The Final Episode? What’s Next for Remote Work & Leadership

In this special episode of Long-Distance Worklife, 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.

Episode Highlights:
✅ Why flexible leadership is essential in today’s workplace
✅ The myths around “return to office” and why remote work isn’t dead
✅ How leaders can balance consistency and adaptability
✅ Practical strategies for leading teams in uncertain times
✅ 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

🔗 Resources & Links:
📖 Get Flexible Leadership and exclusive bonuses: KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible-Leadership
🎙️ Follow Kevin’s podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
🌐 Explore past episodes and resources: LongDistanceWorklife.com

Thank you for being part of this journey! Follow us to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast for more insights on remote work, hybrid teams, and leadership in the evolving workplace.