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When you're training leaders, here's a question worth asking yourself: are your people watching you do the things you're asking them to do? In this episode, I talk about why it's not whether someone attended a training that matters. It's whether they're taking action on it. And if you want your people to actually change their behavior, there are two questions you have to answer honestly: do they know what's expected, and are you modeling it yourself? Words and knowledge matter. But behavior matters more. Want a free way to help the leaders in your organization put this into practice? Check out Virtual LeaderCon. Learn more and sign up for free at https://VirtualLeaderCon.com   ---

How can leaders use data to make better decisions and drive real change? In this episode, Kevin talks with Sebastian Wernicke about why so many organizations invest heavily in data and AI yet still struggle to achieve breakthrough results. Sebastian explains the difference between being data-driven, data-frustrated, and data-inspired. He believes that data should not only confirm and optimize what organizations already do but also challenge assumptions, reveal unexpected possibilities, and inspire new directions. They explore common myths about data, including the belief that it is always objective, that deeper analysis will automatically reveal the right answer, and that complex decisions can be reduced to a simple yes or no. Sebastian also shares why leaders must balance depth with decisiveness and become more comfortable with uncertainty and probability. They also discuss the opportunities and risks of AI, particularly its tendency to fill in gaps and generate appealing answers based on hidden assumptions. About Sebastian Wernicke Sebastian Wernicke, Ph.D., is the author of Data Inspired: Building an Organizational Culture of Inquiry for Lasting Transformation. He is a partner at Oxera Consulting, one of Europe's oldest economics and finance consultancies, where he leads the data science and AI practice. Sebastian is a leading expert in data and AI strategy and a former Chief Data Scientist. For two decades, he has guided organizations around the world to achieve breakthrough transformation through the power of data. His ability to make complex topics around data accessible, engaging, and actionable has made Sebastian a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. His three acclaimed TED Talks have reached over 5 million viewers. For more information, follow Sebastian Wernicke on LinkedIn or visit www.datainspired.org. Resources Mentioned Data Inspired: Building an Organizational Culture of Inquiry for Lasting Transformation by Sebastian Wernicke Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry  The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence by Sebastian Mallaby Timestamps 0:00 Introduction — why "data driven" isn't the whole story 1:55 Meet Sebastian Wernicke & his book, Data Inspired 3:13 Why Sebastian wrote the book 6:02 Data driven vs. data frustrated vs. data inspired 10:33 The 3 myths about data — setting the stage 11:48 Myth #1: Data isn't objective truth 13:18 Myth #2: The three TV shows example 17:15 Myth #3: Data won't give you a clean yes-or-no 18:37 Embracing complexity (and getting comfortable with discomfort) 20:04 Why this is really a culture problem, not a tech problem 23:08 Balancing depth and decisiveness in decision-making 26:09 Machine learning vs. today's AI — what's actually different 30:29 Resisting the "AI will make it easy" temptation 32:09 Purpose first, data second 34:14 What Sebastian's reading & where to find him 36:19 Closing: what are you going to do about it? ---

You send people to training. They come back, and... nothing changes. So whose fault is that — the training? The trainer? The learner? Actually, there's a fourth option: you. There are two conversations every leader should be having around any training their team attends — one before, one after — and most of us aren't having either one consistently. In this episode, I walk through exactly what to say and ask in both conversations, so the training you're investing in actually turns into changed behavior. If you've got newer frontline leaders you want to set up for success, this is exactly the gap our From Bud to Boss program is built to close. Learn more: https://kevineikenberry.com/bud-to-boss/ 

How can leaders adapt their approach to give people what they need in each specific situation? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Suzie Bishop and Sam Shriver to revisit situational leadership and discuss why this decades-old model may be more relevant than ever. They explain how effective leadership begins by clearly identifying the task, skill, or behavior involved, then assessing an individual's ability, confidence, commitment, and motivation before choosing the right leadership response. Kevin, Suzie, and Sam discuss why no leadership style is inherently good or bad, how empowerment can feel like abandonment and direction can feel like micromanagement when misapplied, and why leaders must step beyond their comfort zones to serve others' needs. Listen For 0:00 Why Situational Leadership still matters after 50 years 3:13 Why write this book now 5:17 The big idea: adaptability 6:50 What "situational" actually means 8:11 How the model got typecast — and where it's expanded 12:55 The primer: task, readiness, and the R1–R4 scale 15:49 Where leaders get "style" wrong 23:15 "Power is the battery of leadership" 25:56 Leading through disruptive change 28:34 Situational leadership in the age of AI 32:12 The best next step for your organization 36:11 What are you reading? About Suzie & Sam Suzie Bishop and Sam Shriver are the authors of Situational Leadership®: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change, and Unlocking Performance. Suzie is an established leader in workplace education and leadership development, currently serving as Vice President of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media from North Carolina State University. A Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) and Stakeholder Centered Coach, Suzie is also a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach and a Thirty Under Thirty Leader recognized by Elliot Masie. Sam has over 45 years of experience with the Situational Leadership® Model, executive coaching, human behavior, and leadership development. A frequent contributor to industry publications, Sam also co-authors a leadership column with Marshall Goldsmith for Training Industry Magazine and publishes regular blogs, white papers, and articles on emerging trends in learning and development. His work has been recognized by Bersin, Brandon Hall, and the Association for Talent Development. Deeply inspired by his team's commitment to delivering transformative learning experiences, Sam focuses on reintroducing the Situational Leadership® Model to the next generation of leaders to help them build meaningful impact within their organizations. CONNECT WITH Suzie Bishop and Sam Shriver Website: https://situational.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzie-bishop/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-shriver-6479763/   RESOURCES MENTIONED Situational Leadership: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change, and Unlocking Performance by Sam Shriver and Suzie Bishop Management of Organizational Behavior by Paul Hersey, Kenneth H. Blanchard, and Dewey E. Johnson Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry Lessons from Leaders Volume 1: Practical Lessons for a Lifetime of Leadership by Marshall Goldsmith, Sam Shriver, and Kathy McDermott  Heart the Lover by Lily King  Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  ---

How much do you forget after you learn something? A lot — probably more than you'd like to admit. Whether it's a training session, a podcast, a book, or a video like this one, most of what we learn slips away faster than we expect. In this episode, I share four things you can do to remember more and forget less: focus on the key points, make them findable, use spaced repetition, and have a learning partner. If we know we're going to forget the things we learn, let's have a plan for remembering the most important parts. I share ideas like this three times a week in my free newsletter, Your Remarkable Day, join us at https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters

