Work Life Well-Lived with Kelly Mackin

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 For 00:00 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 Change Siobhan'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 Goodall Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If 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. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

Are you really listening, or do you just think you are? 🤔 In this final episode of our series on listening, Kevin Eikenberry answers the crucial question: Who decides if you're truly listening? Learn why listening is about perception and what you can do to ensure others feel heard. Remember: listening isn't about you—it's about them. This episode is packed with practical insights to elevate your listening skills and strengthen your leadership abilities. 💡 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 ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ 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:  https://kevineikenberry.com 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.  

Have you ever considered the leadership it takes to create a film? Kevin sits down with Harold Cronk, an award-winning director, writer, and producer to explore how lessons from film production offer unique insights into leadership, team dynamics, and vision. Harold discusses the importance of servant leadership and explains how leading highly creative teams requires fostering a culture of trust, empowering talent, and aligning individual contributions with the larger vision. He also emphasizes the significance of aligning his projects with his values, especially when tackling real-life stories. He also gives an inside baseball look into the behind-the-scenes reality of film production, debunking myths and sharing insights into the patience and precision involved in creating movies Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:44 Introducing Harold Cronk 03:17 Harold's Career Highlights 04:07 Journey from Art Teacher to Filmmaker 06:01 Early Experiences with Directing 07:12 Leadership Lessons from Film and Teaching 09:46 Challenges of Scaling Film Productions 11:21 Navigating Studio Expectations 12:42 Leading Creative Teams 14:08 Managing Talent and Creativity 15:28 Attracting the Right Talent 17:28 Behind the Scenes on a Film Set 20:15 Challenges of Film Project Management 21:02 About the Movie "Average Joe" 23:25 Real-Life Story Behind the Film 24:00 Staying True to the Real Story 27:50 Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers 29:20 Importance of Passion and Persistence 30:26 Harold’s Hobbies and Interests 31:23 Current Reading and Creative Projects 32:11 Closing Reflections Meet Harold Harold's Story: Harold Cronk is an Award-Winning Director, Writer, and Producer. His big break came when his short film, War Prayer, earned him Best Director at the 2006 Beverly Hills International Film Festival. Cronk’s first box office hit, God’s Not Dead, and the sequel, God’s Not Dead 2, landed him the opportunity to helm Unbroken: Path To Redemption for Universal Studios. Based on the life of Louis Zamperini, the film received rave reviews from audiences, earning an A cinema score, as well as the Movie Guide Award for Best Film for Mature Audiences. Recently, Cronk won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing of The Quest, a high-concept family adventure series for Disney +. Cronk’s most recent film, Average Joe, based on the life of coach Joe Kennedy, is currently in theaters across the country and boasts the highest Rotten Tomato audience score of any faith film opening weekend at 99%. To date, Cronk’s films have grossed over $100 million in the domestic box office. https://averagejoemovie.com/ Book Recommendations Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Like this? Wine, Rock 'n' Roll, and Leadership with Maynard Keenan Join Our Community 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If 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. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Listening is more than just a communication skill—it's a trust-building superpower. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explains the most compelling reason to become a better listener and how it impacts your leadership and relationships. 🎯 Key Takeaways: - Why listening completes the communication loop. - How listening fosters understanding and acknowledges others. - The #1 reason to listen: building trust. 📘 Get Kevin’s New Book! Learn more about Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence and its insights on trust and leadership: 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:  https://kevineikenberry.com 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.  

Can work and well-being go together? Kevin chats with Kelly Mackin about redefining work-life balance and understanding the psychological, emotional, and social motives that impact our professional happiness. They discuss her research-backed framework of 28 human needs and how motives vary from person to person. Kelly discusses common "dream killers" that can sabotage career satisfaction, and how leaders can foster a more supportive work culture. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Introducing Kelly Mackin 02:24 Kelly's Personal Journey 05:00 Defining Workplace Well-Being 06:07 Shared Meaning and Mindset 07:03 The 28 Human Motives 08:52 Personalized Well-Being Needs 10:35 Identifying Top Motives 12:16 Introducing Dream Killers 13:08 Taking a Proactive Approach 14:47 Co-Creation of Well-Being 16:12 Leaders' Role in Well-Being 18:30 Organizational Culture Impact 21:22 Why Motives Change 23:27 Overview of the Well-Being Assessment 27:07 Kelly’s Hobbies and Interests 27:40 Book Recommendation 28:08 Final Reflections and Call to Action Meet Kelly Kelly's Story: Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work and co-founder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs AssessmentTM which empowers people to create their best work life and workplace. Her expertise spans quantitative research in human behavior to fostering psychological safety, from guiding individuals in mind management coaching to imparting the practice of mindfulness meditation both in and outside of work. As a researcher, she gains insights into significant parts of our lives like values, stress, and emotions to develop frameworks to better understand the world and ourselves to make positive change. Kelly’s mission is to create a work world where we are human first and well-being is a right, not a privilege. She built Motives Met to achieve the attainable dream of a work life well-lived for all. When asked about her proudest moments, Kelly would tell you it was standing at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and at Mount Everest Base Camp. Hailing from sunny San Diego, California, you can often find her soaking up a sunset, playing beach volleyball, or sparring in the boxing ring. https://www.motivesmet.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/ https://www.instagram.com/kellymackin_motivesmet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@motivesmet Book Recommendations Work Life Well-Lived by Kelly Mackin 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy  Like this? How to Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More with Nataly Kogan How Leaders can Connect with People and Reduce Isolation with Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Being a Mentally Strong Leader with Scott Mautz Join Our Community 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If 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. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP    

In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry explores a powerful way to supercharge your listening skills. The key? Being fully present. Kevin dives into what it means to give someone your undivided attention, why it matters, and how it can transform your communication and leadership. Whether you're leading a team, engaging with colleagues, or building personal relationships, mastering the art of being fully present can make all the difference. Tune in to discover actionable strategies and insights to take your listening—and your leadership—to the next level. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why being fully present is the ultimate listening hack. How eliminating distractions creates meaningful connections. The transformative power of giving someone your undivided attention. Why fully present listening is challenging—and worth the effort. Links and Resources Mentioned: Get your copy of 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: ➡️ 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:  https://kevineikenberry.com 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.  

Do you lead over or through? Jonathan Clark says leading through is finding leadership everywhere throughout the organization. He shares three essential elements of leadership: heart, mind, and soul. Leadership is fundamentally about doing what’s right and leading through positive influence rather than coercion or authority. Jonathan believes there can be “love” in leadership – more than an idea but genuine appreciation, attention, and support for colleagues. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Clarifying Leadership Beyond Command and Control 00:33 Welcome to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast 01:13 Engage with Us on Social Media 01:44 Introduction to Jonathan Clark 02:29 Discussing the Origins of Leadership Concepts 04:04 Insights from a Cement Plant Study on Leadership 07:03 Distinguishing Leadership from Power and Control 09:29 The Process of Writing a Book with Family 10:29 Leadership as a Process of Mobilization 12:06 Exploring the Soul of Leadership 13:30 Leadership as a Moral Act 16:17 Challenges of Defining Leadership vs. Coercion 18:00 Persistence of Command-and-Control Models in Leadership 21:05 The Heart of Leadership: Focusing on Thriving People 24:18 Love as a Core Leadership Value 25:31 Making Wellness and Success of Others a Priority 26:04 The Mind of Leadership: Problem Solving and Decision-Making 28:34 Practical Advice for Leaders: Start with the Soul 29:34 Fun Facts About Jonathan Clark 29:56 Jonathan’s Current Reading: A Biography of Mitt Romney 31:09 Where to Learn More About Jonathan and His Work 32:11 Reflecting on Leadership as a Verb and a Moral Act 33:08 Closing Remarks Meet Jonathan Jonathan's Story: Jonathan R. Clark is the co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Heart, Soul, and Mind of Leadership, written alongside his father and sister. He is a professor of management at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he has also served as a department chair and associate dean. His work focuses on helping leaders create the conditions under which individuals, groups, and organizations do their best collective work. He holds a master's degree from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and a doctoral degree from the Harvard Business School. https://www.leadingthrough.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-clark-3734616/ Book Recommendations Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership by Kim B. Clark, Jonathan R. Clark, Erin E. Clark  Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins Like this? The Empathy Advantage with Heather McGowan Compassionate Accountability with Nate Regier  

