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 team on a journey, normalizing their experiences, and equipping them with the resources they need to thrive.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://significagroup.com/46

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 considered highly skilled when it comes to advocating for ideas that have added real value to their organizations. Claire Hart is the Chief Legal Officer at AI chipmaker Groq. Lynne Oldham is currently Chief People Officer at Stash. And Jim Arnold, who was most recently COO at Markel Specialty. This is a veritable masterclass in winning trust and credibility, and you don't want to miss it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/45

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 proposals, listen in this week. You'll learn three tips for substantially increasing the odds in your favor, and what you should always be doing any time you're pitching an idea or initiative to get your listeners wanting to hear more.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/44

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 the founder and CEO of Novateur Partners: an executive coaching and leadership development firm that supports executives, corporations, professional service firms, and non-profit organizations. Her book, The Art of Self-Promotion: Tell Your Story, Transform Your Career, is one of the most helpful books out there in the field of personal brand building, and she's here today to shed light on the importance of articulating your value in a compelling way.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/43

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 are vulnerable to feeling like they're lacking productivity, my top tips for using your to-do list in the most empowering way possible, and how to unleash the energy being wasted in worry and stress about your time right now.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/42

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 information here: https://significagroup.com/41

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 your budget proposal in a way that leads to success.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/40

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 master the power skills of influence, persuasion, and presence.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/39

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 them to, why understanding these reasons is vital, and how to effectively energize someone to advocate for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/38

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 and more information here: https://significagroup.com/37

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 simple technique introverts can use to expand and deepen their connections at work. You'll learn how to connect and build relationships the introvert's way, without the discomfort and awkwardness.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/36

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 that you can use whenever you find that you're not functioning as your best self. You'll learn why we sometimes just need a simple shift in our mindset rather than a whole new strategy, and how power thoughts give you a fresh way of looking at whatever you might be facing.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/35

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 prevent others from getting off track, ensuring that your projects stay on course. We'll delve into the importance of creating a culture of accountability, highlighting the warning signs of a lack of accountability, and providing insights on why this skill is vital for achieving tangible results.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/34

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 hear why it's vital for you to spell out your expectations with sufficient clarity, how you'll be able to remove risks in high-stakes situations when you follow this checklist, and why this is the perfect guide to use any time you need someone to do something complicated or critical.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/33

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. You'll hear how mastering this magic formula will have you putting things in motion with ease without eating up all your energy, and with time to spare to manage everything on your plate.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/32

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 why inspiration is necessary and some powerful techniques you can begin practicing to inspire others.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/31

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 potential bad-fit opportunity are often challenging, and how to identify and articulate what would be a good-fit role for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/30

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 blind spot, and two easy practices you can implement to build the skill of being kind to yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/29    

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 turn, show other people the meaningful difference you can truly make.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/28

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 deceptively powerful techniques for demonstrating leadership material by steering and deepening the conversation, even when you're not leading the meeting, all without having to say much at all.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/27

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 pitch to life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/26

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 stronger when it comes to proving you're worthy of respect and credibility in the workplace. This is the year to take your impact and power as a leader to the next level, and you'll learn how on this episode.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/25

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 the results you want to see by the end of 2023. You'll learn three simple actions you can begin practicing so that by this time next year, you'll be more adept, effective, and powerful in whatever you do.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/24

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 strong successor for bigger roles.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/23

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 script you can use to have productive conversations with someone displaying bullying behavior.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/22

Becoming powerful is not only a question of what we should be doing, but also about what we shouldn't be doing. So, in this updated version of a prior episode, we'll be exploring the issues that can lurk inside ourselves and sabotage our ability to be skillful in growing our influence, persuasion, and presence, and how to avoid them.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/21

Tune in for a not-so-typical episode on dealing with bullies in the workplace. Hear why a lot of advice out there for navigating bullying doesn't seem realistic or effective, the three essential goals of dealing with a bully, and a step-by-step roadmap for not only thwarting a bully, but coming out of the experience with even greater power and credibility.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/20

This week's episode is a flashback to one of the most popular episodes of this podcast so far, and it's especially relevant as we head into the holiday season. Listen in to discover why building rapport is essential for growing the power skill of influence, and five ways to do so that you may not be using. You'll learn how this not only accelerates the process of others knowing, liking, and trusting you, but also why this is personally rewarding work for you too.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/19

Tune in this week to hear how acknowledging the self-interest of another person increases your persuasive power. You'll discover the three biggest blind spots that can get in the way of you being as persuasive as possible, why you might not be clued in to someone else's self-interest, and how addressing natural self-interest leaves the other person feeling comfortable and safe.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/18

What if one of the biggest measures of success in your job was how well you could build relationships through your influencing skills? Well, this was the case for this week's guest, Angie Bryan, who spent her career in the Foreign Service of the State Department, so she knows a thing or two about making connections in unfamiliar environments. Tune in this week to discover a plethora of influencing tips, the difference that connection has made in Angie's life, and her practical techniques for building relationships everywhere you go.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/17

What often separates two leaders of equal capabilities is a question of self-mastery. Self-mastery is what will allow you to be the person other people want to follow and amplify your success as a leader. Listen in this week to discover how to exercise and achieve self-mastery. You'll hear why working on your self-mastery is vital, what happens when you don't prioritize it, and the tools that are key for growing your self-mastery as a wise, resilient leader.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/16