I can bet you want two things: a thriving team and a thriving culture. For a lot of us, they feel like a mirage — we can see them, but we can't quite get there. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jamie Shapiro, author of Connected Culture: The New Science for Thriving Teams and Cultures, CEO coach, and organizational psychologist. We dig into why she calls culture an "operating system," her five C's model (with connection — care and trust — at the center), why clarity is a force multiplier and not bureaucracy, the difference between collaboration and teamwork, and how AI shows up differently in cultures built on trust versus fear. If you want more from every podcast episode you listen to, not just this one, grab my free guide, How to Get More from Podcasts, at https://kevineikenberry.com/getmore. Chapters: 0:00 Intro — thriving teams and cultures 1:25 Meet Dr. Jamie Shapiro 2:49 Why she wrote Connected Culture 4:53 Culture as an "operating system" 6:18 The five C's — and why connection is the heart of it 9:18 Candid communication and idea meritocracy 11:27 Clarity and the dog-park metaphor 14:51 Get clear on the what, expansive on the how 16:31 Contribution — the "lowercase y" why 20:36 Collaboration vs. teamwork (and remote work) 23:51 Culture as a competitive advantage in the age of AI 27:29 Solving the "busy badge" with AI 29:05 Connection is the hardest business goal 29:22 What Jamie's reading 30:48 Where to find Jamie and Connected Culture 31:20 Now what? Jamie's Story: Dr. Jamie Shapiro, author of Connected Culture: The New Science for Thriving Teams and Cultures, is a CEO coach and organizational psychologist. She is the founder and CEO of Connected EC, a leadership coaching firm known for its team-based, whole-person approach to developing executives and transforming corporate culture. A Master Certified Executive Coach, professional speaker, researcher, expert facilitator, and certified nutritionist, Jamie brings a deeply integrated lens to leadership. She holds a PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology, an MBA, and a Master of Science in Information Technology, reinforcing her evidence-based, practical approach to executive performance. https://connectedec.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/connected-executive-coaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-shapiro/ ---

Do you ever wonder why training doesn't stick? It's rarely about the quality of the training itself. In this episode, I break down the three things that have to happen for new skills to actually change how someone works — and why that almost never happens without help from their leader. I'll give you three specific questions to ask in a post-training one-on-one that close the knowing-doing gap and make training stick. Want more like this every week? Join Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, a free newsletter that comes out every Tuesday: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters  ---

What does it take for groups of people to come together to do extraordinary things? Kevin sits down with Karina Mangu-Ward to discuss the habits that help teams thrive in complex and uncertain environments. Karina explains why exceptional teamwork requires more than a strong strategy, talented individuals, or simply working harder, and introduces three essential areas of focus: organizing for impact, deciding in uncertainty, and designing for learning. They talk about how living team charters keep people aligned as conditions change, how "even overs" clarify difficult tradeoffs between two valuable priorities, and why working in public allows teams to collaborate earlier, learn faster, and avoid wasted effort. Karina also encourages leaders to replace perfectionism with experimentation, create shared language around decision-making, and begin where there is energy rather than waiting for a company-wide mandate. About Karina Karina Mangu-Ward is the author of the forthcoming book Teams Who Meet the Moment: 9 Practices for Unlocking Performance and Growth in Uncertain Times . She is an organizational expert who has worked with PepsiCo, Planned Parenthood, Chanel and more and is a Partner at August. At August, she's had the privilege of working with some of the largest, most complex organizations in the world to shift their everyday ways of working. Before August, her adventures included conducting research on implicit bias, helping arts organizations behave as creatively behind the scenes as they do on stage, and running social innovation labs. If you buy Karina a coffee, she'd love to tell you how all of these experiences led her to exactly where she is now. Her motto is "get caught trying," which means she'd rather try and screw it up than not try at all. She lives with her partner and kids in Brooklyn, NY. Website: https://www.aug.co/book    Book Recommendations Teams That Meet the Moment: 9 Practices for Unlocking Performance and Growth in Uncertain Times by Karina Mangu-Ward  Hidden Patterns: A Playbook for More Human Workplaces by Clay Parker Jones  Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously) by Bree Groff  The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker  The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict by Priya Parker  Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad  Like this? Creating Dream Teams with Mike Zani The Science of High Performance Teams with Dr. David Burkus Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa Druskat TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Cold Open 0:30 Welcome to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast 1:24 Meet Karina Mangu-Ward 3:16 Why She Wrote Teams Who Meet the Moment 6:14 The Big Idea: 3 Lies We Love About Performance 9:47 The 3 Themes: Organizing, Deciding, Learning 12:52 Practice: Team Charters 16:14 Why 12 Weeks Is the Sweet Spot 18:43 Deciding in Uncertainty 20:48 Practice: "Even Over" 25:52 Practice: Work in Public 29:54 Where Organizations Should Start 32:04 What Karina's Reading 34:53 Where to Find Karina & the Book 35:29 Now What? ---

Have you ever been frustrated because someone on your team didn't do what you expected — but you never actually told them what you expected? In this episode, Kevin breaks down the "silent expectation" problem: why it guarantees future disappointment, why your assumptions aren't obvious to anyone but you, and why the fix starts with getting clear in your own head before you can get clear with your team. Unclear expectations are one of the biggest hidden costs in any organization — showing up as rework, frustration, and turnover. Clear, spoken expectations are a foundational skill of great leadership, and it's one of the core things we work on inside our Bud to Boss workshops, built for people who've just moved from peer to leader. Learn more on our website: https://kevineikenberry.com/bud-to-boss/  Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode. ---

Leadership often feels like a series of competing demands: be confident, but humble. Be decisive, but compassionate. Kevin Eikenberry is joined by leadership coach and author Sally Netherwood to explore the paradox of modern leadership through the lens of her new book, Graceful Power. Together, they discuss the three pillars of graceful power—Congruence, Courage, and Compassion—and why becoming a more effective leader isn't about choosing one over the other, but learning to hold both with intention. If you're looking to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact, this conversation is full of practical insights you can apply right away. Sally's Story: Sally Netherwood is the author of Graceful Power: Solving the Paradox of Modern Leadership, and a world-class leadership coach with over 25 years' experience helping business leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers feel clearer, braver and more effective. Drawing on tens of thousands of coaching hours, she offers leaders tangible strategies that create immediate improvements in performance, workplace culture and daily working life. After a decade in the fast-paced world of advertising at three of the world's top agencies, she now works with leaders from organizations including Expedia and DoorDash, helping them discover and embrace their Graceful Power, so they achieve far more with significantly less personal cost. Connect with Sally Netherwood Website: https://www.sallynetherwood.com/graceful-power  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-netherwood-85599419/  Book Recommendations Graceful Power: Solving the Paradox of Modern Leadership by Sally Netherwood Brilliant Doubt: Harnessing Uncertainty to Lead with Impact by Jenny Williams Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry  Like this? Understanding Power with Deborah Gruenfeld Creating Human-Powered Leadership with Dr. Christie Smith TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:38 The paradox of modern leadership 01:31 Meet Sally Netherwood 02:49 Why Sally wrote Graceful Power 05:05 What is graceful power? 06:14 Different kinds of leadership power 08:31 The Three Cs of Graceful Power 08:49 Congruence: leading as your authentic self 11:44 Creating your leadership signature 13:30 Courage is doing what you find difficult 16:14 Understanding fear as a leadership signal 18:30 Leadership is a constant act of becoming 19:36 Compassion as a leadership strategy 21:12 Why self-compassion comes first 23:20 Believing in others' potential 26:00 Reflection as a leadership responsibility 28:12 Helping teams reflect and improve 30:40 What Sally is reading 31:54 Where to learn more 32:22 Now What? ---

