Mastering The Power Skills

Whether it's a restructuring, a merger, or a change in leadership, transitions can be stressful and challenging to navigate. As a leader, how can you help your team build resiliency and maintain morale during times of change?   Tune in this week for valuable insights and practical tips for guiding your team through organizational transitions. You'll learn how to think like a guide leading your tea...

Do you know someone in the workplace who always seems to win support for their ideas and initiatives? Have you ever wondered what this person's favorite go-to strategies are for winning other people over? If you want to know the exact strategies required to up-level your influence and persuasion, today's episode is for you.   Three different leaders are featured on the show this week, each of them...

The annual budget season can be a particularly stressful time in the corporate world. Will you get funding for the important resources you need next year? Will you win approval for projects and initiatives that you feel are valuable? Or instead, will decision makers shoot down your ideas?    If you're ready to make this the year where decision makers are actually excited to hear your budget propos...

Self-promotion typically gets a bad rap. Lots of people think of promoting themselves as sales-y, arrogant, or being a braggart. Maybe you've held yourself back from articulating your value because you didn't want to come across in this way. My guest this week, however, believes self-promotion, at its core, is about confidently, gracefully, and authentically telling your story.   Debby Stone is th...

If you're plagued with the feeling of falling behind, even when others praise you for your productivity, you're not alone. The wiring of high achievers means you're especially likely to feel this way, and it's time to understand why so you can feel empowered about your time, which will ultimately help you exercise the power skills more effectively.   Tune in this week to learn why high achievers a...

It's easy to slip into a victim mindset when things are changing in your organization or you're facing workplace challenges. So in this episode, you'll learn some tips, tricks, and strategies for avoiding the trap of falling into a victim mentality, and instead start cultivating an empowered mindset for dealing with challenging circumstances in your organization.    Get full show notes and more in...

There's one annual event that's common to every corporation, regardless of company cultures and geographies: budget season. Discover how to navigate budget season effectively and increase the odds of approval for your budget expenses. You'll hear how to make your proposals more persuasive, top tips for spelling out the return on investment of your ideas, and a three-part approach for explaining yo...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between being a good learner and developing mastery of a skill? The key distinction is that those who develop mastery of their skills have a few simple practices in their toolkit, and you'll hear what they are on this week's episode.   Discover two practices that will help you develop your mastery, and key questions to ask yourself that will help you m...

Whether it's motivating someone to advocate for your ideas, or needing them to use their authority for your voice to be heard, why is it so hard to get others to move into action on your behalf?    Learn the tools at your disposal to increase your win rate when it comes to getting others to advocate for you. You'll hear the common reasons most people don't naturally move into action when you want...

If you find yourself juggling various priorities and not being as productive as you'd like, you're in the right place. Hear one power thought that will help you increase productivity. You'll learn why being in action mode can feel like you're getting lots done when in reality you're often being reactive to your circumstances, and how to master the dance that is productivity.    Get full show notes...

If you're an introvert, you might be envious of your more extroverted colleagues. They network and form new relationships all the time, so it seems like extroverts have an advantage when it comes to creating influence. However, the truth is, introverts can be world-class influencers as well. You just need to play to your strengths instead of copying the approaches used by extroverts.   Discover a...

Research shows that deliberately and intentionally choosing a new thought to think in instances where you're not feeling like your usual, capable self can shift your emotional state in a more positive direction. In these mini episodes, you'll learn simple power thoughts that will make you more effective and get you back in the game when necessary.   This week, hear one quick, high-impact thought t...

Have you ever felt frustrated when a project you've been working on gets derailed due to someone else's negligence? It's an unpleasant surprise that can set you back and make you feel powerless. But fear not, because in this week's episode, we will be sharing the final installment of our three-part series on the magic formula for managing others.   Join us as we discuss two effective ways to preve...

Much of your time as a leader is spent asking people to get things done. Yet few of you were taught how to do this in a way that increases the odds that you'll actually get the results you want. The good news is there's a powerful checklist you can follow to become an expert at making requests.   Listen in this week to learn a five-point checklist for setting crystal clear expectations. You'll hea...

Wouldn't it be delightful if every time you asked your team, peers, or even your boss to do something, they actually did it? And not just got it done, but executed it on time, well, and without requiring constant reminders and nudges from you?   Listen in for the first of a three-part series where you'll learn a magic formula for managing others to get higher-caliber results with less friction. Yo...

As a leader, you often have to ask your team to address challenges or solve problems that aren't easy. You might feel awkward making the request, and they might feel reluctant to stretch beyond their normal comfort zone. What if you could make that request in a way that inspires and energizes your team?   If you want an all-in and engaged team when it comes to challenging tasks, listen in to hear...

This week, you'll learn a different approach to the job search and interview process; one that dials down the risk of landing a bad-fit role, and dials up the likelihood of a good-fit role that you can flourish in. And the best news is this is a repeatable process you can use to optimize opportunities that come your way for the entirety of your career.   Discover why spotting red flags in a potent...

Being kind to others is hopefully something you're already committed and attentive to as a leader, but what about being kind to yourself? This is something most high achievers don't invest enough time in.   Discover the power of showing yourself a little love and kindness. You'll learn why high achievers are prone to being unkind to themselves, how your power and influence depend on avoiding this...

If you've ever had the experience of stepping into a new role or undertaking a major project, there's one question that you've probably expected to get asked: what is your 90-day plan?   Discover how to take your answer to the question of your first 90-day plan from acceptable to wow-worthy. You'll hear five simple but powerful tips that will help you clarify the value you have to offer, and in tu...

Whether you're leading a meeting or are a passive participant, meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to establish a strong leadership presence. But when there are generally lots of people talking, usually with one or two dominating the airspace, how do you get heard? What can you do if you're an introvert who dislikes talking extensively in meetings?   Tune in this week to learn three dece...

Wouldn't it be nice to have your audience eating out of the palm of your hand every time you made a presentation or pitch? Tune in this week to discover four fun and easy-to-implement tips for intriguing and guiding your audience. You'll hear what you can sprinkle into your pitches or presentations to power up your persuasiveness, and the key pieces that will perk up your audience and bring your p...

The start of a new year means many of you are setting goals around becoming a better, more effective leader. You might like the idea of your role feeling easier, or feeling more comfortable and confident in your capabilities, and to do that, you need to grow your own personal power.   Listen in this week to discover the five sources of power available to you; which are weaker, and which are strong...

We've all seen a plethora of workplace advice out there from well-known experts that sounds great in theory, but somehow never really works for us in practice. So, what's really going to make a difference if you want to be more influential, persuasive, and powerful in the workplace by the end of 2023?   Tune in this week to discover tips and strategies you can apply in your day-to-day life to get...

If you have big career ambitions or want to move ideas forward and have support along the way, you're in the right place. Listen in this week to hear four very simple tips to make sure you're always perceived as someone with senior management potential. You'll hear the long-term and short-term value of not appearing junior, and what you need to do to not look like a junior so you're seen as a stro...

In part one, we discussed the true bully: that person who loves to acquire and abuse their power. There is, however, a second type of workplace bully: someone who exhibits bullying behavior. Discover the difference between bullying intent and bullying behavior, and why this distinction requires two very different strategies. You'll hear even more practical tips and tricks, including a sample scrip...