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Narativ Leadership Story Talks

Leadership Story Talks is a podcast hosted by Jerome Deroy, CEO of Narativ, and Julienne Ryan, business author, communication and HR specialist, and frequent Narativ training contributor.In each episode, Jerome and Jules discuss the practices that engage, motivate, develop, retain, and attract people to businesses, whether these are your customers or your employees. Their principles and tools are based on real world stories that leverage listening and storytelling to become a better leader and management professional.

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Leadership Story Talks | Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry

April 14, 2025 • Narativ Inc

In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan welcome Kevin Eikenberry, Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group and author of Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. With over 30 years of experience developing leaders across the globe, Kevin brings fresh insight into what it takes to lead effectively in today’s complex, ever-shifting workplace.

This conversation goes beyond frameworks and titles. It’s about mindset. Kevin shares how flexibility, paradox, and curiosity can be the keys to unlocking potential—in ourselves and others.

You’ll Hear:

🌀 Why “flexible” leadership is today’s must-have skill – and how it differs from indecision or inconsistency.

🔄 Leadership as leverage – how one small comment from a leader can unintentionally ripple into weeks of work.

🧠 From Asking to Advising – striking the right balance as a coach, manager, or mentor.

🌱 The Power of Perspective – why the stories that shape us (like Kevin’s moment with a neighboring farmer) can guide how we lead.

🤝 Unlocking Potential – how belief, trust, and curiosity influence our ability to grow others.

🛠️ Leadership in a Remote World – what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how to stop yearning for a workplace that no longer exists.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a choice made moment to moment.
✅ Uncertainty is a constant—flexibility helps us meet it with confidence.
✅ The best coaches and leaders flex between asking powerful questions and offering targeted advice.
✅ We all have influence—and sometimes, it’s the smallest things we say that have the biggest impact.
✅ If you want to lead people well, start by believing in their potential.

Resources:

📘 Flexible Leadership book
🌐 Website
📚 Blog
🎙 Podcast
🔗 LinkedIn
👍 Facebook
📸 Instagram
🐦 Twitter
▶️ YouTube
🎵 TikTok

🎁 Don’t miss Kevin’s free gift for listeners: kevineikenberry.com/gift

Learn more about how to leverage Narativ’s storytelling method for your pitch and sales team: Download our free e-book, or you’re welcome to schedule a free 15-minute call with Jerome.

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