280: Leading Change through Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry

Are you ready to become a more flexible and effective leader in today’s complex world?

In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O’Brien sits down with renowned leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry to discuss the secrets behind truly impactful leadership. Drawing on decades of experience, including working with leaders from over 50 countries and authoring numerous books, Kevin delves into the core ideas from his latest and most significant work yet: "Flexible Leadership." Together, they explore what defines great leadership, the biggest barriers holding leaders back, and how adaptability can make all the difference in reaching goals through others.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

1. Why leadership means achieving valuable outcomes with and through others, not just doing the work yourself.
2. How true change comes from aligning mindset, building relevant skills, and forming sustainable habits.
3. That happiness is a choice. Embrace your power to choose positivity and growth, even in challenging situations.
4. How to own your confidence, and why it comes from navigating uncertainty with openness, not from having perfect knowledge.

Related Topics Covered:

Self-awareness, the Power of feedback, Leadership choices

Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:

1. Website
2. LinkedIn
3. YouTube

Connect with Kevin Eikenberry | Author & Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group

1. LinkedIn
2. Twitter
3. Instagram
4. Facebook
5. Website
6. TikTok
7. YouTube
8. Podcast

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About Happier at Work®

Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.

If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.

Join Aoife O’Brien for weekly insights on leadership, workplace culture, career clarity, imposter syndrome, and creating work that works for you.

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