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What if you paused? We live in a world that keeps getting faster — and that speed is exactly why pauses matter more than ever. In this episode I talk about four places pauses make the biggest difference: when we're communicating, when we're listening, before we decide, and as leaders overall. Because here's the thing — the pause is where leadership lives. I also share a question worth asking about your team's culture: does it reward the quick answer over the right answer? And a few ways to start building pauses into your team's norms. If you found this useful, you'll probably enjoy my weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential. Every Tuesday I share thoughts to help you pause and think about leadership differently. Join us at https://KevinEikenberry.com/newsletters.  ---

To celebrate 10 years of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, we're revisiting some of our most listened-to and most impactful conversations from the past decade. How do we use moments of stress to create something better? Ama Marston is co-author (with her mom) of Type R: Transformative Resilience for Thriving in a Turbulent World. She joins Kevin to discuss challenges; personal, professional, and global and skills you need to hone to bounce back. Type-R's look to turn challenges into opportunities and find ways to grow from experiences. In this episode, learn about: Resilience vs. transformative resilience. Type-R skill sets. How leaders can nurture Type-R skills. Global implications. Book Recommendations: Still Life by Louise Penny Everybody Matters: My Life Giving Voice by Mary Robinson The Unnatural World: The Race to Remake Civilization in Earth's Newest Age by David Biello ---

Why do so many organizational change efforts fall short, even when leaders know change is necessary? In this episode, Kevin talks with Kristy Ellmer about how change actually works and why successful transformation requires more than a plan, a process, or a compelling business case. Kristy explains that leaders often confuse alignment with true agreement, and that real progress begins when teams are willing to slow down, surface disagreement, and clarify how the change will happen. She also shares that involvement alone is not enough; people need agency and ownership to commit to building something new. Kevin and Kristy discuss the role of rituals, stories, and symbols in reducing cognitive load and helping people connect emotionally with the change, as well as why leaders must "earn the take-up" rather than assume people will adopt new behaviors simply because the change makes sense. About Kristy Ellmer Kristy Ellmer is the co-author of How Change Really Works: Seven Science-Based Principles for Transforming Your Organization. She is a Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG and a former Chief Transformation Officer, with decades of experience leading multiyear transformations inside global organizations. She leads BCG's Transformation practice and co-founded BCG's Behavioral Science Lab and specializes in translating academic research on human behavior into practical change and transformation programs that deliver sustained results. She has led over 30 transformations in 27 countries in 14 sectors from mining to retail and previously was a manager at Delta Airlines during one of the most exemplary transformations in business history. Kristy's completion of the 29029 Everesting Challenge—climbing the vertical height of Mount Everest 19 times in under 36 hours after months of disciplined training—embodies the same change principles she applies professionally: sustained commitment, deliberate design, support systems, and faith in process over motivation. Her TED Talk on navigating change with confidence has been seen by over half a million people. She has an MBA from Mercer University and a B.A. from Roanoke College. She's based in Boston. Connect with Kristy Website: https://howchangereallyworks.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-r-ellmer-b25b7a23/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristy_ellmer/  RESOURCES MENTIONED How Change Really Works: Seven Science-Based Principles for Transforming Your Organization by Julia Dhar, Kristy Ellmer, and Philip Jameson  The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur C. Brooks  Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why Most Organizational Change Efforts Fail 02:49 Why Kristy Ellmer Wrote "How Change Really Works" 05:29 Why Organizations Aren't Getting Better at Change 06:17 Understanding "Change Distance" 07:15 The Most Common Change Leadership Mistake 08:58 Why Leaders Should Encourage Disagreement 12:28 Moving from Employee Involvement to Ownership 15:52 How Rituals Reduce Cognitive Load During Change 18:48 Using Stories and Symbols to Reinforce Change 21:47 Why Leaders Must Earn Employee Adoption 24:24 How to Stay Persistent Through Transformation 27:41 Successful Change Starts with the Leader 28:53 What Kristy Is Reading 29:16 Where to Learn More 29:48 The Most Important Question: Now What? ---

Are you what you do? James Clear says identity change is the North Star for habit change — and he's right. But it works the other way too: your habits are quietly shaping your identity. In this episode, I talk about the two-way loop between habits and identity, why "your labels, your limits" applies to how you see yourself, and what this means for the culture of your team — because culture is really just collective identity, shaped by collective habits. If you want more questions like this to help you build more remarkable days, I send them three times a week in Your Remarkable Day. Sign up at kevineikenberry.com/newsletters.

To celebrate 10 years of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, we're revisiting some of our most listened-to and most impactful conversations from the past decade. In our inaugural episode, I'm talking with one of the industry's greatest legends, Jim Kouzes. While he needs no introduction, Jim is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker and co-author of The Leadership Challenge. And according to the Wall Street Journal, he is one of the twelve best executive educators in the United States. If you're eager to learn new techniques to maximize your leadership potential, his is an insightful and powerful conversation that you won't want to miss. In this episode, you'll discover: The five fundamentals of leadership Key lessons from Jim's leadership journey The #1 thing leaders can do to more intentionally learn on a regular basis 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  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://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.

