When Different is Good - Thoughts from Kevin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 04/14/2025
Why Specific Wins
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares why being specific beats being vague—every time. Whether you're setting goals, managing a project, or communicating with your team, specificity drives clarity, focus, and better results. Kevin breaks down five reasons why being specific helps you win in leadership and life, and gives you two questions to apply these insights right away. 🎯 Watch now to learn how to harness the power of being specific. 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...
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Why Trust Matters More Now Than Ever with David Horsager
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What is the most important question everyone is silently asking? According to David Horsager, the answer is clear: "Can I trust you?" In this episode, David shares why trust isn't merely a soft skill, but rather an asset that drives leadership, innovation, sales, retention, and more. He explains that a lack of trust represents the biggest cost to organizations and is the true cause behind many issues we typically attribute to communication, leadership, or marketing. Additionally, he introduces his research-backed framework of the 8 Pillars of Trust: clarity, compassion, character, competency,...
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How to Lead People Not Like You with Stephanie Chung
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How do you effectively lead a team filled with individuals who are different from you? Kevin is joined by Stephanie Chung to discuss what it truly takes to lead with intention in today's diverse workforce. Stephanie’s unique leadership model is represented by the acronym ALLY—Ask, Listen, Learn, and You take action. This framework emphasizes the importance of leaders actively engaging with their team members to understand and support them, particularly those who may not share the same background, identity, or experiences. She dives into each component, providing practical advice and...
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Playing the Long Game: Why Great Leaders Think Long-Term - Thoughts from Kevin
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Are you willing to play the long game? In this episode of Remarkable TV and The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry explores why playing the long game is one of the most powerful habits leaders can develop—especially in a world dominated by instant gratification. He shares a compelling story and challenges us to lead with purpose, patience, and a focus on long-term results. You’ll learn: - What it means to “play the long game” as a leader - Why short-term thinking limits your impact - How to align your goals with a broader purpose - How patience and perspective elevate...
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The Psychology of Leadership with Sébastien Page
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How can lessons from sports and psychology transform the way we lead, especially when the pressure is on? Kevin is joined by Sebastien Page to explore how high-performance mindsets from sports apply to leadership. They discuss how goal-induced blindness, where an intense focus on achieving goals can obscure ethical or practical considerations, impacts leaders and organizations. Sebastien shares how strong relationships, not fame or fortune, are the most significant predictors of long-term happiness and fulfillment. The episode also highlights a few of the eighteen principles from the book,...
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Getting Past Blame - Thoughts from Kevin
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Blame is easy—but it's also a barrier to your growth, your relationships, and your results. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares a powerful mindset shift that can help you move from blame to ownership. You’ll learn: - Why blaming others holds you back as a leader - How language and perspective fuel blame - The ONE question you can ask to be more accountable and effective 👉 Are you ready to stop pointing fingers and start making progress? 📌 Remember: When you point at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you. Let’s explore what that really...
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Creating Meaningful Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles
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What makes work meaningful, and how can leaders create that experience for their teams? Kevin is joined by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, who state that their research shows nearly 50% of an employee's experience of meaning at work is tied to what their leaders do or fail to do. Meaningful work is the upstream factor that drives engagement, productivity, innovation, and the bottom-line results that organizations want. The conversation centers around the Three C’s of Meaningful Work: Community – Creating authentic connections and a sense of belonging among team members, even in remote or...
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How Many Meetings Are Too Many? - Thoughts from Kevin
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Are you drowning in meetings? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores a common leadership challenge: How many meetings are too many? The answer may not be a number—but a shift in mindset, purpose, and effectiveness. Discover: ✅ How to clarify your desired meeting outcome ✅ How to decide whether a meeting is truly necessary ✅ How to choose the right people for your meeting ✅ Tips to stay focused and finish strong ✅ Why meetings ARE part of your real work If you're tired of unproductive, time-wasting meetings, this episode is for you. Make your meetings more...
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Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow
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How can you be authentic in a way that strengthens your leadership and personal success? Kevin sits down with Jeanne Sparrow to chat about what authenticity truly means, why it matters for leaders, and how you can live it out with courage and confidence. Jeanne explains that being authentic isn't simply about being yourself; it's about knowing yourself deeply, having the bravery to express it, and using it to advance your work and connect with others meaningfully. Kevin and Jeanne explore the relationship between authenticity and confidence, the role of leaders in creating environments where...
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What Do You Celebrate? - Thoughts from Kevin
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We’re great at celebrating birthdays and personal milestones—but are we celebrating enough at work? In this episode, I explore why workplace celebrations matter and how we can make them more intentional and meaningful. I share questions you can ask yourself and your team to determine what’s worth celebrating and how to do it in a way that reinforces your culture, motivates your people, and aligns with your organizational goals. Whether you lead a remote team, a hybrid team, or a traditional office-based one, you'll walk away with ideas to bring more purposeful recognition and joy into...
info_outlineWhen is different actually better? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin shares a personal example of breaking from routine and explores how “different” can lead to growth, innovation, and new perspective.
From comfort zones to habit loops, Kevin dives into the psychology of sameness — and offers compelling reasons why leaders need to occasionally disrupt their own patterns to stay flexible and fresh. This isn’t just about filming in a new location — it’s a metaphor for embracing change and stepping into the unknown.
💡 If you're looking for practical leadership insight in a world full of change, this episode is for you.
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