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In this special edition of The Evolving Workplace series, Wayne Turmel explores the three dominant work models that have emerged in the post-pandemic world: fully remote, fully in-office, and hybrid work. While the debate continues over which model is best, Wayne takes an objective look at the pros, cons, and realities of each approach.
From cost savings and productivity in remote-first organizations to the structure and collaboration of in-office setups—and the often messy compromise of hybrid work—this episode dives deep into what works, what doesn’t, and how leaders can make the best decisions for their teams.
Key Takeaways:
Remote-First Work:
Allows for talent-first hiring without geographical constraints. Increases flexibility and engagement for self-motivated employees. Challenges: branding, measuring productivity, and maintaining team culture.In-Office Work:
Facilitates faster communication and relationship-building. Provides structured onboarding and training. Challenges: high costs, limited hiring pool, and less flexibility.Hybrid Work:
Offers flexibility employees want while maintaining some in-person collaboration. Challenges: scheduling complexities, proximity bias, and workspace inefficiencies.Wayne also discusses the impact of leadership experience, employee expectations, and how different industries must tailor their approach to work models.
🔹 "Hybrid work isn’t a strategy—it’s often a hostage negotiation." 🔹
Resources & Links:
📘 Learn more about leadership in remote and hybrid teams at KevinEikenberry.com.
🎙 Catch up on Long-Distance Worklife episodes at LongDistanceWorklife.com.📌 Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: The Workplace is Evolving
01:13 – How We Got Here: A Brief History of Remote Work
02:12 – The Three Work Models: Remote, Hybrid, & In-Office
03:46 – Deep Dive: Remote-First Work (Pros & Cons)
08:53 – Challenges of Remote Work: Disengagement, Branding & Leadership Struggles
10:18 – Why Some Companies Are Forcing Return to Office
12:41 – In-Office Work: Benefits of Physical Presence & Structure
15:10 – Hybrid Work: Flexibility or Just a Compromise?
18:14 – The Real Problems with Hybrid Work
20:38 – How Leaders Can Navigate the Future of Work
21:46 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next in Workplace Tech -
What does it take to succeed as a leader in today’s fast-paced world of high growth? Kevin welcomes back Patrick Thean to discuss the practices leaders need to succeed in high-growth environments. Patrick emphasizes the importance of self-improvement, with practices like staying curious and continuously leveling up to avoid becoming a bottleneck for your team or organization. He explains how leaders can identify potential risks by developing leading indicators and using peripheral vision to anticipate challenges before they become problems. Patrick also shares the importance of people ecosystems, not just culture, to create a successful network.
Listen For00:00 Intro and Guest Introduction
01:05 About The Book "Flexible Leadership"
02:18 Meet Patrick Thean – Background and Achievements
04:39 The CEO’s Journey and Leadership Challenges
05:46 The Importance of Curiosity in Leadership
07:46 Leveling Up Continuously as a Leader
10:09 The Role of Experience and Wisdom
14:31 Early Warning Systems for Leaders
19:26 How to Build a Strong Company Culture
24:20 The Difference Between Culture and People Ecosystems
27:26 Understanding the Core Customer
30:29 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
31:41 Where to Find Patrick Thean and His BookPatrick's Story: Patrick Thean is the bestselling author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth, and his latest book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership with Michael Praeger. He is an international speaker, CEO coach, and serial entrepreneur whose mission is to help leaders build great companies and achieve their dreams. Patrick’s journey began when he was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in North Carolina, after growing his first company to #151 on the Inc. 500. Since then, he’s been on a mission to share his wisdom with CEOs worldwide, guiding them through the complexities of leadership and high-growth success.
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Book Recommendations The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership by Patrick Thean and Michael Praeger
The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
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Uncertainty is everywhere. It can create stress, hinder decision-making, and stop forward progress. But what if uncertainty wasn’t all bad? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the truth about uncertainty—both its challenges and its benefits.
