How can leaders navigate the messy middle of management, especially when it comes to delivering difficult news without damaging relationships or morale? In this episode, Kevin talks with Mahesh Guruswamy about the real-world challenges leaders face when communicating unwelcome information, from missed deadlines to ethical violations. Mahesh shares a thoughtful approach to raising the temperature of conversations gradually and when situations call for urgent, high-stakes responses. They also disc...
Aug 20, 2025•34 min
Are you an expert who’s stopped being curious? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the idea of the curious expert—a rare but powerful combination of knowledge and curiosity. You’ll discover why expertise alone isn’t enough in today’s fast-changing world, and why curiosity is the key to staying relevant, adaptable, and effective as a leader. Kevin shares how to balance what you know with what you still need to learn, and how doing so can help you build trust, grow as a lea...
Aug 18, 2025•6 min
Do you realize how much greatness lies within you? In this episode, Kevin talks with Dave Durand about the mindset and virtues necessary for leading others effectively and ethically in today’s complex world. Dave describes the concept of giants, those we lead who have incredible potential, and stresses that leading them involves creating an environment that promotes autonomy, impact, and growth. He shares his four core virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. He clarifies that thes...
Aug 13, 2025•35 min
Are you wearing your learning glasses ? 🕶 In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares how changing your perspective can turn everyday moments—whether frustrating or joyful—into powerful learning opportunities. From handling setbacks to pursuing goals, coaching others, and even enjoying a good book or movie, Kevin explains practical ways to keep your "learning glasses" on and see the world differently. 📌 You’ll discover: What “learning glasses” are and why they matter When to put ...
Aug 11, 2025•6 min
What lessons can leaders draw from championship-winning coaches? Kevin is joined by Chantal Vallée, who discusses her academic research on leadership and coaching success across sports, business, education, and healthcare. She identified four essential elements shared by great leaders: a compelling vision, strong organizational skills, a focus on individual development, and the ability to utilize key leadership traits. Together, Kevin and Chantal explore topics like setting a vision, handling pr...
Aug 06, 2025•34 min
Do you believe in your ability to learn? Your mindset may be the biggest factor holding you back from becoming the learner—and leader—you were meant to be. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores how your self-perception as a learner directly impacts your growth. He shares practical strategies to shift your thinking, revisit past successes, and build belief in your ability to master new skills. 📌 In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why believing you can learn is more important ...
Aug 04, 2025•5 min
What are some practical ways to make an impact as a leader? In this episode, Kevin welcomes Margaret Moore and Jeffrey Hull to discuss how leaders can close the gap between science and real-world application. Margaret and Jeffrey translated hundreds of leadership studies into nine capacities. These are grouped into three levels: self, relationships with others, and the larger organizational and societal impact. They share what it means to lead intentionally, develop agility and authenticity, and...
Jul 31, 2025•40 min
What if the future of work isn't just about where we work, but how we think about work itself? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Steve Cadigan to explore the shifts reshaping our workplaces, what Steve calls a “work quake.” Steve shares insights on how leaders and employees can adapt to a rapidly changing world of work. They discuss why lifelong learning and "learning agility" are no longer optional, and how our ability to learn quickly is becoming more valuable than what we already know. Stev...
Jul 30, 2025•37 min
Are you ready to grow as a leader the same way you’d build physical strength? In this 600th episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry draws an inspiring and practical connection between building your physical muscles and growing your leadership capabilities. Leadership, like fitness, requires focused, consistent effort—and in this video, you'll discover: Why it's critical to focus on specific leadership "muscles" (skills) The power of consistency over intensity How to avoid neglecting key leade...
Jul 29, 2025•5 min
What does it mean to be an audacious leader? In this episode, Kevin talks with Anne Marie Anderson, who shares that she believes four things generally hold us back: time, money, inner critic, and fear. She introduces the idea of "making friends with fear," encouraging us to see fear not as an obstacle but as an invitation to grow. They also discuss building your front row, a trusted circle of people who challenge, support, and give honest feedback. Listen For 00:00 Welcome and Episode Overview 0...
Jul 23, 2025•31 min
How often do we think of leadership not just as a set of skills, but as a reflection of our character? Kevin welcomes Meredith Bell to explore the often-overlooked connection between leadership effectiveness and character skills. Meredith highlights the importance of focusing on "who we are being" as leaders, not just what we are doing. Kevin and Meredith discuss why character isn’t fixed and how it can be intentionally developed over time. She introduces the 36 character skills, grouped into th...
