Your Authentic Path to Powerful Leadership

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-factTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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-influencing-stylesTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-negotiating-queen-women-dont-askTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/developing-a-systems-viewTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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-middleTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-in-the-middleTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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-tootTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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 of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-seeing-systemsTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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 a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-the-more-things-changeTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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-teamsTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/recast-transitions.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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 or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/group-dynamics-firo-b-controlTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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-firo-b-inclusionTo find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/high-performing-teams-feedback-and-celebrating-success.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/high-performing-teams-obstacles.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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 book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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 judgment, sharing truths without fear, and encouraging vulnerability. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/creating-safe-spaces.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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 access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/expanding-your-power-book-launch-preview.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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/transcripts/conflict-community-confidence.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/compromise-a-four-letter-word.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

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 find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 175, Marsha discusses the accommodating conflict response mode, emphasizing its intentionality and power in building relationships.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/be-our-guest.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 174, Marsha discusses the "compete" conflict resolution mode from the Thomas Kilmann model, highlighting its characteristics: high assertiveness and low cooperativeness.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/my-way-or-the-highway.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/denial-aint-just-a-river.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/beginning-again.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 171, Marsha wishes everyone a joyous holiday season while reviewing why December is so special for everyone.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/holiday-wishes.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 170, Marsha celebrates the milestones and highlights of 2024.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/oh-what-a-year.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 169, Marsha reinforces the powerful opportunity to be relective as we wrap up 2024 and step into 2025 with intention and clarity'To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/8-fearless-questions.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 168, Marsha shares the importance of reviewing priorities and setting and maintaining boundaries.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/big-rocks.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 167, Marsha reinforces importance of effective delegation in leadership, emphasizing that leadership is not a DIY job. She highlights the foundational element number eight from her book, "Embracing Your Power," which focuses on developing people through delegation.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/leadership-is-not-a-diy-job.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 166, Marsha reveals the importance of saying "no" to maintain boundaries, emphasizing that "no is a complete sentence." They explore why women struggle with setting boundaries, citing four common signs: doing tasks unwillingly, feeling helpless, experiencing resentment, and procrastinating.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/no-is-a-complete-sentence.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 165, Marsha talks about the myth of Superwoman and its impact on women. They explore how cultural messages, like the Enjoli perfume commercial, reinforce unrealistic expectations for women. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/superwoman-to-be-or-not-to-be.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 164, Marsha discusses the importance of giving and receiving quality feedback, emphasizing a seven-step feedback model. Key steps include stating behavior specifically, describing its impact, owning feelings, understanding the other's perspective, restating expectations, ensuring agreement, and determining if additional support is needed. To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/talk-to-me-not-about-me.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 163, Marsha explores the relevance of Chris Argyris's "ladder of inference" model in the context of current global crises and the US election. The model, which breaks down the process of data selection, interpretation, and decision-making, is used to understand how individuals form opinions and beliefs.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/a-dangerous-dance.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 162, Marsha shares the importance of understanding and acknowledging emotions in leadership. She explores the negative connotations of "touchy-feely" in professional settings and introduces the concept of "emotion equals energy in motion."To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/that-touchy-feely-stuff.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 161, Marsha discusses the concept of "know, love, and trust" in building high-performing teams and emphasizes the importance of knowing one's team members deeply, beyond professional roles, to foster genuine connections.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/know-love-trust.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 160, Marsha discusses the Reina Seven Steps for Healing from Betrayal, emphasizing the importance of working through each step without shortcuts.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/healing-from-betrayal.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 159, Marsha delves into the concept of betrayal, referencing Dr. Dennis and Michelle Reina's trust model. They discuss the betrayal continuum, categorizing betrayals as major or minor, intentional or unintentional, and emphasize that betrayal is subjective to the person experiencing it.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/in-the-eyes-of-the-betrayed.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 158, Marsha kicks off a three-part series unpacking trust, betrayal, and healing with Dr. Dennis Reina.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/whats-trust-got-to-do-with-it.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 157, in addition to exploring the topic of misogyny, Marsha also walks us through a really powerful exercise called, Stand If You Ever.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/stand-if-you-ever.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 156, Marsha explores the value of introducing the voices of credible peer role models to a group or team that is facing some kind of change or unknown situation.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/oh-yeah-says-who.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/strangers-to-sisters.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 154, Marsha builds on what she discussed last week with the Cape Cod Coup episode and the power of women supporting women.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/a-safety-net.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 153, Marsha travels back in time to 1999 when she had the opportunity to participate in what may be one of the most significant learning experiences of her career.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/cape-cod-coup.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 152, Marsha hosts guest Dr. Anne Litwin to talk about the world of misogyny and these mysterious and unspoken friendship rules for women that emerge from childhood interactions.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/womens-friendship-rules.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 151, Marsha discusses how your personal vision guides your commitments and helps you clarify what you say yes to.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/the-bigger-yes.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 150, Marsha hosts guest Rebecca Bales with Lumina Learning to discuss how to increase self-awareness and the importance of having that clarity.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/you-101.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

For Episode 149, Marsha explores how our values drive our decisions and utilizes one of her favorite tools, our Values Clarification.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/what-matters-most.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

In Episode 148, Marsha talks about the foundation for so much of the why behind her work and what inspired her to start a business to build powerful women leaders.To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/living-your-values.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.

To access a full transcript of this episode, please visit http://www.marshaclarkandassociates.com/transcripts/finding-your-purpose.To find out more about Marsha or to purchase a copy of her book, "Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership & Meaningful Relationships," visit her website at www.marshaclarkandassociates.com.