The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

[Long-Distance Worklife] Remote Work Isn’t Over, But Leadership Must Evolve with Kevin Eikenberry


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This is a special bonus episode from Long-Distance Worklife where Wayne Turmel is joined by leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry to discuss the future of leadership, workplace flexibility, and the key insights from Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.

They explore why leadership must evolve in response to an ever-changing work environment, how leaders can balance flexibility with consistency, and why the debate around remote and hybrid work is far from over. Plus, Wayne shares an important announcement about the future of the podcast.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation on navigating the complexities of leadership in 2025 and beyond.

Key Takeaways

1. Why flexible leadership is essential in today’s workplace 2. The myths around “return to office” and why remote work isn’t dead 3. How leaders can balance consistency and adaptability 4. Practical strategies for leading teams in uncertain times 5. A major announcement about Long-Distance Worklife and what’s next

Timestamps

00:00 Intro to the Final Episode 00:35 Special Guest: Kevin Eikenberry 01:26 Why Leadership Must Be More Flexible 03:04 The “Return to Office” Debate: What’s Really Happening? 05:10 The Challenges Leaders Face with Hybrid Work 07:01 Understanding the Cynefin Model for Decision-Making 10:15 How Leaders Can Adapt in Different Situations 14:26 Balancing Flexibility with Consistency as a Leader 17:07 How Communication Changes with a Flexible Leadership Style 21:20 Why Flexible Leadership is the Future of Work 23:22 Big Announcement: What’s Next for Long-Distance Worklife 26:49 What’s Coming on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast 28:13 Final Thoughts & Thank You to Our Listeners

Related Episodes
  • The Long-Distance Team with Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel
  • Returning to Office with Kevin Eikenberry
  • Designing a Winning Culture for Remote Teams: Insights from the Authors of The Long-Distance Team
  • Crucial Conversations: Navigating Communication Boundaries in the New Age of Remote Work
Additional Resources
  • Flexible Leadership
  • Learn more about Wayne Turmel
  • Email Wayne Turmel
  • Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn
  • Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader
  • Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate
  • Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team
  • The Kevin Eikenberry Group
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