Influencing the Leader

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the topic of influencing leaders when you're not in the top position. They emphasize the importance of understanding the leader's openness to feedback and pushback. They highlight three types of leaders: those who welcome feedback, those who are resistant to it, and those who are somewhere in the middle. The hosts advise being assertive in sharing feedback, but also being mindful of the leader's reactions and openness. They also discuss the significance of empathy, trust, and the role of working genius in effectively influencing leaders.