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, host Seth Serxner welcomes Neal Sofian - public health innovator and behavioral change expert - to examine the future of workforce health literacy and what it takes to truly activate, engage, and empower people on their health journeys.Neal Sofian is the CEO emeritus of Tuzag and a pioneer in population health. Neal's passion lies in transforming research into scalable practice, harnessing human storytelling, personalization, and cross-disciplinary insights to drive meaningful change in health and wellbeing at scale.Seth and Neal also discuss:Personalization at Scale: Effective health engagement starts by focusing on the individual's passions, vulnerabilities, and life circumstances—not just their risk factors or diagnoses.Engagement vs. Activation: Engagement is only the first step; real value happens when people are activated—taking concrete actions to improve their health.Rethinking ROI: Neal advocates for a blended cost-effectiveness approach—matching the right intervention to the right person and tracking real-world outcomes across programs.The Role of Employers: Employers are uniquely positioned to benefit from an engaged, healthy, and productive workforce, but need to think beyond short-term cost containment.AI as a Tool, Not a Silver Bullet: AI is well-suited to ask better questions, identify journeys, and support expert systems, but must remain grounded in behavioral models and always point back to person-to-person connection when appropriate.Health Literacy as Relevance: Making information truly relevant through story, metaphor, and context unlocks complex understanding—even for sophisticated topics.Trust as the Foundation: Building trust, even in small ways, is essential to nudge individuals from passive engagement to active participation in their health.Neal's core message: Start with people - see their humanity first, build trust, and everything else, from engagement to activation to measurable outcomes, will follow.Want to discover how EdLogics empowers organizations to boost health literacy, activate healthier behaviors, and cultivate real engagement across your workforce? Visit the EdLogics website for more.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit the EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.Get Seth's BookCheck out The Wellbeing Effect by Seth Serxner.

Americans spend an average of 138 minutes a day worrying — that's 35 days a year lost to "what if." In this episode, I share a simple three-question framework that helps you figure out which worries deserve your attention and which ones you should just let go. It's not about pretending problems don't exist. It's about spending your mental energy where it actually counts. The three questions: 1. Is it a problem? 2. Is it important? 3. Can I change or influence the outcome? If the answer to any of those is no — let it go. If the answer to all three is yes — take action. I also cover what leaders and organizations can do to reduce worry on their teams, including how communication and feedback loops can lower anxiety and uncertainty in the workplace. Want more like this? Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter, Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters  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://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.   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   

*Patreon and Substack-only bonus episode teaser, click here for the full episode*Now that we're officially halfway through 2026, it's time for a little mid-year book check-in with friends of the pod, Cree Myles (All Ways Black) and Sara Hildreth (Fiction Matters)! Together, we gush about the books we loved (and hated) from the first half of the year, the titles we're most excited for in the second half of the year, and all the bookish trends defining 2026. Get ready for lots of reading inspo, juicy hot takes, and of course, book gossip.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks Website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/unabridged/2026/6/19/tsu-60-sara-hildreth-cree-mylesConnect with Cree: Instagram | Twitter | All Ways Black | PatreonConnect with Sara: Instagram | Fiction Matters | Novel Pairings | SubstackConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, host Seth Serxner welcomes renowned preventive medicine expert Dr. David Katz for a profound discussion on the root causes of chronic disease, the power of nutrition, and the challenge and importance of true health literacy.A trailblazer in public health and nutrition, David has spent over 30 years as an academic physician, researcher, and founding director of Yale's Prevention Research Center. Board-certified in both internal and preventive medicine, he's dedicated his career to translational research - turning what we already know about health into real-world action - and to advancing our understanding of how lifestyle choices, especially diet, account for the vast majority of premature death and chronic disease.Seth Serxner and Dr. David Katz also discuss:Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms: Most chronic diseases can be traced to modifiable behaviors, especially tobacco use, poor diet, and physical inactivity, rather than their presenting medical diagnoses 03:01.Diet as a Leading Killer: Today, poor diet has overtaken tobacco as the number one cause of premature death in the U.S., responsible for over 500,000 deaths annually 10:35.The Misguided System: Our healthcare model is like lining up ambulances below Humpty Dumpty's wall—far too reactive, fixing people after the fall rather than preventing the damage in the first place 08:31.Making Diet Measurement Easy: Dr. David Katz developed Diet ID, a novel, image-based tool that lets anyone quickly and easily assess their diet quality through pattern recognition, making nutritional assessment scalable and user-friendly 16:27.Skill Power Over Willpower: The current food environment works against healthy eating; it's not just about willpower, but about building the skills to navigate an unhealthy culture 21:27.Behavior Change Science: The path to better eating is rooted in proven behavioral strategies, including small, individualized changes and an understanding of emotional and social eating cues 22:08.Diet Quality as a Vital Sign: Just as we routinely track blood pressure, diet quality should be an essential health metric, but the right tools are needed to make it happen 14:28.Consensus Over Confusion: Through the True Health Initiative, Dr. David Katz brings together leading experts across nutrition philosophies to agree on the core fundamentals: real food, mostly plants, and moderation, cutting through the noise of dietary debate 26:33.Health of People and Planet: Individual health cannot be separated from planetary health; the choices we make about food impact not just our own well-being, but the earth itself 31:25.As misinformation spreads and wellness challenges continue to mount, this episode is a call to action: empowering people with real knowledge, practical tools, and a sense of agency to build healthier lives - and a healthier world.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit the EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.Get Seth's BookCheck out The Wellbeing Effect by Seth Serxner.

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, host Seth Serxner welcomes Brian Oss, Head of Solutioning at Calm, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of workforce health literacy, behavioral health, and digital mental health solutions.Calm is a leading mental health company on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. Our flagship consumer app - ranked #1 in its category with over 180 million downloads and available in seven languages across nearly 190 countries - helps people sleep better, stress less, and live more mindfully through content and tools from experts and beloved celebrity voices.Since their launch, they've expanded their offerings with Calm Sleep, an app providing deeper, personalized sleep support, and Calm Health, an evidence-based digital solution offered through employers, health plans, and providers to expand access, boost benefits engagement, and drive positive health outcomes.Today, Calm supports more than 3,500 organizations and reaches over 26 million covered lives through Calm Health.Brian leads solutioning to address some of the toughest challenges in behavioral health.Brian and Seth discuss:Career Paths Are Not Linear: Both Brian and Seth highlight the importance - and inevitability - of nontraditional career journeys in health and wellness leadership.Cost and Access as Top Challenges: Controlling costs while increasing access to mental and behavioral health care remains a leading concern for employers and health plans.Digital Content as a Scalable Solution: For roughly 75% of a given population, high-quality digital content can be a first line of support, offering tools for episodic needs and keeping people out of higher-acuity care.Data-Driven Personalization: Calm Health leverages PHQ and GAD scores to curate programs tailored to each user's unique needs, including specialized tracks for those with chronic conditions like diabetes.Clinical Expertise Meets Engaging Delivery: Calm collaborates with top psychologists to create evidence-based programs, then crafts them into highly engaging audio-visual experiences featuring trusted voices.Proof of Outcomes: A recent payer-led study of 70,000 users showed significant reductions in anxiety and depression scores - demonstrating that digital tools can make a real impact.Health Literacy = Access + Navigation: True health literacy goes beyond reading level - it includes providing clear pathways and referrals to the right care, tailored to each user's situation and acuity.Supporting the Full Continuum: Calm Health's offerings help users at every point in the journey, from “green” users needing only light support to those who require referral to therapy or crisis services.Cautious Approach to AI: While Calm Health utilizes AI to help users articulate their goals, they are conservative about using AI for actual clinical care - mindful of both ethical concerns and payer requirements.Brian closes with a reminder of the human side of mental health - urging listeners to check in, offer a smile, and truly see one another, as small moments of connection can be transformative.Discover how digital innovation and compassionate leadership are reshaping mental health support in the workplace - one small step, and one smile, at a time.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit the EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.Get Seth's BookCheck out The Wellbeing Effect by Seth Serxner.

