workplace with Phil Simon Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

    51 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Why I Can't Teach You to Listen - Thoughts from Kevin

    Kevin Eikenberry shares why he believes listening isn't something that can be taught. While most of us know how to listen, it's our habits and intentions that make the difference. Discover why listening is more about conscious practice than learning new skills and how you can become a better listener by changing your habits. 📧 Sign up for our free newsletter, 'Your Remarkable Day,' for inspiring leadership tips: 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.   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

    5 min
  3. Relationship Building is Business Building with Mo Bunnell

    OCT 2

    Relationship Building is Business Building with Mo Bunnell

    We know relationships, personal and professional, are important. How do we add value to who and what you know? Kevin sits down with Mo Bunnell, to discuss how focusing on relationships can positively impact both personal and professional growth. He highlights how business development and leadership are deeply intertwined with fostering strong relationships. Mo and Kevin explore the concept of giving value first, explaining how giving the gift of attention, understanding, wisdom, and clarity and progress can build trust and drive business outcomes. Mo also touches on common roadblocks, such as being "too busy" or fearing rejection, and how leaders can overcome these challenges to invest in their relationships. Listen For 00:00 Introduction to Relationships and Success 01:31 Introducing Mo Bunnell 02:07 Mo Bunnell's Background and Career 03:12 Transitioning from Actuary to Relationship Development 06:36 The Importance of Relationships in Leadership 07:55 Combining Expertise with Relationship Skills 09:02 From Order Taker to Driver of Positive Change 10:15 Applying Reciprocity in Leadership and Sales 13:20 Lies We Tell Ourselves in Relationship Building 15:28 Overcoming the “I’m Too Busy” Lie 19:12 The Gift of Attention 20:28 The Gift of Understanding 22:47 The Gift of Wisdom 29:04 The Gift of Clarity and Progress 33:49 It’s Always Your Move 36:09 How to Keep Rising and Elevating Impact 39:22 Conclusion and Closing Remarks Book Recommendations Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career by Mo Bunnell The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain by Joe Davis Like this? Building Exceptional Relationships with David Bradford and Carole Robin Building Incredible Collaborative Relationships with Dr. Deb Mashek

    42 min

  4. SEP 30

    The Best Thing to Borrow - Thoughts from Kevin

    We're diving into an insightful and practical topic—the best thing you can borrow. It’s not a tool, money, or even a book—it’s someone else’s belief in you. Whether you’re struggling with confidence, procrastination, or simply need a boost to persevere, borrowing someone else's belief can make all the difference. In this episode, Kevin explains why borrowing belief is so powerful, how it can help you move forward when you’re stuck, and how you can return or pay forward that borrowed belief to others. This practical advice is a game-changer for any leader or individual looking to overcome self-doubt and become more effective. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with anyone who could benefit from a confidence boost today! Get a copy of Kevin's book, The Long-Distance Leader (Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership): https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL 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.

    5 min
  5. The Five Talents That Really Matter with Barry Conchie & Sarah Dalton

    SEP 25

    The Five Talents That Really Matter with Barry Conchie & Sarah Dalton

    What are the core talents that truly distinguish high-performing leaders from the rest? Kevin welcomes Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton to the issue of ineffective leadership. Barry and Sarah explore the essential leadership talents scientifically identified through extensive research involving over 60,000 leaders. They emphasize the importance of selecting leaders based on innate talents rather than just skills or aspirations. The five key talents they highlight are: Setting Direction - The ability to establish clear goals and a strategic vision that aligns with organizational values. Harnessing Energy - Motivating and energizing a team towards achieving these goals. Exerting Influence - Not just persuading others but changing minds through constructive debate and advocacy. Building Connectivity - Creating strong, meaningful relationships within the organization. Controlling Traffic - Ensuring efficient execution of plans by managing processes and adapting to changes. Listen For 00:08 Introduction and Overview 00:31 Kevin Eikenberry's Welcome 01:22 Introduction to Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton 03:03 Why the Book was Written 05:02 Key Questions Addressed in the Book 06:14 Barry and Sarah's Collaboration Story 07:34 Surprising Insights from Leadership Assessment 09:59 What We're Getting Wrong About Leadership 11:17 The Importance of Leadership Talents 12:22 Understanding "Controlling Traffic" as a Leadership Talent 14:00 The Five Core Leadership Talents 18:31 Exerting Influence and Changing Minds 24:39 The Changing World of Leadership 26:01 Improving Leadership Selection and Interview Practices 30:09 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps Meet Barry & Sarah Their Story: Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton are the authors of, THE FIVE TALENTS THAT REALLY MATTER: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance. Barry is the founder and president of Conchie Associates. He is an expert in psycho-metric talent assessments, leadership research and development, team building, and succession planning. Barry consults with company boards, CEOs, and leadership teams of leading organizations across the globe. He researches leadership effectiveness and decision-making heuristics from his home outside Boulder, Colorado. Sarah is a partner at Conchie Associates. She is uniquely positioned to provide leaders and teams with the tools to evaluate their effectiveness and develop their leadership strengths. Sarah completed her master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Colorado State University. She is based in Denver, Colorado. https://www.conchieassociates.com/ Book Recommendations The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance by Barry Conchie, Sarah Dalton Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are by Kevin J. Mitchell  Being You: A New Science of Consciousness by Anil Seth War and an Irish Town by Eamonn McCann The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander Like this? Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins Conscious Leadership with Carter Phipps Essentials for Leadership Impact with Chuck Wachendorfer and Doug Lennick Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP

    37 min

  6. SEP 23

    The Most Important Learning Question - Thoughts from Kevin

    In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares the most important learning question every leader must ask—'Now what?' Learn how to reflect and take action to improve your leadership and personal growth. Order The Long-Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL 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.

    4 min
  7. How Agile Conversations Can Transform Your Culture with Douglas Squirrel

    SEP 18

    How Agile Conversations Can Transform Your Culture with Douglas Squirrel

    Are your conversations holding back your team’s potential? Douglas Squirrel shares with Kevin shares how improving conversations within teams can drastically enhance trust, reduce fear, and align business goals. Squirrel delves into the concept of "Agile Conversations," a term inspired by the agile methodology in software development but applicable across all business functions. He emphasizes the importance of practicing conversations, much like athletes train for their sports, and introduces the "Four R's" (Record, Reflect, Revise, Role-play) as a method for enhancing communication skills. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Guest Introduction: Douglas Squirrel 03:12 The Journey from Coder to Conversation Expert 06:15 Discovering Chris Argyris' Work and Improving Conversations 07:45 Agile Conversations: Why "Agile"? 09:35 Conversations as the Key to Culture 12:00 The Power of Stories in Shaping Culture 14:00 The Gap Between Behavior and Belief 17:25 Practicing Conversations: The Four Rs 23:45 The Importance of Genuine Questions 27:05 The Five Conversations for Transforming Culture 33:00 Fun and Personal Interests: Squirrel’s Story 34:00 Closing Meet Doug Doug's Story: Douglas Squirrel is the author of Squirrel’s Tech Radar, Decoding Tech Talk, and Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture, co-authored with Jeffrey Fredrick. He is the director of Squirrel Squared Limited. He has been coding for forty years and has led software teams for twenty. He uses the power of conversations to create dramatic productivity gains in technology organizations of all sizes. His experience includes growing software teams as a CTO in startups from fintech to biotech to music, and everything in between; consulting on product improvement at over 200 organizations in the UK, US, Australia, Africa, and Europe; and coaching a wide variety of leaders in improving their conversations, aligning to business goals, and creating productive conflict. He lives in Frogholt, England, in a timber-framed cottage built in the year 1450. https://douglassquirrel.com/  https://squirrelsquadron.com/  https://www.facebook.com/douglas.squirrel  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsquirrel/  https://www.instagram.com/douglassquirrel/    Book Recommendations Agile Conversations: Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture by Douglas Squirrel, Jeffrey Fredrick  Knowledge for Action: A Guide to Overcoming Barriers to Organizational Change by Chris Argyris  Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni Like this? Crucial Conversations for Business Transformation with Richard Hawkes The Art of Conscious Conversation with Chuck Wisner Creating Better Leadership Conversations with Rose Fass Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes

    37 min

  8. SEP 16

    Why You Should Embrace Struggle - Thoughts from Kevin

    Kevin Eikenberry explains why you should embrace struggle rather than avoid it. Struggles are natural and inevitable, but they also offer powerful lessons, perspective, and opportunities to grow as a leader. Kevin shares insights on how you can leverage struggles to become a better leader and build resilience. Whether you're leading a remote team or facing other challenges, this episode will help you find value in the hard times. Get actionable advice on embracing struggles and building your next success from them. Order a copy of Long-Distance Leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/LDL  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.

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The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Each week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you see the world differently, 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.

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