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Managing up is not about flattery. It’s about influence, and taking control of your career before someone else does. ⁠Order Now the Book: Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge⁠ In this episode, Melody Wilding—executive coach, professor, and author of Man ...  Show more

Reinvention isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s survival. In this episode, Kym Ali breaks down how to recognize the warning signs before things fall apart, how to audit what’s no longer working, and how to pivot with clarity (instead of panic). Get the key takeaway: reinvent before life ...  Show more

What if I told you your biggest competitive advantage is something you’ve already got? For Chrissy Taylor, the President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility, the 90,000 people who work at her company are what she calls “her secret sauce.” And in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to ...  Show more

"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast."The common problem I solve is twofold:1. Only 5% of companies have a leader development strategy, because most companies don’t have this competency on staff.2. 60% of first-time ...  Show more

Ever made a decision based on limited info, internal spin, or wishful thinking? You’re not alone—but there’s a better way. In this episode, David sits down with General Motors Chair and CEO, Mary Barra. She shares how a relentless commitment to the truth leads to better decisions ...  Show more

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about hidden leaders. Hidden leaders, according to my guest, Ali Wilson, possess traits that make them great leaders but, paradoxically, also keep them from reaching higher levels of leadership. Here we discuss the ...