Your Authentic Path to Powerful Leadership

For Episode 200, Marsha Clark and Wendi McGowan-Ellis celebrate their 200th podcast episode, reflecting on their journey since September 2021. They discuss the evolution of their podcast, the impact of their content, and the importance of women supporting women.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/celebrating-200 To find ou...

In Episode 199, Marsha discusses the final episode in her three-part series on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She emphasizes the importance of inclusion as an action, referencing Arthur Chan's quote: "Diversity is a fact, equity is a choice, inclusion is an action, and belonging is an outcome."  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassoci...

For Episode 198, Marsha shares the importance of equity as a choice, referencing Arthur Chan's quote: "Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome." She delves into stereotypes and biases, emphasizing the need for leaders to be aware and intentional in their decisions.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkanda...

In Episode 197, Marsha discusses the challenges and importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in 2025. She reflects on how DEI has become politicized and polarized since her 2023 episode, noting the decline in corporate support. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-diversity-is-a-fact To find out more about...

For Episode 196, Marsha explains the six influencing styles, emphasizing the importance of results and recognition for influence. She highlights content from her book, "Expanding Your Power," which includes the equation: Results + Recognition = Influence.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-negotiating-queens-six-inf...

In Episode 195, Marsha discusses the challenges women face in negotiating salaries, emphasizing the importance of equipping women with tools to advocate for themselves. She highlights the Paycheck Fairness Act, which prohibits employers from requiring salary history but was blocked by a filibuster.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/t...

For Episode 194, Marsha discusses the importance of developing systems and critical thinking skills for effective leadership. Marsha emphasizes the need for leaders to broaden their perspectives to avoid creating more problems than solutions. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/developing-a-systems-view To find out more abou...

In Episode 193, Marsha discusses the fourth episode in her mini-series on organizational systems, featuring Bianca Davis and Michelle George. They explore the concept of "mavens in the middle," highlighting the importance of middle spaces in organizations.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-mavens-in-the-middle To f...

For Episode 192, Marsha discusses the unique challenges and strategies for individuals in middle roles within organizational systems. She highlights the pervasive nature of middle spaces, where individuals mediate between top and bottom entities, often feeling disempowered and isolated To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/rec...

In Episode 191, Marsha discusses the impact of a 2023 episode on organizational systems, drawing parallels to current societal issues. She revisits a 24/7 societal simulation called the Power Lab, where participants experience life as elites, managers, and immigrants.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-a-real-toot T...

In Episode 190, Marsha celebrates her upcoming 200th podcast episode, reflecting on this four-year journey. She discusses the importance of understanding organizational systems, referencing Barry and Karen Oshry's work. The episode, part of a four-part series, explores the dynamics of organizational systems, including the roles of tops, middles, bottoms, and customers. To access a full transcript...

For Episode 189, Marsha talks about the challenges of leading through change, emphasizing the predictable human responses to change and the importance of effective leadership. She highlights the "change curve," which includes stages of betrayal, denial, identity crisis, and search for solutions, and stresses the need for transparency, realistic expectations, and continuous communication. To access...

In Episode 188, Marsha talks about leading new teams, focusing on Chapter 3 of her book "Expanding Your Power." She updates references to previous podcasts and tools, including the RACI chart, which was removed from the book for brevity.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-leading-new-teams To find out more about Mar...

For Episode 187, Marsha reviews chapter seven of her book, Embracing Your Power, focusing on transitions. She highlights tools for ending well and starting strong, including a goodbye/thank you spreadsheet, an ending well update and retention spreadsheet, a handoff template, and a first 60 days assessment. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociate...

In Episode 186, Marsha shares the final episode in a mini-series on Will Shurtleff's Firo theory, focusing on the dimension of openness - highlighting the  importance of understanding behavior and its impact on self and others. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/group-dynamics-firo-b-openness. To find out more about Marsha...

For Episode 185, Marsha discusses Will Schutz's FIRO theory, focusing on the fundamental human desires for inclusion, control, and openness. They emphasize the shift from needs to wants, highlighting the importance of choice, autonomy, and personal accountability.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/group-dynamics-firo-b-co...

In Episode 184, Marsha discusses the first episode in a mini-series on group dynamics, focusing on Inclusion. She highlights updates to Will Schutz's Firo-B assessments, now referred to as the Human Element Model, which measures desires for inclusion, control, and openness.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/group-dynamics...

For Episode 183, Marsha discusses the final episode in their mini-series on building high-performing teams, focusing on providing quality feedback and celebrating success. She highlights the seven-step feedback model, emphasizing specificity, impact, and setting future expectations. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/high-p...

In Episode 182, Marsha shares the second installment on building high-performing teams, focusing on identifying and removing obstacles. She emphasizes that high-performing teams encounter challenges, which leaders should address by fostering open communication and building team members' capacity.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/tra...

In Episode 181, Marsha discusses the importance of setting and managing clear expectations for high-performing teams, referencing the Tuckman model of team development and the Reina trust model. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/high-performing-teams-expectations. To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her...

For Episode 180, Marsha discusses the importance of creating safe spaces in leadership, emphasizing the role of leaders in fostering psychological safety. She reflects on the evolution of perspectives since August 2023 and highlights the critical nature of leaders recognizing their role beyond technical aspects. Marsha outlines 11 recommendations for building safe spaces, including suspending judg...

In Episode 179, Marsha shares the upcoming release of her second book, "Expanding Your Power: A Woman's Opportunity to Inspire Teams and Influence Organizations." The book builds on her first, "Embracing Your Power," focusing on self-awareness and authentic leadership. Key chapters include trauma and psychological safety, leading new teams, building high-performance teams, and managing change. To...

In Episode 178, Marsha discusses the final episode in the mini-series on conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of trust and leadership in managing conflict effectively. She highlights Patrick Lencioni's model on constructive conflict and M. Scott Peck's stages of community building.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcr...

For Episode 177, Marsha reviews the conflict model's fifth response mode, Compromise, using a pie metaphor to explain its balance between assertiveness and cooperativeness. She highlights the negative connotations of compromise, emphasizing its strategic use in equal power scenarios, temporary solutions, and time constraints.  To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.ma...

In Episode 176, Marsha delves into the complexities of collaboration, emphasizing that it isn't always the best approach for conflict resolution. They discuss the Thomas-Kilmann conflict model, highlighting collaboration's assertiveness and cooperativeness. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/win-win-isnt-always-win-win. To...