Jul 23, 2025•40 min
Have you ever felt off track—at work, at home, or just in life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Remarkable TV, I’m sharing 8 practical, actionable ways you can get back on track and stay there. Whether you’re overwhelmed, distracted, or just not feeling aligned with your goals, these strategies will help you course correct and move forward with clarity and confidence. We’ll talk about how to: - Recognize when you’re off track - Reconnect with your purpose - Eliminate distractions - Create m...
Jul 21, 2025•6 min
Have you ever felt like a fraud or doubted your accomplishments? In this episode, Kevin welcomes Aoife O’Brien to discuss the often-misunderstood phenomenon of imposter syndrome. Aoife shares research that led her to identify five distinct imposter identities: The Overachiever, The Comparer, The People Pleaser, The Procrastinator, and The Success Fearer, and explains how these behaviors show up and affect individuals and teams. They also talk about how common imposter syndrome is in the workplac...
Jul 17, 2025•40 min
Have you ever considered that the key to leadership isn’t just vision, but also preparation? Kevin sits down with Coach Matthew Mitchell to explore the role of preparation in leadership and in building winning teams. Matthew shares his five levels of preparation: casual, cursory, compliant, committed, and constant. He believes leaders need to reach levels 4 and 5, where thorough systems, discipline, and introspection take precedence. Using Coach John Wooden’s approach, he explains that most prep...
Jul 16, 2025•37 min
What do alarm clocks have to do with leadership? More than you might think. In this episode of Remarkable TV , Kevin Eikenberry explores the surprising (and insightful) ways that leaders are like alarm clocks—from time awareness and reliability to knowing when to speak and when to stay silent. This mash-up challenge will help you reflect on your leadership habits in a whole new way. Whether you're leading a team or developing your own skills, these comparisons offer practical reminders to lead m...
Jul 14, 2025•6 min
How can a simple shift in mindset unlock the potential within your team? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Phillip B. Wilson to discuss the power of four key leadership mindsets that can help leaders not only improve their effectiveness but also inspire exceptional performance in others. These include believing in your impact, believing in yourself, believing in others, and believing in your relationships. Kevin and Phil also explore topics such as overcoming the hero assumption, building ps...
Jul 10, 2025•37 min
Is accountability a tool for growth or a weapon for blame? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Michael Timms to discuss the true meaning and power of accountability in leadership and how modeling accountability creates a ripple effect throughout an organization. Michael addresses the pitfalls of task-focused leadership and offers guidance on how to empower teams by shifting their attention toward outcomes. He also outlines three habits of personal accountability: 1. Don't Blame, 2. Look in the M...
Jul 09, 2025•38 min
Who do you admire—and more importantly, why? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores how identifying and reflecting on those we admire can unlock personal growth, fuel inspiration, and guide us toward our own leadership potential. 💡 This isn't about blind admiration or comparison. It's about learning from others' journeys and using those insights to become better leaders and better people. 👀 Watch to: -Reflect on who inspires you and why -Discover the true value of admirati...
Jul 07, 2025•4 min
Is workplace well-being a strategic advantage or simply a leadership nicety? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry sits down with Paula Davis to discuss the seismic shifts reshaping our workplaces, including the lasting impacts of the pandemic, ongoing debates about hybrid work, generational expectations, and the rise of AI. Paula makes a case for adopting new mindsets over merely acquiring new skills. These include Sticky Recognition and Mattering, ABC Needs, Workload Sustainability, Systemic Stres...
Jul 02, 2025•36 min
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 r...
Jun 30, 2025•5 min
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 h...
Jun 25, 2025•30 min
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...
Jun 18, 2025•34 min
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 ...
Jun 16, 2025•6 min
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 happin...
Jun 11, 2025•34 min
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 someo...
Jun 09, 2025•5 min
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 – Cre...
Jun 04, 2025•37 min
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 unp...
Jun 02, 2025•6 min
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 re...
May 28, 2025•38 min
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 offi...
May 27, 2025•5 min
Are you thriving or just surviving? Steve Magness joins Kevin to discuss how many of us operate in psychological survival mode far more often than we realize, treating everyday workplace challenges as threats rather than growth opportunities. They explore the psychological traps of modern stress responses, protective systems, and the impact of flattening our identities. They also cover accepting “messiness”, the balance between short-term comfort and long-term growth, redefining success, and why...
May 21, 2025•36 min
