244. Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau | Who's In Charge?

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau, author of Who’s In Charge? Lead with Real Power and Create an Impact in a Chaotic World.Dr. Sylvia is an executive coach to leaders and changemakers, she has a PhD in international relations, and is the founder of the SMART Power Method. She spent over two decades developing leaders inside major institutions like the European Investment Bank, and now helps top performers lead with more purpose, energy, and impact.In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift from outdated leadership rooted in fear and control to a new model based on authenticity and collaboration, how managing your energy — not just your time — is the key to powerful leadership, and why building a legacy you’re proud of starts long before retirement.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Sylvia Rohde-LiebenauTo Learn More about Sylvia and Buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/3wuz8WFWebsite/Socials: https://www.smartpowermethod.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-rohde-liebenau-phd-b51b0328/

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Why Sylvia wrote the book & her view on purpose-driven leadership

4:59 Why old-school, power-based leadership no longer works

9:42 Nick on corporate friction: too many layers, slow decisions

11:12 Modern leadership: collaboration over transactions

13:02 Energy as a key to effective leadership

15:18 The 4 layers of energy: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual

20:10 Emotional energy drains & how to manage them

25:08 Using AI to enhance leadership and collaboration

28:49 Why leaders need interdisciplinary thinking

32:23 Bonus principle: systemic thinking

35:19 Legacy and leading with purpose

37:50 Final lesson: lead with love, not fear

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