Mastering Influence: Building Strategic Relationships for Leadership Success | Brad Englert | Episode 360

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of influence in leadership through relationship-building and collaboration.

In the world of modern leadership, influence is an essential skill—often making the difference between teams that thrive and those that merely survive. Yet, many leaders misunderstand what it truly means to influence others. Rather than relying on authority or formal power, effective influence is grounded in building meaningful relationships, understanding others' goals, and fostering an environment of collaboration and trust. This episode explores how intentional relationship-building can create lasting value and resilience within organizations. Listeners will discover the missteps leaders often make, strategies to build credibility before a crisis arises, and how core values such as empathy, transparency, and accountability can transform a team’s culture and performance. Whether facing disengaged teams, skeptical stakeholders, or the need for strategic change, mastering authentic influence is a leadership necessity for sustained success. Timestamped Overview [00:04:51] The True Nature of Influence: Why leaders often get it wrong out of the gate and the importance of building relationships proactively. [00:06:15] Building Emotional Bank Accounts: Why it’s crucial to establish…

People in this episode

Host: Scott McCarthy

Guest: Brad Englert

Topics covered

• influence
• leadership
• relationship-building
• team culture
• collaboration
• trust

Keywords

• influence
• leadership
• relationships
• team performance
• empathy
• transparency
• accountability

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