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There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.
For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling.
The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone?
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Send us a text Too many report feeling that they are barely surviving between workload, pressure to lead well, push for more from above and just the general chaos of like these days. Most leaders say that can’t find time to think or plan even a few months out. In that state thriving seems like a pipedream. By thriving we mean feeling connected, creative, calm, able to develop clever solutions, to name a few. How can you thrive more? What can you do? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https...
Send us a text Tribes exist at work and in our communities and they have existed throughout human history. Sometimes they are positive forces and sometimes not. What drives tribes? How does that knowledge help us lead change and create the kinds of organizations that are a constructive force? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube...
Send us a text Disruption feels like it just around the corner in every aspect of business whether that is driven by customer demands, shareholder demands, new competitiors or AI. How should we think about disruption? How does it really work? What do we need to know to lead through or into disruption and out the other side? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► M...
Send us a text As soon as any leadership discussion mentions younger generations at work, the complaints start pouring in. It doesn’t have to be so hard. What is it about Gen Z that makes them so unique, valuable and frustrating all at the same time? What do you need to do as a leader to get the best from the youngest generation? Listen in for great insights and advice. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagra...
Send us a text Being able to influence people, to persuade them of your point of view, to convince them to take an action you want them to take is an essential skill to lead people and to get anything done. Anything that inches your skill forward is worth noting. Listen in for a refresher on key principles of influence (up, out and down) as well as an important discussion about ethical practices. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-aut...
Send us a text If you want a team that’s motivated, engaged, committed, and accountable, you need to make sure each member knows they matter both to you and to the outcome. But how do you actually do that? And more importantly, why should you even bother? Listen in to find out. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawall...
Send us a text Are you ready for the next level of promotion but can’t seem to get there, and not sure what’s holding you back? There are six key blind spots that might be the source of your challenges. But what are they? How can you identify which one applies to you? And most importantly, what can you do about each of them? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main Y...
Send us a text Getting out of your comfort zone is all about recognizing that what got you to this point in your career, is not necessarily what will make you successful and effective in the next stages. Leadership is a continuous growth journey and doing it well requires awareness and courage to evolve. Because leadership is not a destination — it’s a constant journey of awareness, courage, and transformation. So ask yourself, What’s blocking your success? What mindsets are holding you back?...
Send us a text Being busy. Always on the move. Constantly advancing. Taking on more and more. At what point does our drive to achieve become toxic? Why are we so focused on doing more, more, and more? And most importantly — what can we do about it? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/ ► X: https://x.com/...
Send us a text Do you have an ambition or a goal—say, speaking eloquently at a public event—only to hear a voice in your head telling you it isn’t going to go well? It might whisper things like: “What if you trip and fall when you walk on stage?” or “Why would people listen to you?” or even “Do you really deserve to be here on stage?” We all have that inner voice that undermines our confidence and keeps us from moving forward. But what can you do about it besides just suffering through? More ...
Send us a text IQ will no doubt help you succeed; however, at some point, IQ alone won’t take you where you want to go. In fact, the higher you rise in an organization, the more you’ll need strong relationship skills. Listen in to learn how to develop these essential skills and how to keep your IQ from becoming a barrier to your success. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwall...
Send us a text The percentage of your workforce that is disengaged has likely remained flat or even worsened over the past several years. Chances are, you’ve already tried different strategies to raise engagement scores, yet the results still aren’t showing meaningful improvement. What if you’re measuring the wrong thing? What can you do instead? What will actually make a real difference in productivity and retention? Tune in as we explore fresh perspectives and practical so...
Send us a text What if being a super performer and creating a super performing team was not what you thought? Interested in knowing how to super charge yourself and your team? Listen in for what the best leaders do differently from the rest of us. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/ ► X: https://x.com/AskWanda ► We...
Send us a text Emotional intelligence is an essential ingredient for great leadership and there is nothing new in that statement. What is new is recent study showing a steady global decline in emotional intelligence – across generations, cultures and industries. If you are leading people, this has big implications for how you manage people, particularly younger talent. And, it has big implications for each of us in being our best selves for all the people that matter in our lives. Listen in t...
Send us a text Your senior executives are expecting innovation, but you and your team are stretched thin. How do you think about and drive innovation? What are the elements of creating an environment where new ideas thrive and generate real growth? Listen in for the 5 Cs and what you can do, whether you are in sales, products, or any other function. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www....
Send us a text Every once in a while, a presentation—or even a simple question posed by a book cover—captures my attention and pushes me to think in a new way. This episode explores one such moment, sparked by the question: “What does it mean to be human in an age of AI?” Perhaps it is the most important question we can ponder at this point in time. It’s also a critical question for leaders across organizations, institutions, and at every level of society. Tune in for one perspective on ...
Send us a text Ask yourself: are you settling for what’s in front of you, what’s easy to do, what is demanded, getting by, maybe even being successful but not so fulfilled? Are you ready to think differently about the impact you can have on your company, your team, your industry and your life? If you are just a tiny bit curious how that is even possible, listen in for a game changing perspective on how to think about your impact. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wan...
Send us a text When a business leader takes a deep dive into psychology and sports psychology, you will usually find well thought-out, tried and tested practices that can make a difference in your leadership. You might be surprised to learn that sometimes you should not make fast decisions and that goals don’t always work in your favor. Want to know more? Listen in? ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https:/...
Send us a text Mid-career leaders have the hardest leadership role in the entire organization. They have enormous pressure from above to deliver fast and excellent results and they are challenged by younger employees who expect to be led in a very different way than in the past. These leaders are still trying to prove themselves in some ways, they are still partially in execution roles and they have zero capacity to spare. We do little to help them. Yes, we say they need to delegate, but we ...
Send us a text Who doesn’t want to be a “great” leader that accomplishes exceptional results, inspires their team and leaves a powerful legacy! If you share this aspiration and are wondering what to do in a time starved environment, then we have answers. Listen in for applicable tips and a clear strategy to inspire. ⬇️ Connect with me! ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ ► Main YouTube: h...
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