In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, Kevin Eikenberry dives into the art of listening and shares five powerful questions every leader should ask to become a more effective communicator. These questions are simple yet transformative, designed to help you build deeper relationships, demonstrate empathy, and inspire better conversations. Whether you’re leading a team, engaging with colleagues, or having meaningful personal discussions, these questions will take your listening skills—and your leadership—to the next level. Plus, Kevin shares insights from his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty and Leading with Confidence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why asking great questions is key to being a great listener. How to use emotional and logical questions to connect with others. The five must-ask listening questions that improve communication. Bonus tips to ensure understanding and offer meaningful support. Links and Resources Mentioned: Book: Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty and Leading with Confidence 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:  https://kevineikenberry.com 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. Leave a Review If 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. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP    

Have you ever considered that your best intentions as a leader can lead to self-deception and undermine your effectiveness? Kevin speaks with Victoria Trammel about how self-deception ties to our identity as leaders. Self-deception leads to what an inward mindset—an excessive and unhealthy self-focus that leads us to see ourselves and others in altered ways. She explains how leaders can act in ways that contradict their stated values, denying their team members growth and opportunity. Victoria believes, as leaders, we need to stay curious and see our team as individuals with different needs and goals. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 03:27 The Uniqueness of Leadership Books 05:32 What Makes "Leadership and Self-Deception" Successful 07:12 The Core Idea: Self-Deception 09:09 Examples of Self-Deception in Leadership 11:01 Connection Between Self-Deception and Identity 13:13 The Role of Leadership Assessments and Identity 15:15 The Relationship to Relationships in Leadership 17:17 Practical Steps to Recognize and Address Self-Deception 19:57 Feedback and Vulnerability in Leadership 21:00 The Ripple Effect of Leadership 22:45 Advice for Leaders: Start with Curiosity 24:33 How to Influence as a Leader 26:15 What Victoria Does for Fun 27:13 What Victoria Is Reading Now 28:24 Closing Thoughts and Resources Meet Victoria Victoria's Story: Victoria Trammel is a co-author of Leadership and Self-Deception: the Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results, now in its 4th edition. She is a seasoned facilitator and leadership consultant who brings almost two decades of experience supporting the Intelligence Community to her work with Arbinger. She began her career in joint counterterrorism operations. In subsequent positions, Victoria continued to embrace opportunities for learning and people development through leadership roles across the Intelligence Community from small niche operational programs to enterprise-wide software development programs to corporate culture initiatives. Most recently as a program manager of 65 employees at Leidos, Victoria had the opportunity to establish and develop her program leadership team under the guidance and coaching of the Arbinger Institute. Victoria has a beautiful, blended family of 6 that enjoys planning vacations around experiencing different cultures through the power of food. She is fluent in French and speaks a couple other languages, though most of her vocabulary revolves around eating. https://web.facebook.com/arbingerinstitute https://twitter.com/Arbinger https://arbinger.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/arbinger-institute Book Recommendations Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results by The Arbinger Institute  Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff Like this? The Outward Mindset with Jim Ferrell The Mindsets and Habitsets of Leadership with Darrin Gray The Mindsets That Separate the Best Leaders with Vikram Malhotra Join Our Community 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If 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. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Interrupting—it’s a habit many of us have and struggle to break. In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares practical strategies to help you stop interrupting and become a better listener. Whether you're leading a team, building relationships, or just trying to improve your communication skills, these tips will help you listen more effectively and avoid common communication pitfalls. This is part of our ongoing series on listening, and it's a must-listen for leaders and team players alike. Key Takeaways: Why interrupting hinders communication and trust. How to recognize and overcome interrupting habits. Tips like "matching pace" and "waiting an extra beat." A simple gesture to remember your point without cutting someone off. Why being interested matters more than being interesting. The power of stopping and apologizing when you interrupt. Resources Mentioned: Preorder Kevin's Latest Book: Flexible Leadership Learn how to lead with confidence and navigate complexity with strategies outlined in Flexible Leadership. 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 ➡️ BOOK: Check out my latest book, The Long-Distance Teammate: https://longdistanceteammate.com/ ➡️ 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:  https://kevineikenberry.com 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.   Leave a Review If 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. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community 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. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP