Ask Kevin Anything: Reflections on Leadership in 2024

What are the key leadership insights and skills needed as we move into 2025? In this end-of-year episode, Kevin answers listener questions about leadership trends, challenges, and reflections on his latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin believes that leaders must move beyond rigid leadership styles to embrace flexibility, adapting their approach based on context, team needs, and organizational goals. He also highlights the importance of mindset, skill set, and habit set for leaders. While skills provide the tools for leadership, mindset ensures alignment with goals, and habit set ensures sustained application. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Joining the Live Experience 01:06 Flexible Leadership Book Promo 01:57 Introduction of Lisa Ritter-McMahan 02:59 Soft Skills Leaders Need 05:21 Transitioning from Peer to Leader 07:17 Hierarchical Leadership in Government Agencies 09:00 Highlight from Flexible Leadership Book 11:13 What Excites Kevin About His New Book 12:28 Balancing Empathy and Organizational Goals 14:55 Professional Development: Inside vs. Outside Work Hours 17:30 Mindset, Skill Set, and Habit Set for Leaders 20:14 Importance of Flexibility in Organizations 22:32 Clear Communication in Remote Work 25:58 Kevin’s Reading Process for Podcasts 30:08 Memorable Moments from 2024 Guests 33:24 What Kevin Does for Fun 34:48 Kevin’s Current Reading Recommendation 36:04 Closing Remarks Book Recommendations Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence by Kevin Eikenberry From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership by Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris  Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke  On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything by Nate Silver  Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay, and Meaning to Everyone's Work by Zeynep Ton  How to Work with and Lead People Not Like You by Kelly McDonald  Like this? A Guide to Excellence with Tom Peters  This is Strategy with Seth Godin 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