The Rising Leader

The Rising Leader


Are You Influenced or Influencing?

April 09, 2025


Navigating the art of influence, this week, I delve into the delicate balance between being an influencer and being influenced. Drawing from recent experiences onboarding three new clients who share the same enneagram type, I explore the challenges faced by driven, goal-oriented individuals. I also discussed how energy in a meeting can be shaped by mood and how to maintain composure amidst differing opinions.

 

Anecdotes from my journey allow us to explore strategies for emotional intelligence thoroughly. I share insights that have shaped my approach, from empathic tendencies in reading a room to overcoming nervousness through grounding techniques.

 

“In moments of contradiction, breathe, settle into your groundedness, and influence the direction of the room.” ~Mark J. Silverman

 

This week on The Rising Leader:

·     The impact of a leader's energy on a meeting

·     The journey from being influenced to becoming an influencer

·     Strategies for staying grounded in tense situations

·     The role of emotional intelligence in leadership

·     Techniques for handling public contradictions gracefully

·     The power of calm presence in leadership

·     The importance of breathing through fear

·     Embracing mistakes as a path to growth

 

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