Discover how uncertainty can actually enhance learning, build social connections, encourage creativity, and strengthen flexibility. Plus, learn how shifting your mindset around uncertainty can help you lead with greater confidence.
📖 This episode is part of a series based on Kevin’s new book:
👉 Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence
📚 Grab a FREE chapter and explore special bonuses here: https://KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible
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:
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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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Remote work didn’t just appear overnight—it’s been evolving for decades! In this debut episode of The Evolving Workplace series, Wayne Turmel takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of remote work. From the early days of landlines and fax machines to the game-changing introduction of laptops and video conferencing, he explores how technology, corporate culture, and even a few unexpected moments (hello, AOL free discs!) shaped the way we work today.
Understanding the past helps us navigate the future—so how did we get here, and what does it mean for the way we work moving forward? Tune in to find out!
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Additional Resources Read Wayne's Blog Post Explore more leadership insights from Kevin and Wayne at LongDistanceWorklife.com Leave a Review
02:00 How the Workplace is Evolving
03:08 The Early Days of Remote Work (Pre-1990s)
05:54 The 1993 Watershed Moment: Laptops & Internet Access
10:40 The Rise of Email & the Shift in Office Roles
12:36 Video Calls & WebEx: A Game Changer
16:01 The 2013 Remote Work Boom (and Backlash)
19:24 The Shift to Hybrid Work & What’s Next
23:50 What This Means for Leaders & EmployeesIf 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.
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How can leaders navigate the complexities of polarization and build trust in an age of outrage? Kevin sits down with Karthik Ramanna to discuss strategies for effective leadership in a world marked by heightened emotion, distrust, and division. Karthik shares his five-part framework for navigating outrage, which includes turning down the temperature, building trust, scoping organizational responses, understanding power, and fostering resilience. He emphasizes that leaders must first work on themselves before attempting to manage others' reactions. He also shares practical insights like the importance of environmental conditions in managing conflict and building trust through shared experience
Listen For00:00 Introduction
02:13 Meet Karthik Ramanna
02:56 Karthik’s Leadership Journey
05:06 Why Outrage is Rising
06:28 Root Causes of Polarization
08:23 Declining Trust in Leadership
09:51 Five-Part Leadership Framework
12:13 Internal vs External Leadership
14:10 Turning Down the Temperature
16:09 The Neuroscience of Outrage
17:15 Strategies to De-Escalate Conflict
18:37 Active Listening & Understanding
21:50 Trust and Psychological Safety
23:33 Defining Organizational Response
25:57 Disney's Strategy Misstep
27:55 Power and Influence in Leadership
29:22 Building Resilient Organizations
31:03 Managing Expectations as a Leader
36:15 Closing & Next EpisodeKarthik's Story: Karthik Ramanna is the author of The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World. He is a professor of business and public policy at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, where he has served as director of one of the world’s most diverse leadership programs. Previously a professor at Harvard Business School, Professor Ramanna studies how organizations and leaders build trust with stakeholders. His scholarship has won numerous awards including the Harvard Business Review-McKinsey Prize for “groundbreaking management thinking,” and three times the international Case Centre’s prizes for “outstanding case-writing,” dubbed by the Financial Times as “the business school Oscars.”
http://karthikramanna.com/
https://hbr.org/2023/01/managing-in-the-age-of-outrage
https://www.instagram.com/prof.kr.ox/
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Book Recommendations The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World by Karthik Ramanna Like this? Seeing Your Blind Spots with Marisa Murray The Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today with Nathan Kracklauer The Biases That Keep You From Leading at Your Best with Lisa Tromba Join Our CommunityIf 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.
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Did you know that context makes you smarter? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares how understanding context helps you make better decisions and become a more effective leader.
Learn three powerful ways to improve your context-awareness:
1️⃣ Ask for different perspectives – Expanding your view can lead to better decisions.
2️⃣ Recognize when "It depends" applies – What follows "it depends" reveals valuable context.
