In a fluid environment, how do we remain flexible leaders? Kevin Eikenberry returns to share insights from his new book, Flexible Leadership. Listen in as he and co-host Brandon Smith discuss critical thinking, engaging in better one-on-one conversations, regular examination of our leadership style, and more.

Show Notes:

1:50 Meet Kevin and learn about his leadership journey. 

3:45 “As we become a better leader, we become a better human. And vice versa.” – Kevin

4:30 “Linear paths only exist in mathematics.” Brandon and Kevin discuss their individual leadership journeys. 

5:30 Unraveling the barriers of leadership. Kevin discusses the inspiration behind his new book. 

7:30 Switching from VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) to FICO (Flexible, Intentional, focused on Context and Organizational goals). 

10:00 Are you leading the same way you were 5 years ago? 

12:30 The next play may feel counterintuitive. Brandon quotes Greg Maddux: Good pitchers, when they get into trouble, throw harder. Great pitchers throw softer. 

15:00 What if you don’t have a map? Kevin talks AI in the workplace.  

21:00 Be consistent in values and flexible in approach. 

22:00 “You can’t grow if you don’t fail.” – Kevin 

25:00 “It’s hard to change a habitat; harder to change an identity.” – Kevin 

26:30 So where do we start?  “It depends.” Well, what does it depend on? – Kevin 

29:30 Leadership Hack: Remember… leadership is not about you.

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