Tune in this week to discover why your character is an active process and an activity, rather than an inherent trait you were born with. You'll learn why clearly demonstrating your character can be powerfully effective in building your influence, and the top four character traits CEOs have vetted as likely to cultivate influence and followership.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/15

If you're facing a difficult time persuading others to accept or approve your ideas, this week, you'll discover how to defuse even the strongest of oppositions. You'll hear some common reasons people give for opposing your idea, and strategies for effectively countering those objections so you can move forward successfully and see your ideas become reality.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/14

If you want to flourish in your corporate career, getting insights from the worlds of performing arts, sports, or science can take your performance to a higher level. Danielle Schulz is a professional ballet dancer with an amazing career, and she's here to discuss why powerful presence isn't some mysterious innate skill only some people have, her three-point checklist for conveying powerful presence, and how these tips can apply to so many workplace challenges.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/13

Listen in this week to hear some of the most common challenges that are getting in the way of you using the skill of influence, persuasion, and presence effectively. You'll learn how these are hurdles that lurk deep inside you and often lead to self-sabotage, and how to avoid them so you can create a strong foundation that will allow you to build these power skills effectively.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/12

This week, turn your attention to the power skill of influence. You'll discover a simple way to grow your influence; one that's an especially good fit for introverts. Learn the importance of leveling up your influence in the workplace, and some effective tips for implementing the technique explored in this episode.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/11

Today, we're sharing a guide filled with insights on the topic of board presence that you won't hear anywhere else. It's also filled with a large number of tips and strategies for growing your own board presence. Make sure you visit the show notes to download the guide, How To Grow Your Board Presence, today.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/10

Listen in this week to discover how to wow when asked about your first 90-days plan. Learn how to demonstrate your strategic thinking when posed this question, why listing off action steps often won't wow in the way you might think, and her top five tips for taking your answer to this question from acceptable to wow-worthy.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/9

While the power skills can't completely turn things around for us in a bad-fit role, can they can help you avoid them and even increase the odds of landing a good-fit job? One that looks closer to the dream job we all want? You're going to be in the running for this kind of role at various points in your career, so we're offering three easy-to-execute tips you can use to give yourself a competitive edge over other candidates in the running.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/8

Join us this week as we invite you to think about persuasion as a campaign. We're offering a persuasion campaign preparation checklist covering four winning strategies, so you don't overlook anything critical when you're busy and moving fast. Kathy also shares a story of failing to prepare adequately for a pitch, and how she recovered from that experience.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/7

Moving other people into action is one of the more frustrating parts of our job, whether you're an assistant admin, the CEO, or any position in between. However, there's a simple formula you can use to dial down this frustration, and we're showing you what it looks like.  You'll discover what's causing the exasperation you're experiencing right now, the secret to motivating people to do their job well, and our four-step formula for effectively moving other people into action.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/6

Workplaces are hierarchies, so we almost always have someone above us who is technically more senior than we are. This is emphasized all the time in the work environment, but just because we might be junior doesn't mean we actually want to appear junior. Looking and feeling junior makes climbing to the next rung of the ladder so much harder, so how do we eliminate this risk? Tune in this week to discover how to be seen as a peer who needs to be taken seriously, and less like a dependable junior lackey within your workplace.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/5

Discover the power of addressing the emotional subtext of other people when it comes to pitching or presenting an idea. You'll learn why you're doing a disservice to yourself and others when you ignore the emotional lens, and three simple and easy ways to weave emotions into your pitch to not only increase your persuasiveness but your overall win rate too.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/4

Today, we're talking about building rapport. Sure, you might say you're a friendly person who already knows how to build deep, supportive relationships, and I'm sure you do. But you're probably also doing it slowly over time, like most people. While there's no substitute for building amazing relationships at work or otherwise, it's possible to accelerate the process of having other people feel at ease and receptive to your ideas, and we're showing you how.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/3

Whether you feel like a complete beginner when it comes to increasing your capacity for power, or you already feel adept at the skills necessary for having impact and influence in your environment, we're sharing three tools guaranteed to have you gracefully gliding through the complex dynamics of the workplace so you don't feel stuck or outpaced by others.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/2

Join us today as we start you on a journey of getting comfortable with and growing your power. You'll discover why power is a skill set you can grow, and how to get unstuck from the confusing signals we hear about power so you can instead embrace it and come to a deeper, more nuanced understanding of what it truly is.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://significagroup.com/1

Welcome to Mastering The Power Skills. If you're checking out this podcast, I'm betting that you're someone with some good ideas for your workplace. Maybe you have some ideas that could make things better, faster, easier, or more successful. Maybe you have some ideas that could create more alignment, more energy, or even less dysfunction. Maybe you have some very big ideas. And maybe you have ideas for small but meaningful changes. If that's who you are…someone with ideas that could make a difference, then let me ask you a question: “How often does your voice get heard and acted upon? Put another way, if your win rate today, when you pitch your ideas, is, say, 50%  what would happen if it were higher? What if it were 75% or even 90%? How much MORE would you be accomplishing? How much faster would you make a difference in your organization?  If you want to accelerate your career and you like what you're hearing… well then, let's get going!  Be sure to follow Mastering The Power Skills wherever you get your podcasts and find out more at https://significagroup.com/.