3️⃣ Ask yourself, "What don’t I know?" – Filling in the gaps can lead to smarter choices.The more context and perspective we have, the better decisions we can make and actions we can take.
📖 Get Kevin’s new book, Flexible Leadership 👉 https://KevinEikenberry.com/flexible
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:
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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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Are you subsidizing your business success at the cost of your own well-being? Andy Brown defines this as emotional overdraft and just like a financial overdraft, these behaviors might work in the short term but become unsustainable and costly over time. Andy explains to Kevin that while this behavior is common, it can lead to stress, burnout, and reduced personal and professional effectiveness. Andy shares habitual behaviors, or "drivers," that contribute to emotional overdraft, such as urgency, overcommitment, and lack of trust. He also suggests that work-life balance is a helpful expression, he advocates for integrating work as part of life and recognizing seasons of focus and rest. Further, he provides some examples so we can mitigate emotional overdraft.
Listen for
00:00 Introduction
00:08 Understanding Overload Stress and Emotional Overdraft
00:41 How to Join the Live Podcast Community
01:08 Kevin’s Book Flexible Leadership
02:07 Guest Introduction Andy Brown
02:33 Andy’s Background in Leadership and Business
03:30 How Andy’s Journey Led to Emotional Overdraft
06:09 Recognizing Leadership Costs Beyond Financials
07:03 What is an Emotional Overdraft
08:19 The Impact of Emotional Overdraft on Leaders
10:24 Emotional Overdraft Beyond Business A Universal Issue
11:44 Work Life Balance A Myth or a Useful Concept
15:24 Why Do Leaders Go into Emotional Overdraft
16:53 The 10 Drivers of Emotional Overdraft
18:30 Just Flipping Do It JFDI A Key Habit That Drives Overdraft
21:21 Trust Issues When Leaders Stop Trusting Their Team
24:45 The Connection Between Urgency and Overdraft
27:07 Why Do We Feel Like Everything is Urgent
29:05 Breaking the Cycle Asking the Right Questions
32:57 Training Clients to Expect Urgency
35:45 The Importance of Taking a Breath and Evaluating Choices
36:36 What Andy Does for Fun and The Importance of Joy
38:59 Recommended Reading Connect by Carol Robin
40:48 Where to Find Andy Brown and His Book
41:57 Final Thoughts Taking Action Against Emotional Overdraft
42:29 Closing and Subscribe for More EpisodesAndy's Story: Andy Brown is the author of Amazon's #1 best seller, The Emotional Overdraft: 10 Simple Changes for Balancing Business Success and Wellbeing. He has over 30 years of experience as a transformative coach and award-winning adviser. His engaging style and thought-provoking insights have made him a sought-after speaker at conferences, corporate events, and on podcasts. Andy inspires leaders to address the hidden costs of leadership while promoting sustainable growth and personal resilience. Andy’s mission is clear: to empower leaders to make better, faster decisions without sacrificing their well-being.
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Book Recommendations The Emotional Overdraft: 10 simple changes for balancing business success and wellbeing by Andy Brown Multipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by David Bradford Ph.D., Carole Robin Ph.D. Like this? Trusting Yourself with Melody Wilding Being Impact Player with Liz Wiseman Making Stress Work For You to Achieve Your Goals with Steven SteinPodcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
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This is a special bonus episode from Long-Distance Worklife where Wayne Turmel is joined by leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry to discuss the future of leadership, workplace flexibility, and the key insights from Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.
They explore why leadership must evolve in response to an ever-changing work environment, how leaders can balance flexibility with consistency, and why the debate around remote and hybrid work is far from over. Plus, Wayne shares an important announcement about the future of the podcast.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation on navigating the complexities of leadership in 2025 and beyond.
