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EP.88: Command vs. Control: Lead with Power, Not Pressure | The Ambitious Podcast

EP.88: Command vs. Control: Lead with Power, Not Pressure | The Ambitious Podcast

Update: 2025-08-28
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In this episode of Ambitious, we discuss the critical differences between command and control in your business. Learn why trying to control every aspect can stem from fear and how it leads to burnout. Understand the key traits of a commanding presence and why it's essential for generating trust and better results. We'll break down how you can start shifting from a control mindset to one of command, focusing on trust, clear standards, and effective delegation. Explore practical steps to move from micromanaging to leading with authority, and see the profound impact this shift can have on your team, clients, and overall business growth. Tune in to discover how embodying a commanding energy can transform your business operations and elevate your leadership skills.


00:00  Introduction

00:43  Command vs. Control: Understanding the Difference

02:34  The Exhaustion of Control

03:09  Fear-Based Operating Systems

03:39  Commanding Presence: Building Trust and Authority

06:09  Control in Business: Recognizing the Signs

19:05  Trauma and Control: Unpacking the Roots

31:14  Commanding Presence in Marketing

35:07  Avoiding Pressure in Sales

50:42  Delegation and Trust

56:32  Embodying Commanding Energy


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EP.88: Command vs. Control: Lead with Power, Not Pressure | The Ambitious Podcast

EP.88: Command vs. Control: Lead with Power, Not Pressure | The Ambitious Podcast

Kate Perkovic