The Influence Economy Podcast with Shayna Davis

The Influence Economy Podcast with Shayna Davis


The Leadership Trait That Actually Gets You Promoted

November 17, 2025

You ever hear someone say, “That leader just has presence”? We’ve all seen it. But presence without substance? That’s just performance. And in this influence economy, performance doesn’t cut it anymore. In this episode, I’m breaking down the shift leaders need to make if they want to be trusted, respected, and remembered. I’m calling out the outdated obsession with personality and charisma, and making a strong case for something deeper—leadership identity. I’ll explain why leadership identity is the new executive presence and how it positions you as the kind of leader who doesn’t just get seen—but gets trusted, followed, and chosen. I also share real-world proof from a client who made the shift and completely changed how she was perceived and promoted. If you’ve ever felt like you have the skills but still get overlooked… let’s fix that. What you’ll learn: Why personality gets attention but identity builds authority How executive presence is evolving in today’s trust-fragile world What leadership identity actually is—and what it’s not The key questions to ask to uncover your leadership identity How to align your communication, content, and presence to reflect who you really are Your Next Steps: Access the white paper: External Influence: The Currency Every Leader Must Carry. https://externalinfluence.us Follow Shayna on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaynarattler Visit our website: https://shaynadavisconsulting.com