GLP-1 medications are taking the world by storm, but the conversations surrounding them can lack nuance. That's why I'm doing a 3-part podcast series with three different dietitians all about these drugs.ICYMI, we kicked things off with GLP-1 Medications: What Active People Need to Know.The series continues in episode 138 with Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM, a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management and GLP-1 nutrition expert. Summer also has personal experience taking GLP-1s herself, which brings a unique perspective to this conversation.Summer and I discuss:What food noise is, and how it differs from hunger or cravingsHer personal experience with obesity, weight loss, and taking GLP-1sOverlap between food noise, chronic dieting, and disordered eating patternsWho should (and shouldn't) be on these drugs Risks and benefits of GLP-1 use in different populationsWhy inappropriate GLP-1 use cases shouldn't overshadow people who genuinely need these drugsHow weight stigma and judgment can make GLP-1 conversations even more difficultWhy compassion, individualized care, and ongoing professional support matter I hope this episode helps you better understand GLP-1 medications and the experiences of those who use them. I know this is a controversial topic...questions and feedback are always welcome (claire@eatforendurance.com)! 

In this episode of the Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, host Seth Serxner welcomes Michael Susi, the leader behind LinkedIn's long-running employee wellness program, for a fascinating conversation about what workplace wellness looks like when it's built around real human behavior rather than generic corporate initiatives.Michael shares his unconventional career journey from football coaching and personal training to leading wellness strategy at one of the world's most recognized companies. Along the way, he discovered something many organizations still overlook: employees often know what they “should” do for their health - but stress, sleep, overwhelm, and everyday life get in the way.The discussion explores how LinkedIn evolved its wellness philosophy into a practical, accessible, and compassionate program centered around six core tenets:ThoughtsBreathingHydrationNutritionMovementRestRather than focusing narrowly on exercise or weight loss, the program reframes wellness in more approachable ways that encourage participation from everyone - not just already health-conscious employees.Seth and Michael also discuss:Why “movement” works better than “exercise” for employee engagementHow language and inclusivity shape wellness participationThe role of gamification, rewards, and social proof in driving engagementWhy wellness ROI is often best measured through participation and behavior changeHow LinkedIn creates global wellness experiences across very different office culturesThe hidden impact of stress and sleep deprivation on employee wellbeingWhy wellness programs should avoid guilt, shame, and perfectionismThe balance between wearable technology and listening to your own bodyHow health literacy empowers employees to make better healthcare decisionsMichael also shares creative examples from LinkedIn's wellness initiatives, including wellness swag, point systems, hydration campaigns, and engagement strategies designed to create genuine curiosity and peer-driven momentum.One of the strongest themes throughout the episode is that sustainable wellness is not about intensity or perfection - it's about helping employees build healthier habits in realistic, compassionate ways.As Michael explains: “Wellness is not a moment in time - it's the moments of your life.”This episode is packed with practical insights for HR leaders, benefits professionals, wellness leaders, healthcare innovators, and anyone interested in creating healthier, more human-centered workplaces.Listen now to hear how LinkedIn approaches employee wellness, engagement, and health literacy at scale.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit the EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.Get Seth's BookCheck out The Wellbeing Effect by Seth Serxner.

In the latest episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, host Seth Serxner welcomes Dr. Linda Anegawa, Chief Medical Officer at Calibrate and recognized leader in obesity medicine, to unpack the evolving landscape of obesity care, GLP-1 medications, and the crucial role of comprehensive, behavior-centered support.Dr. Linda Anegawa brings more than a decade of expertise in internal and obesity medicine, combining her clinical background with leadership roles in digital health. Linda has dedicated her career to bridging the gap in metabolic care, especially for high-risk populations, and to breaking down barriers to access through innovative, personalized programs. Based in Las Vegas, she's witnessed firsthand how the right support can help patients reclaim metabolic health and transform lives.Seth and Linda also discuss:☑️ The Dynamic Obesity Space: Rapid innovation - especially around GLP-1s - requires adaptable care models and forward-thinking programs.☑️ Calibrate's Approach: Purpose-built for employer populations, Calibrate integrates real-time coaching and clinical support, tailoring interventions for each member's journey.☑️ More Than Just Medication: Obesity care cannot be fully protocolized - effective programs must provide flexibility, wraparound coaching, and individualized support.☑️ GLP-1s as Long-Term Therapy: For many high-risk individuals, ongoing GLP-1 use is necessary to maintain metabolic improvements - medicine alone isn't a short-term fix.☑️ The Role of Behavior Change: Medications set the biological stage, but sustainable outcomes require focus on nutrition, activity, stress management, and sleep.☑️ Shifting Perspectives & Health Literacy: Patients increasingly recognize the need to change their relationship with food, routines, and wellbeing - effective programs empower them to seek relevant, personalized information. ☑️ Individualized Coaching: Success comes from understanding each person's unique motivations and giving them choice - whether tracking sleep, energy, or weight - to foster engagement and self-motivation.☑️ Tackling Complex Causes: Obesity is influenced by genetics, social determinants, medical therapies, and environment - a comprehensive, non-blaming, holistic approach is essential.☑️ New Research Frontiers: Four-year data from Calibrate reveals insights on different subpopulations - like those with prior GLP-1 use and various industry profiles - helping refine best practices for diverse groups.As more tools and support emerge, Dr. Linda Anegawa champions the message that comprehensive, sustained support - not just medication - will ultimately drive lasting health outcomes in the fight against obesity.Calibrate's 2026 Results Report. For benefits leaders, total rewards teams, brokers, consultants, and health-plan partners need, this report delivers the evidence base to ensure your GLP-1 coverage is driving the outcomes you're paying for.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit the EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.Get Seth's BookCheck out The Wellbeing Effect by Seth Serxner.

