The Holy Grail of Flexible Leadership with Leadership Coach, Author and Speaker, Kevin Eikenberry #135
Flexible leadership isn't about style or softness. It's about letting go of ego, and prioritising what's truly needed with precision.
Kevin Eikenberry is one of the most recognised voices in leadership development over the past three decades, building a 30 year business around one idea, that great leaders don't cling to rigid playbooks.
This isn't a conversation about frameworks. It's about identity. Kevin himself had to unlearn the habits that made him successful, shifting with modern leadership. Discover how you can do the same - join us for an unmissable episode of Extrology…
Lee and Kevin discuss:
Flexible leadership as a mindset, adapting to changing circumstances
The critical role of self-reflection
Influencing outcomes and people, not controlling them
The need to balance discomfort with a compelling vision that inspires action
Links & references
Kevin Eikenberry:
https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry/
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https://substack.com/@extrology
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Lee Cooper:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
Get in touch: lee@extrology.com
Episode highlights:
“Leadership is about outcomes and others, and it's not about us.” - 2:30 - Kevin Eikenberry
“If we want to be a highly effective leader, then we have to become better human beings, because the skills are completely intertwined.” - 7:45 - Kevin Eikenberry
“Changing a habit is not easy, but when it’s a part of who we think we are, it’s nearly impossible.” - 19:30 - Kevin Eikenberry
“If you are leading rigidly, your turnover is probably going to be higher, and your engagement levels are probably going to be lower. If you stay still in a world that’s changing, the things you’re doing well now will go South; That’s the cost of rigid leadership.” - 27:20 - Kevin Eikenberry
“In a leadership curriculum of the future, what would make the cut is more time spent on mindset, and more time focused on what really matters, which is outcomes in others.” - 36:45 - Kevin Eikenberry
“Nothing positive happens in the world until someone leads. Things devolve on their own, but they only evolve with leaders.” - 37:25 - Kevin Eikenberry
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