The Missing Holiday - Thoughts from Kevin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 05/08/2020
Why Would You Say You Are Getting Old? - Thoughts from Kevin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
We are all getting older. That part is unavoidable. But getting old is not the same thing. In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, I challenge a phrase many people say without thinking I am getting old It sounds harmless, but it often becomes an excuse that limits our mindset, our curiosity, and our growth. What if getting old is not something that happens to us, but something we choose through the way we think and talk about ourselves? Let me ask you this While it is true that you are getting older, is getting old the choice you want to make? Get our free...
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Breaking Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential with Muriel Wilkins
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What if the biggest barrier to your leadership success isn’t your skills, but your beliefs? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Muriel Wilkins to discuss how deeply held beliefs can limit our growth and impact as leaders. Muriel shares how many high-performing leaders unconsciously operate from outdated or misaligned beliefs; beliefs that may have once served them but now hinder their effectiveness. They also talk about how these “blocking beliefs” develop, why they are so hard to recognize, and how to reframe them to align with who we are becoming as leaders. Muriel's...
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These Two Words Can Make You Smarter - Thoughts from Kevin
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What two words can make you smarter? In this episode of Remarkable TV, I share the surprisingly simple phrase that helps leaders think more clearly, make better decisions, and avoid the trap of automatic responses. These two words invite us into curiosity, reflection, and wiser choices—and they can change the way you lead starting today. When we say “It depends,” we pause long enough to consider context, challenge our biases, and explore new solutions. And when we do that consistently, we become more flexible… and smarter. If you want to navigate uncertainty with clarity and...
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Motivating the Unmotivated with Matt Granados
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
What if motivation isn’t something people are born with, but something that can be influenced, shaped, and sustained? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Matt Granados to challenge common leadership myths about motivation. Matt reveals a powerful formula for creating sustainable motivation through personal connection, structured systems, and self-awareness. He explores the critical distinction between love-based and fear-based leadership, explains how three simple weekly questions can transform team engagement, and helps leaders identify individual motivation catalysts, including freedom,...
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How Do I Coach Someone Who Does the Bare Minimum?
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
How do you coach someone who only seems to do the bare minimum… even when you know they’re capable of so much more? In this episode of Remarkable TV and The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, I share seven practical steps to help you coach, support, and clarify expectations for team members who may be meeting the minimum — but could be achieving more. You’ll learn: ✔ Why expectations are almost always misunderstood ✔ How to explore their perspective before offering your perspective ✔ Why “minimum” might not mean what you think ✔ How to help people see the potential you see in...
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BioHacking Leadership with Scott Hutcheson
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What if the key to more effective leadership lies not in a new strategy, but in understanding your own biology? In this episode, Kevin speaks with Dr. Scott Hutcheson about an unconventional approach to leadership: biohacking. Dr. Hutcheson shares his behavioral leadership model, built around three biodynamic channels: warmth, competence, and gravitas. He identifies specific, observable behaviors within each channel that send powerful signals to teams, signals that either inspire connection and confidence or lead to disengagement. They also discuss how everyday actions like being punctual,...
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Want to Be More Productive? Do This! - Thoughts from Kevin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Do you want to be more productive—at work and at home? In this episode of Remarkable TV, I share the first and most important step to improving your productivity. It’s simple, powerful, and often overlooked: deciding what to say no to. We talk about: ✔ Why your to-do list will never be empty ✔ The difference between priority and “priorities” ✔ How clarity creates focus ✔ Why self-confidence matters when saying no ✔ How saying no to the good lets you say yes to the great If you’re overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or simply want to get better at choosing the work that matters...
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Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Dr. Vanessa Druskat
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What does it take to build a team that consistently performs at a high level? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Dr. Vanessa Druskat to explore what emotionally intelligent teams look like and how leaders can foster them. Vanessa introduces the concept of "team emotional intelligence" and explains why team culture, not just individual skills or personalities, is often the key differentiator between average and high-performing teams. She shares her practical three-part model, based on nine team norms, that top teams use to create environments of trust, psychological safety, and...
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Three Steps to Better 1-on-1 Meetings - Thoughts from Kevin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
1-on-1 meetings are one of the most powerful tools leaders have—yet many leaders struggle to make them consistent, productive, or mutually valuable. In this episode, I’m sharing three practical steps to help you create better, more effective 1-on-1s with your team members. You’ll learn: • Why having a consistent rhythm matters more than you think • How to transform your 1-on-1s from reporting sessions into working meetings • Why letting your team member go first changes the quality of the conversation • The key mindset shift that makes these meetings valuable for both people...
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Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups with Colin Fisher
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What if understanding group dynamics is the secret to building high-performing teams? In this episode, Kevin speaks with Dr. Colin Fisher about what makes successful teams work. They debunk the myth of the lone genius and explore why collaboration, not individual brilliance, drives real innovation. Dr. Fisher explains when team synergy happens and why so many teams underperform without realizing it. He also shares practical insights on optimal meeting sizes, how remote and hybrid work affects collaboration, and how to harness healthy competition without damaging team performance. Listen For...
info_outlineI don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s a holiday for everything. Just do a quick Google search for “today’s holiday” and you’ll see what I mean… “If Pets Had Thumbs Day”…. Really?
But back to leadership here. In the video below, I am suggesting a “holiday” that will help you become a better leader and a better person.
I am suggesting that you make a National Commitment Day.
In the episode, I share some easy steps that you can take to celebrate this holiday. These steps will help you use this day as a way to re-focus your energy and actions to better reach your goals. Let’s get started!
Tweet it out: Declare today your Day of Commitment. Decide what you will commit to – and get started. @KevinEikenberry
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