Remote Leadership: Game-Changer or Pipe Dream? with Kevin Eikenberry

Effective leadership remains fundamentally the same regardless of location. It's the context that changes, not the core principles. The key is to think “leadership first, location second".While the physical setting may vary, the essential aspects of human behaviour, interaction, and needs remain constant, making it crucial for leaders to maintain their foundational leadership skills while adapting to new working environments.Kevin Eikenberry is an author, business owner, speaker, and podcaster. He co-wrote The Long Distance Leader and runs the Remote Leadership Institute. He’s been leading remote teams for about 15 years and specialises in remote and hybrid leadership training.Three reasons to listenLearn principles that remain relevant even as workplace dynamics continue evolvingUnderstand why many leaders push for return-to-office, through a compassionate lensDiscover how the pandemic transformed leadership practices, particularly in developing greater empathy and attention to individual team member circumstancesEpisode highlights[00:07:59] Writing The Long Distance Leader[00:13:21] Why many leaders prefer to bring people back to the office[00:18:05] Recapturing the magic[00:21:57] The shifting social views of work in history[00:24:35] Mindset and skillset for remote leadership[00:27:34] The problem with "busy"[00:30:49] Intention without action[00:32:04] Flexible Leadership[00:34:37] Kevin's media recommendations[00:35:50] Takeaways from Pia and DanLinksThe Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership, by Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne TurmelBuilding Confidence in Yourself & Others – Kevin’s free masterclass for podcast listenersThe Remarkable Leadership PodcastConnect with Kevin via LinkedInBooks by Og MandinoTrack and improve your team performance with SquadifyLeave us a voice note