What if the person you fall for isn't just a choice, but a pattern?Most people think love is about chemistry, attraction, or finding “the one.” But according to today's guest, the heart alone is not enough.If you come from a divorced or dysfunctional family, your wounds can shape who you trust, who you're attracted to, and what feels “normal” in a relationship. Without realizing it, you might be drawn to someone familiar, not because they're good for you, but because they feel like the past.In this episode, we explore how to build love with both your heart and your head. We talk about repetition compulsion, red flags, rushing trust or physical intimacy, and how to tell whether someone is actually capable of healthy love.My guest is Dr. John Van Epp, relationship expert, counselor, and author of How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk.If you've ever wondered, “Why am I attracted to people who aren't good for me?” or “How do I avoid repeating my parents' marriage?” this episode is for you.Get our bookCheck other free resources:How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk by Dr. John Van Epp:Love ThinksHead Meets Heart course:Shownotes

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, show host and author of The Wellbeing Effect, Seth Serxner, sits down with Hamid Ghanadan, CEO and founder of Linus, for a candid conversation about the future of healthcare, the challenges eroding trust, and new approaches to health literacy for both patients and providers.With over 30 years of leading Linus - a consulting firm helping healthcare organizations develop strategy and conduct research - Hamid Ghanadan brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of science, innovation, and communication. He's recently spearheaded major studies like Health 2035, collaborating with HSBC Innovation Banking, and has a passion for making complex medical information more accessible and usable for everyone.Seth and Hamid Ghanadan discuss:☑️ Shifting the Dialogue: Hamid Ghanadan challenges the common focus on patient health literacy, suggesting that real change comes from understanding natural learning and rethinking how information is delivered.☑️ The Erosion of Trust: 57% of new physicians foresee declining trust between patients and doctors in the next decade, with trust eroding in both directions—clinician to patient, and vice versa.☑️ Root Causes of Misinformation: 79% of surveyed physicians point to social media (and emerging AI) as major drivers of health misinformation and distrust.☑️ From Teaching to Learning: Hamid Ghanadan argues it's time to move from a "teaching" mindset to "learning," leveraging methods that invite genuine engagement and reduce resistance.☑️ Science's Usability Problem: Drawing from his own scientific training, Hamid Ghanadan illustrates that the real barrier is not access, but how usable and relatable scientific information is for both professionals and the public.☑️ The Power of Games & Stories: Core tools for boosting health literacy (and scientific understanding) are storytelling and game-based learning, both of which can engage audiences and break down orthodoxies—even among scientists themselves.☑️ Hope from the Next Generation: While young clinicians see big challenges, they're driven by a desire to help humanity, are pro-technology, and want to shift focus toward prevention, wellness, and deeper patient relationships.☑️ The Human Factor in Adherence: The most effective health interventions are often simple—like doctors taking two minutes for genuine human connection, which can boost treatment adherence enormously.☑️ Imagining the Future: True cost decline in healthcare may only come with radical realignment of incentives—and possibly through leveraging AI for “access abundance,” freeing doctors to become advisors and coaches rather than bureaucratic operators.☑️ Empathy First: Hamid Ghanadan closes by emphasizing the transformational role of empathy and curiosity, both for better patient outcomes and more effective professional engagement.For anyone interested in how healthcare must evolve—through more human connection, smarter communication, and authentic learning—this conversation offers crucial insights and hope for a better future.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit the EdLogics website: www.edlogics.com.Get Seth's BookCheck out The Wellbeing Effect by Seth Serxner.

We're back and talking hardcore. Gripes, stone cold truths, new tunes, and powerviolence classics. Friend of the pod Pops aka Anthony Pappalardo joins me for the interview.Check the website: https://www.185milessouth.com/We are on Substack writing about punk and hardcore: https://185milessouth.substack.com/Support the pod: https://www.patreon.com/185milessouthGet at me: 185milessouth@gmail.comCheck out Pops' Substack: https://anthonypappalardo.substack.com/Buy his book, Radio Silence: https://revhq.com/products/nathan-nedorostek-anthony-pappalardo-radio-silence-a-selected-visual-history-of-american-hardcore-music-expanded-edition-bookCheck out Zack's band, SUBVERSIVE INTENT: https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/subversive-intent-demoCheck Out Kev's band, FALSE SALVATION:https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.com/album/false-salvation-through-shards-of-glassIntro: Crossed OutOutro: VipersSupport the show

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down once again with author and researcher Chris Bailey to explore what it really means to live—and work—intentionally. This conversation centers on his latest book, Intentional: How to Finish What You Start, and the decade of curiosity that led him there.We dig into why goals often fail us, how culture shapes our relationship with productivity, and why values—not habits, hacks, or willpower—sit at the core of meaningful progress. This isn't a surface-level productivity chat. It's a thoughtful examination of why we do what we do, and how to align our days with who we actually are.Six Discussion PointsWhy values—not goals—are the true drivers of intentional actionThe “intention stack” and how daily actions connect to lifelong directionWhy SMART goals aren't as smart as we've been led to believeCultural differences in how productivity and calm are valuedNight owls, morning routines, and the danger of “sepia-toned” goalsThe role of reflection in escaping default behavior and finishing what mattersThree Connection PointsBuy the bookCheck out Chris's websiteListen to Chris's first appearance the podcast (from October 2014!)This episode is a reminder that productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what fits. If you've ever felt friction between your goals and your values, or wondered why “good habits” still leave you unsatisfied, this conversation will give you plenty to reflect on—and return to.

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You called it in. You summoned it. You chose it—and now, it's here!What if everything you've dreamed of and everything you've been preparing for is here now and you only need to align with it to allow it in?Are you ready to live the next level of your extraordinary life? The Time Is Now!The next level of your life, your consciousness, your reality is not somewhere in the future—it's unfolding here and now.Every cell in your body is awakening to the higher frequencies of New Earth—peace, joy, love, harmony, abundance, well-being, and freedom. This is the moment you've been waiting for… there is no more waiting. It's time to live it now!*Step into the vibration of your next level.*Embody the knowing that it's already done.*Allow yourself to experience Heaven on Earth—now.Get YOU ARE A CHANNEL online course: https://resources.saralandon.com/you-are-a-channelBuy YOU ARE A CHANNEL in audiobook, ebook, and paperback: https://resources.saralandon.com/you-are-a-channel-bookCheck out ALL of Sara's best-selling books: https://resources.saralandon.com/store1/#bookmerch Or visit: https://resources.saralandon.com

How can you become more influential—in just five minutes? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry shares five simple actions that can strengthen your influence as a leader, teammate, or friend. These are small, intentional steps that take only minutes but can create lasting impact. Leadership isn't about control—it's about connection. Influence grows when we focus on others first, and Kevin walks through how to do exactly that. In this episode, you'll learn: Why asking good questions is more powerful than giving good answers How small investments in relationships lead to greater trust The role perspective plays in genuine influence How to cast a vision that others want to be part of The importance of connecting your goals to theirs Learn more about our curated learning packages: https://kevineikenberry.com/curated  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.    

