The Path of an Inspired Leader with Bruce Mayhew
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 05/13/2026
The Path of an Inspired Leader with Bruce Mayhew
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
What if the path to inspiring others starts with understanding yourself first? Kevin sits down with Bruce Mayhew to explore why inspired leadership starts with looking inward, not for self-focus, but to serve better and lead others. They discuss the connection between learning and leadership growth, the importance of saying “I don’t know” as a pathway to curiosity and trust, and why so-called soft skills are better understood as human skills. Bruce also shares a powerful distinction between motivation and inspiration, reminding us that leaders cannot manufacture motivation in others, but...
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Is Your Open Door Policy a Problem?
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Most leaders believe an open door policy is automatically a good thing. I’m not so sure. In this episode, I share six questions every leader should ask about their open door policy — especially in hybrid and distributed workplaces. We’ll explore: • why “open door” doesn’t always mean accessible • how interruptions hurt leadership effectiveness • the dependency trap many leaders accidentally create • why uninterrupted work matters for leaders too Having an open door policy is a fine idea. But the door can’t always be open. What do you think? My name is Kevin Eikenberry and...
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Growth Through Innovation with Lorraine Marchand
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
What keeps organizations from getting the innovation they say they want? In this episode, Kevin talks with Lorraine Marchand about why innovation so often stalls inside teams and organizations, even when leaders claim it is a top priority. Lorraine explains that the real barrier is not a lack of ideas, but a culture that punishes failure instead of treating it as experimentation and learning. They discuss the gap between intention and action, the different types of organizational innovation mindsets, and the leadership practices that help create environments where people feel safe to...
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Why Your High Performers May Fail as Leaders
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Most organizations make the same mistake: They promote their best performers into leadership roles... and expect success. But it doesn’t always work. In this episode, I share why high performers often struggle when they become leaders — and what you can do about it. You’ll learn: ✔ Why performance ≠ leadership readiness ✔ The mindset shift new leaders must make ✔ How organizations can better support the transition ✔ What to do when the promotion doesn’t work out The transition to leadership isn’t a reward — it’s a completely different job. And if we don’t prepare...
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Creating an Ownership Culture with Greg Hawks
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What does it take to create an ownership culture when most employees don't literally own the business? In this episode, Kevin talks with Greg Hawks about the mindset shifts leaders need to make to help people act like owners by bringing more of their heart, head, and hands to work. Greg explains how his framework of owners, renters, and vandals influences behavior and why leaders must pay close attention to the environments they create. He shares how organizations unintentionally produce renters by limiting contribution, tolerating toxic behaviors, and failing to help people see the bigger...
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How to Get MORE Value from Podcasts - Thoughts from Kevin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Most people listen to podcasts… but never actually change anything because of them. Here’s how to turn what you hear into real results. Podcasts can be one of the most powerful learning tools available—but only if you use them the right way. In this episode of Remarkable TV, I’m sharing 5 practical strategies to help you get more value from every podcast you listen to—so you don’t just consume content, you actually apply it. If you want to grow as a leader (and a human being), this shift will make all the difference. In this video, you’ll learn: Why your goal matters more than...
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The Voice-Driven Leader with Jeremie Kubicek
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Does the way you speak as a leader unlock your people’s potential or hold it back? In this episode, Kevin and Jeremie Kubicek discuss what it means to be a voice-driven leader and why people development often gets crowded out by the demands of daily work. Jeremie explains that great leadership starts with a real commitment to development, not just delegation, and requires leaders to understand how each person is wired, how they learn, and where they are in their growth journey. Their discussion highlights the importance of meeting people where they are, using the developmental square to...
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How Listening Can Lead to Feedback
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Most leaders think feedback starts with what they say. They’re wrong. If you’ve ever given feedback and gotten resistance, hesitation, or no real change… this episode is for you. In this episode of Remarkable TV, I share a simple but powerful shift: Start with listening, not telling. You’ll learn: Why feedback must be accepted before it can be used How asking the right question reduces resistance instantly The fastest way to turn feedback into a coaching conversation What to prepare before any feedback discussion This approach will help you create better conversations, stronger...
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Setting Explicit Expectations with R. Karl Hebenstreit
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
How can leaders create more clarity in uncertain times? In this episode, Kevin and Karl Hebenstreit discuss why clarity has become such a critical leadership need, especially in uncertain times, and why so many performance problems can be traced back to assumptions instead of explicit conversations. They talk about the danger of relying on the Golden Rule in leadership, the importance of moving toward the Platinum Rule by understanding how others want to be treated, and the reality that expectations must flow in every direction, not just from leader to team member. Karl shares practical...
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When Was the Last Time You Changed Your Mind? - Thoughts from Kevin
The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
info_outlineWhat if the path to inspiring others starts with understanding yourself first? Kevin sits down with Bruce Mayhew to explore why inspired leadership starts with looking inward, not for self-focus, but to serve better and lead others. They discuss the connection between learning and leadership growth, the importance of saying “I don’t know” as a pathway to curiosity and trust, and why so-called soft skills are better understood as human skills. Bruce also shares a powerful distinction between motivation and inspiration, reminding us that leaders cannot manufacture motivation in others, but they can create the conditions that help people do their best work. Along the way, they unpack why accountability should be seen as an opportunity rather than blame, how leaders must balance individual needs with team cohesion, and why organizations should focus less on trying to empower people and more on enabling their success.
Listen For
00:00 Introduction: The Path of an Inspired Leader
01:33 Meet Bruce Mayhew & His New Book
03:06 The Big Idea Behind Inspired Leadership
04:18 Why Leaders Must Keep Learning
05:10 The Importance of Saying “I Don’t Know”
06:06 Human Skills vs. People Skills
08:24 Balancing Individual Needs & Team Cohesion
11:14 Difficult Conversations & Positive Accountability
14:23 Millennials, Work & Leadership Identity
18:35 Inspiration vs. Motivation Explained
20:50 How Leaders Inspire Their Teams
24:06 What Organizations Must Do Better
25:18 Stop Trying to Empower People
27:11 Books Bruce Mayhew Recommends
29:08 Where to Connect with Bruce Mayhew
30:15 Kevin’s Final Leadership Challenge: “Now What?”
Bruce's Story: Bruce Mayhew is the author of The Path of an Inspired Leader: Inspire Greatness, Lead with Integrity, and Build a Loyal Team Culture. He is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author, with interviews in CBC, CTV, Global Toronto: The Morning Show, and bylined articles in HuffPost and The Globe & Mail. He holds over 11 years of leadership experience working at one of Canada's top 5 banks, and over 20 years’ experience helping people and organizations succeed.
https://brucemayhewconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemayhewconsulting/
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