Key Takeaways1. Why flexible leadership is essential in today’s workplace
Timestamps
2. The myths around “return to office” and why remote work isn’t dead
3. How leaders can balance consistency and adaptability
4. Practical strategies for leading teams in uncertain times
5. A major announcement about Long-Distance Worklife and what’s next00:00 Intro to the Final Episode
Related Episodes The Long-Distance Team with Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel Returning to Office with Kevin Eikenberry Designing a Winning Culture for Remote Teams: Insights from the Authors of The Long-Distance Team Crucial Conversations: Navigating Communication Boundaries in the New Age of Remote Work Additional Resources Flexible Leadership Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group
00:35 Special Guest: Kevin Eikenberry
01:26 Why Leadership Must Be More Flexible
03:04 The “Return to Office” Debate: What’s Really Happening?
05:10 The Challenges Leaders Face with Hybrid Work
07:01 Understanding the Cynefin Model for Decision-Making
10:15 How Leaders Can Adapt in Different Situations
14:26 Balancing Flexibility with Consistency as a Leader
17:07 How Communication Changes with a Flexible Leadership Style
21:20 Why Flexible Leadership is the Future of Work
23:22 Big Announcement: What’s Next for Long-Distance Worklife
26:49 What’s Coming on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
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Are leadership styles truly helpful, or do they limit our potential? 🤔 In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the power and the pitfalls of leadership styles. Using a surprising analogy—his antique toy tractor—Kevin explains how leadership models simplify complex ideas but can also box us in if we rely on them too much.
📖 Want to learn how to lead with more flexibility? Grab your copy of Flexible Leadership here: KevinEikenberry.com/flexible
🔔 Subscribe for more leadership insights every week! https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinEikenberry
📌 Key Takeaways:
✅ Leadership styles help simplify complex ideas
✅ Models are useful, but they aren’t the full reality
✅ Over-relying on a leadership style can be limiting
✅ True leadership requires flexibilityMy 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
➡️ 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:
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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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What does it mean to think flexibly? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the concept of flexible thinking and how it can help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Kevin explains the difference between either/or thinking and both/and thinking, emphasizing why flexibility in thought is crucial in today’s complex world. He also provides insights from his new book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔ Either/or thinking is limiting and creates a zero-sum mindset.
✔ Both/and thinking expands possibilities and acknowledges context.
✔ Flexible thinking leads to better decision-making in an uncertain world.📖 Get your copy of Flexible Leadership here: KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible
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
➡️ 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:
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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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What does it mean to empower your team to make good decisions? Chris Seifert tells Kevin that empowerment is more than a buzzword, it requires leaders to build both the competence and confidence of their team. Chris shares his decision-making framework designed to address two critical organizational issues: poor root cause analysis and ineffective decision-making in complex environments. Through real-world examples, Chris reveals how clear "decision rights" can transform organizations, empowering teams while enabling leaders to focus on strategic priorities. He also shares that it’s important to document the decision-making process to prevent hindsight bias or the curse of knowledge.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
02:27 Empowerment and Shared Leadership Overview
03:26 Chris’s Career Background
05:18 Challenges in Root Cause Analysis and Decision-Making
06:00 Defining Empowerment
07:12 Building an Engaged Workforce
08:46 Addressing Micromanagement and Codependency
10:08 Disconnect Between Empowerment Goals and Execution
12:10 Micromanagement Doom Loop Explanation
16:12 Importance of Confidence and Competence in Decision-Making
19:26 Decision Rights and Guardrails for Leaders
22:01 Empowerment Through Incremental Decision-Making Authority
24:12 Documenting Decisions: "Show Your Work"
25:54 Decision Traps: Hindsight Bias and Learning from Decisions
26:54 Decision Traps: Curse of Knowledge
28:30 Leadership Challenges with Decision Execution
29:49 Chris’s Hobbies: Fishing and Volunteer Firefighting
30:24 Books Chris is Reading: Mindware and Thinking, Fast and Slow