This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast.In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Bookbinder, founder of AcademicAlly, LLC, and creator of the MyTOAD App—an innovative tool designed to help people manage time, organization, accountability, and focus. With over 25 years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, Hannah brings both expertise and empathy to the conversation.We explore how understanding one's unique wiring leads to better productivity and a stronger sense of agency. Hannah's insights reveal how reframing ADHD through curiosity, compassion, and structure can turn what feels like chaos into capability.Six Discussion PointsThe story behind the MyTOAD App and how it helps users manage time, organization, accountability, and focus.Why “Eat That Frog” doesn't always work for neurodivergent minds—and what to do instead.How self-awareness and emotional check-ins can transform productivity habits.The role of journaling as both reflection and regulation—tailored to each individual's comfort level.Rethinking ADHD: seeing it as a source of strength rather than a villain to defeat.How Hannah's mission now extends beyond individuals to schools, businesses, and healthcare organizations.Three Connection PointsCheck out MyTOADAppRead the bookCheck out Hannah on InstagramThis conversation with Hannah reminded me that productivity isn't about conformity—it's about compatibility. When we learn to align with our wiring instead of resisting it, we uncover the capacity to work with time instead of against it. Whether you're neurodivergent or simply human, there's wisdom here worth dialing into.Build a sustainable system for attention, rhythm, and trust with TimeCrafting & ADHD — a new course inside TimeCrafting Trust Premium. Start today for as little as $14 USD/month: timecraftingtrust.circle.so/timecrafting-adhd.

Chad Griffiths & author Cody Payne unpack the entire flex/small-bay industrial playbook—from what “flex” actually means, to development models and costs, leasing strategy, underwriting, and the real risks to watch. If you're eyeing contractor garages, incubator space, showroom-style flex, or multi-tenant “multifamily of industrial,” this episode is your field guide.Key Takeaways​“Flex” is today's label for small/shallow-bay multi-tenant industrial—think 1,000–5,000 SF bays with ~10% office.​Development models range from bare-bones metal to showroom and premium; costs scale fast with glass, height, finishes, yards, mezz.​Showroom models (18–20' clear, strong frontage) often drive rent growth and resale value--ConnectCody PayneLinkedinCody's BookCheck our NEW Industrial Real Estate Show Merch Store! Linktree

DISC assessments are powerful tools for understanding human behavior—but only when they're used correctly. Too often, I see people misuse DISC by labeling others, stereotyping roles, or treating it as a final verdict instead of a helpful indicator. In this episode of Remarkable TV, I'll share: ✅ Why DISC is a model of behavior, not a definition of people ✅ How DISC shows natural tendencies—not skills or limitations ✅ The danger of labeling people by “just a few letters” ✅ How you can use DISC assessments responsibly and effectively I believe in the power of DISC—my team and I even offer our own DISC assessment tools. But like any tool, they can do more harm than good if they're misapplied.

Conflict is often seen as something to avoid—but what if it could actually fuel growth? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry explores how leaders can reframe conflict as a source of creativity, perspective, and stronger communication. Discover how to: See conflict as a driver of creativity Use conflict to explore perspectives Clarify expectations and prevent future misunderstandings Lead your team toward constructive conflict rather than destructive tension

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 leader, and remain a lifelong learner.

Last week I recorded the audiobook version of my book, and you guys, it was one of the most intimidating experiences of my life! I had been dreading the recording experience, and it made me second guess even writing the book in the first place. I had so much self doubt - could I do this? Would I fail? Would I die of embarrassment?! I did it anyway - I faced my fear and I think it turned out great. Today I'll talk about what it took to get me through my fear and how I continue to work through the feelings of fear and self doubt that arise whenever I try new things. I want you to know - don't wait until you're confident to try something you feel called to do. Do it scared. You will make it to the other side, and you will be so proud of yourself for doing the hard thing! 25 Lessons for 25 Year Old Me (From my Substack)Join Us on The Sober Mom Life Retreat February 26 - March 1, 2026 in Mexico! https://thesobermomlife.com/2025/07/11/the-sober-mom-life-retreat-is-here/Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you'll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link! Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/bookCheck out The Sober Mom Life on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should you set up your publishing company as a hybrid publisher? To help answer that question, Broad Book Group's co-founder Dr. Jennifer Dorsey joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share details about how they formed their hybrid publishing business, including how they set up contracts with authors, how they handle book distribution, how they decided what types of marketing services to offer, and much more!PARTICIPANTSDr. Jennifer Dorsey has worked in book publishing for over 25 years and is a founding partner of Broad Book Group and publisher of Broad Book Press. Specializing in nonfiction, she has worked for both small presses and large national publishers in the history, tech, lifestyle, self-help, business, and professional development categories. In addition to working in the business side of publishing, she has also co-authored, revised, and ghostwritten books in the medical, business, and personal growth categories. She is a graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition at Saint Louis University.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,900 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/Learn more about Broad Book Group here: www.broadbookpress.comLearn more about Dr. Jen Dorsey here: www.drjendorsey.comCheck out Dr. Dorsey's book, From Pitch to Print: A Nonfiction Writer's 10-Step Plan to Getting Published here: https://www.drjendorsey.com/get-my-bookCheck out the IBPA Hybrid Publisher Criteria here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/hybridpublisherFollow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow Broad Book Group and Dr. Jen Dorsey here:@broadbookgroup@drjenniferdorsey 

