# Do You Reward Overpreparation? - Thoughts from Kevin

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Podcast: [The Remarkable Leadership Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-remarkable-leadership-podcast-1020867)
Published: 2026-03-30T17:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kevineikenberry.com/video/do-you-reward-overpreparation-remarkable-tv/
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## Resource

Are you unintentionally slowing your team down by rewarding overpreparation? In this episode of Remarkable TV, I explore a leadership trap many of us fall into: equating more preparation with better results. But in today's fast-moving, uncertain world, that assumption can cost us time, momentum, and better decisions. You'll learn: Why "what gets rewarded gets done" matters more than you think The difference between progress and polish How overpreparation is often fear in disguise Why more prep doesn't always lead to better decisions How leaders set the tone for speed, clarity, and results If you want a team that moves faster, thinks better, and delivers results—not just polished presentations—this episode is for you. Get my free Your Remarkable Day newsletter: https://KevinEikenberry.com/newsletters My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Spea…

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