31:09 Where to Learn More About Chris and His WorkChris' Story: Chris Seifert is the author of Enabling Empowerment: A Leadership Playbook for Ending Micromanagement and Empowering Decision Makers. He is the founder of Enabling Empowerment, an initiative dedicated to transforming organizational leadership and enhancing team performance. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing operations and strategic advisory, Chris’s mission is to empower leaders to elevate their organizations and teams through innovative strategies and methodologies. Chris’s notable achievements include leading a renewable energy company through significant growth, expanding revenue from $450 million to $1 billion, increasing plant production by over 200%, and delivering over $300 million in EBITDA improvements. He also founded a successful Operational Excellence Practice at Wilson Perumal and Company serving clients across North America and Europe. His extensive background as a decorated Naval Officer further underscores his strategic expertise and commitment to excellence.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherseifert/
https://enablingempowerment.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@EnablingEmpowerment
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Book Recommendations Enabling Empowerment: A Leadership Playbook for Ending Micromanagement and Empowering Decision-Makers by Chris Seifert Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking by Richard E. Nisbett
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Imagine a workplace where your skills – not your job title – define your value. What if the way we've understood work for decades is about to be completely transformed? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan to discuss how the rise of skills-based organizations is reshaping work, talent management, and leadership. Ravin shares a case for why organizations must move beyond traditional job structures and adopt a new model where skills are the currency of work. He also discusses how AI is driving this transformation, both as a disruptor and as a tool. AI offers a pathway to match skills with opportunities at scale. Ravin also highlights the importance of combining technical skills with human (enabling) skills, the role of leaders in recognizing potential, and how emerging tools can help individuals navigate their career paths in meaningful ways.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
Meet Ravin
00:29 Podcast Overview and Sponsor Introduction
01:18 Book Promotion: Flexible Leadership
02:08 Guest Introduction: Ravin Jesuthasan
03:05 Genesis of The Skills Powered Organization
06:31 Challenges of Transitioning to a Skills-Powered Organization
09:11 Why Now? The Case for Skills-Based Work
12:44 Drivers of Change in a Complex World
17:05 The Role of Skills and Passion in Work Design
19:02 Essential Leadership Skills for a Skills-Powered Organization
22:20 Challenges of Shifting from Jobs to Skills
24:22 How AI Enables the Transformation to Skills-Based Work
28:01 Unilever’s Example of a Skills-Based Marketplace
30:04 Personal Insights: Ravin’s Hobbies and Interests
31:26 Current Reads and Closing RemarksRavin's Story: Ravin Jesuthasan is the author of The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise (October 1, 2024; The MIT Press) with Tanuj Kapilashrami, the Wall Street Journal Bestseller Work without Jobs (MIT Press), as well as Transformative HR, Lead the Work, and Reinventing Jobs. He is a recognized futurist and authority on the future of work, human capital, and AI, is Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Future Skills Executive Board and Global Foresight Network. He is a member of the faculty at Caltech.
https://www.ravinjesuthasan.com/
https://skillspoweredorganization.com/
https://x.com/RavinJesuthasan
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Would you rather be flexible or consistent as a leader? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin explores the advantages of both and reveals how effective leaders can strike the right balance. Learn why flexibility aids resilience and change while consistency builds trust and stability. Discover practical advice you can apply today.
Don't forget to grab Kevin's new book, Flexible Leadership, for more insights! https://flexibleleadershipbook.com/
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.
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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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How can you turn the challenges of disruption into opportunities for growth and innovation? Terence Mauri joins Kevin to discuss how leaders can transform uncertainty into opportunity and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Terence believes leaders need to shift their mindset and embrace curiosity, unlearn outdated practices, and foster cultures of agility and innovation. He also shares his DARE Framework for mindset shifts. Data: Leading with AI to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Agility: Letting go of bureaucratic practices and embracing iterative progress. Risk: Understanding that not taking a risk is often the greatest risk. Evolution: Adopting nature-inspired approaches to adaptability and resilience.
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00:00 Introduction 00:32 Overview of the Episode 01:17 Sponsor Mention: The Long-Distance Leader 01:41 Meet Terence Mauri 02:32 Terence's Journey to Leadership and Disruption 05:00 The Paradox of Risk in Leadership 06:05 Understanding Disruptions in the Modern Era 09:06 Disruptive Trends in AI and Industries 12:03 The Importance of Mindset Shifts for Leaders 15:10 What’s Not Going to Change? 18:08 Turning Disruption into Tailwinds 20:02 Introducing the DARE Framework 22:16 D – Data: Leading with AI 23:23 A – Agility: Eliminate Bureaucracy 27:10 R – Risk: Courage vs. Conformity 29:10 E – Evolution: Embracing Change Gradually 32:58 Books Terence Recommends 34:49 Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts Meet TerenceTerence Mauri is the author of The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown. He is a world-leading expert on the future of leadership, AI, and disruption. As the founder of the future trends think tank Hack Future Lab and a highly acclaimed author, Mauri is the mind behind the movement for leaders to find the upside of disruption and rethink leadership for a post-AI world. He says: “The future isn’t just about tech or trends. It’s about mindsets and choices, too. Let’s not waste one of the biggest reframing moments in our lifetimes because when volatility is high, not taking a risk is a risk.” Mauri’s actionable insights and myth-busting thinking have been featured in The Economist, Forbes, Inc. BBC, Reuters, Business Insider, and The Drucker Forum. He has been described as “an influential and outspoken expert on the future of leadership” by Thinkers50, the global authority on today’s top business thinkers.
www.terencemauri.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/terencemauri/ https://x.com/terencemauri https://www.instagram.com/terence.mauri/ Book Recommendations The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown by Terence Mauri The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport
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Kevin Eikenberry dives into the dynamic duo of intention and action. Learn why these two forces are powerful individually but unstoppable when combined. Discover how to harness their synergy to drive change, build momentum, and achieve better results in your leadership journey.
📖 Key Takeaways:
- Why action is the catalyst for all change and movement.
-The pitfalls of intention without action and how it affects confidence.
-Strategies to move beyond habits and norms to align your intentions with actions.
- Practical steps to reflect, adjust, and make lasting improvements.🚀 Remarkable Reminder: When we couple intentions with actions, we unlock the potential for new and better results.
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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.
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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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Are you prepared to embrace a future defined by proximity? Rob Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff say we are in the digital age which is fundamentally different from the industrial age. They join Kevin to discuss the concept of proximity equals zero (P=0) – the compression of value closer to moments of demand - and how this is changing the way we work and live. They share how proximity connects with work and how we eat and provide real-world examples from Domino's Pizza's tech-driven customer experience to controlled environment agriculture revolutionizing food production. Further, they provide advice to leaders on leveraging proximity to break down barriers, prioritize opportunities, and align technology with unmet needs.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
00:30 Remarkable Leadership Podcast Overview
01:06 Flexible Leadership Book Promo
01:43 Guest Introduction: Rob Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff
03:01 Origins of the Book "Proximity"
08:08 What is Proximity?
12:07 Proximity and How We Work
15:57 Future of Work and Proximity
19:16 Proximity and How We Eat
24:31 Controlled Environment Agriculture and Vertical Farming
26:00 Proximity and Leadership: Next Steps for Leaders
28:50 Investment Opportunities in Proximity
31:10 What Rob and Kaihan Do for Fun
32:51 Book Recommendations from Rob and Kaihan
34:03 Closing RemarksTheir Story: Robert C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff are the authors of Proximity: How Creating Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. Rob is the co-founder and chair of The World Innovation Network (TWIN Global). He is an adjunct professor of innovation at the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, and an adjunct professor of executive education at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His books include Grow from Within: Mastering Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation (with Michael J. Lippitz, 2009). Wolcott is an active venture investor in nearly thirty companies, many of which are leading the Proximity revolution.
Book Recommendations Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life by Robert C. Wolcott, Kaihan Krippendorff The Founding of New England by James Truslow Adams Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy (Acting with Technology) by Cristina Alaimo, Jannis Kallinikos For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be by Marcus Collins Like this? How to Navigate the Future with Margaret Heffernan How the Future Works with Brian Elliott The Forces Reshaping the Workplace with Phil Simon Join Our Community
Kaihan Krippendorff founded Outthinker Networks, a global think tank, and a professional speaker. His books include Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal Entrepreneurs (Columbia, 2019). A former McKinsey consultant, he is a strategic adviser to numerous leading corporations.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.
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Intentions are powerful—but they’re only the beginning. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explains why having intention is important but not sufficient for meaningful change. Intention can spark the process, but action is what truly moves the needle.
Learn how to bridge the gap between deciding and doing, and discover practical tips to turn your intentions into impactful results.
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:
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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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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 For00:00 Introduction
Book Recommendations Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership by Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything by Nate Silver Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay, and Meaning to Everyone's Work by Zeynep Ton How to Work with and Lead People Not Like You by Kelly McDonald Like this? A Guide to Excellence with Tom Peters This is Strategy with Seth Godin Join Our Community
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 RemarksIf 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.
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When was the last time you gave yourself a gift? 🎁
In this special episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares a meaningful and unexpected list of gifts we can give to ourselves. From the gift of time to the gift of grace, these thoughtful ideas go beyond material things and focus on personal growth and well-being.
This episode is a powerful reminder that while it’s better to give than receive, sometimes, we need to include ourselves on the gift list.
💡 Discover Kevin's new book, Flexible Leadership! 👉 Learn more and grab your copy: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible
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
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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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What can leaders learn from bees about creating lasting change in organizations? Siobhan McHale tells Kevin that bees recognize when a hive is overcrowded and the need for a new home. They notice what is emerging and act, which many organizations fail to do. Kevin and Siobhan discuss how leaders can harness the power of group intelligence to foster agile, resilient organizations. She introduces the "Lens Model," a four-part, non-linear framework that includes Look Beyond: Identify and understand hidden patterns that drive organizational behavior. Experiment: Test small changes to discover effective solutions within the system. Nudge: Use subtle shifts to encourage change without creating resistance. Strengthen: Reinforce emerging changes to ensure they become embedded in the organization’s culture. She also talks about GQ, or group intelligence, as a necessary complement to IQ and EQ in today’s complex world.
Listen For00:00 Introduction
01:30 Featured Guest: Siobhan McHale
02:20 Siobhan’s Background in Change Management
04:16 Why Focus on Change Management?
05:16 The Fascination with Organizational Ecosystems
06:08 Lessons from Bees for Organizational Change
08:14 Understanding the Lens Model
12:27 The Four Steps of the Lens Model
15:40 Diagnosing Hidden Patterns in Organizations
17:45 Role of Leadership in Successful Change
20:10 Nudging vs. Pushing for Change
24:33 Leveraging Group Intelligence (GQ)
27:10 Mapping the Ecosystem to Manage Complexity
29:37 Final Thoughts on Leadership and ChangeSiobhan's Story: Siobhan McHale is the author of, The Hive Mind at Work: The Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change. She has worked across four continents, helping thousands of leaders to create more agile and productive workplaces. She also has been on the “inside” as the executive in charge of culture change in a series of large, multinational organizations. One of these inside jobs was a radical seven-year change initiative at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) Bank that transformed it from the lowest-performing bank in the country into one of the highest-performing and most admired banks in the world. Professor John Kotter used her work with ANZ as a Harvard Business School case study designed to teach MBA students about managing change.
Book Recommendations The Hive Mind at Work: Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change by Siobhan McHale Brooklyn by Colm Toibin Like this? Leading Change Intelligently with Barbara Trautlein Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger Helping Leaders Change the World For the Better with Bill Novelli The Problem with Change with Ashley GoodallPodcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP
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