Real Sober Mom Julie grew up in a family where, throughout the years, alcohol became increasingly present. As a young adult, her mother's relationship with alcohol had become so difficult for Julie to bear that she asked her mother to leave one day after she came to visit her. As Julie became a mom, alcohol found its way more deeply into her own life through Mommy Wine Culture. While she never experienced a ‘rock bottom', something started to feel increasingly off. She felt like an bad mom and less and less like herself. After opening up to her husband about her challenge it all came into focus - she did not want to be a mom who drinks, and she did not want her daughters to have a mom who drank. Quitting, however, was a challenge. Julie attempted dry Januarys and dry weeks, but she could never make it very far. Community ended up being the game changer that Julie needed. She has now achieved 10 months of consistent sobriety with regular support from the Sober Mom Life Cafe! Julie is so happy to be able to give her daughters a childhood with a sober mom, and she is so grateful to the community of other sober moms who have made her feel supported in the way she needs to maintain her sobriety! Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you'll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link! Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/bookCheck out The Sober Mom Life on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Growing up in Ireland, Aisling came to understand that having an ‘alcohol problem' required a really high bar. Either you were a raging alcoholic, or your relationship with alcohol was fine and not worth examining. As a child, though, Aisling disagreed. She found drunk people terrifying. Looking back? She thinks that young Aisling had it right. Today Aisling shares her sobriety story, starting as a college student who didn't make it through school due to her habit, and culminating as a new mom who felt buried with shame each time that alcohol threw her off track. Aisling believes that sobriety is her superpower. It allows her to show up as her best self in every corner of her life and brings so much joy to her days. She wants you to know that this reality is available for you, too! Follow Aisling on Instagram!You can read Aisling's story in my upcoming book! Pre-order Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life. The book hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Are you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you'll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link! Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/bookCheck out The Sober Mom Life on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess and Ale of the Mocksicated podcast are here today to share how their long time friendship blossomed into a public celebration of sobriety. Though they have been best friends since middle school, their relationships with alcohol always looked very different. Naturally, their sobriety journeys looked very different, too. However, once they were both sober, something new and beautiful came to fruition - The Mocksicated podcast! Their goal is to highlight the joy that can be found in sobriety, and to let you know that sobriety is an option for you no matter where you are on your journey! Content warning: This episode includes detailed descriptions of sexual assault. Listen to the Mocksicated podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mocksicated/id1668015373Follow Mocksicated on IG @mocksicatedAre you looking for community in sobriety? Join us in The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $40/month, you'll get access to 12 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed, our monthly book club, happy hour, the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and more! Get one week free at this link! Pre-orders are available for my book! Sober Shift: A Modern Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life hits shelves on September 30th, 2025. Pre-order your copy here: https://suzannewarye.com/bookCheck out The Sober Mom Life on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're officially halfway through 2024—so it's time for a mid-year reading check-in! In this episode, Nicole (aka my mom and book BFF) and I are recapping the books that have taken over our lives in the best ways... and a few that didn't quite hit the mark.We cover:

Learning Through Play: How Boddle Built Educational Games That Kids Actually WantIn this insightful conversation, Matt Watson talks with Clarence Tan, founder and CEO of Boddle Learning, about their journey building educational games that have reached over 10 million users. Clarence shares how they tackled the classic problem of educational games - how to make them as engaging as regular games while maintaining educational value. By creating fun games first and then "sneaking in" learning content, Boddle has found success in the competitive educational technology space.The most valuable lesson? Get out of the office and actually watch users interact with your product. Rather than spending money on complex analytics, the Boddle team discovered their biggest product issues simply by visiting classrooms and observing how kids used their app. Clarence also shares how they eventually cracked the monetization code by understanding that parents were buying subscriptions not because they understood the educational benefits, but because their kids wanted the in-game items.

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

In this special episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by historian Joel Bohy to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Lexington and Concord battles, the spark of the American Revolution.Joel, who previously discussed his book Bullet Strikes with us, returns to dive deeper into the firearms, tactics, and key moments that shaped the first battle of the Revolution. From the iconic "shot heard around the world" to the intricacies of 18th-century muskets, this conversation provides insight into the arms and accouterments of the colonial militias and the British forces that day.Key Topics Discussed:The Arms of Lexington and Concord:Joel explains the two types of muskets used by British forces, the Pattern 1769 Shortland and the Pattern 1756 Longland, and their effects on battlefield accuracy. He highlights the differences in musket bores, the variability in ammunition, and the role of civilian arms in the conflict.The Misconception of Revolutionary War Firearms:Many people assume all Revolutionary War guns were inaccurate and ineffective, but Joel sheds light on how various firearms, including the civilian hunting guns carried by militias, performed better than commonly thought.Franken-Guns and Local Gunsmiths:The importance of local gunsmiths in assembling makeshift "Franken-guns" is discussed, along with the role of these guns in the militia's arsenal during the revolution. The fascinating mix of parts and craftsmanship that went into these firearms illustrates the resourcefulness of early Americans.The British and Colonial Ammunition:Discussion about the challenges of ammunition fitting, such as mismatched musket balls and bore sizes, reveals some of the real difficulties faced by soldiers trying to hit their targets accurately on the battlefield.The 250th Anniversary of April 19, 1775:Joel and the hosts reflect on the historical significance of this pivotal day, how it influenced the rest of the Revolutionary War, and why the events at Lexington and Concord remain important today.Historic Firearms and Archaeological Insights:Joel shares his findings from archaeological digs, including musket balls and artifacts found in local ponds, and discusses the ongoing research into the weapons of the time.The Global Impact of April 19, 1775:The episode ends on a philosophical note, reflecting on how the battle's legacy influenced not only America but the rest of the world's pursuit of freedom.Guest:Joel Bohy, Historian and Author of Bullet Strikes: The First Day of the American Revolution.Where to Find Joel's Book:Check out Joel's new book Bullet Strikes for more in-depth research and analysis of the pivotal events of April 19, 1775.Previous Episodes with Joel Bohy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYHBDMRzfrM&t=5s‍

Are you coasting toward your goals—or are you running through the tape? In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry explores the powerful metaphor of running through the tape, borrowed from the world of track and field, and applies it to leadership, goal-setting, and personal growth. Whether you're finishing a project, wrapping up a quarter, or achieving a milestone, how you finish matters. Kevin shares four compelling reasons why finishing strong isn't just good practice—it's essential for great leadership.

Send us a textAuthor and advocate Jessica Fein speaks about loss, using it to rebuild, and tips for how you can balance heavy topics in your manuscript.CW: Mentions of grief, loss of a child▬Visit Jessica's website:https://www.jessicafeinstories.com/Get a copy of her book:https://www.jessicafeinstories.com/copy-of-bookCheck out Jessica on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/feinjessica/https://linktr.ee/Jessicafeinhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fein-b643b09 

Milestones aren't just the end of a journey—they're a powerful pause point. In this episode of Remarkable TV, Kevin Eikenberry shares what leaders should do when they reach a milestone. Using the release of his new book Flexible Leadership as a backdrop, Kevin explores six powerful ways to maximize the impact of these moments: ✅ Acknowledge 

Are You Stereotyping Yourself? Have you ever thought about how you define yourself? Maybe you've said, "I'm bad at math" or "I'm an extrovert." But are those statements always true? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry explores the concept of self-stereotyping—how we unconsciously put ourselves into boxes that limit our potential. By recognizing and challenging these self-imposed labels, we can unlock more flexibility and growth in our personal and professional lives. This episode is part of an ongoing series based on Kevin's book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Learn how to break free from self-stereotypes and become a more adaptable leader.

Y'all yelled about it, and we heard you! Today, Jomi and Steve will dive into a few of the many shows and movies in the world of fandom that you have suggested we watch, including ‘From,' 'Slow Horses,' and ‘The Wild Robot.' Later, producer Kerm joins to discuss some of our favorite recently released comic books! Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve Ahlman Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices