The Modern Manager

364: Reclaim Your Power and Lead with Confidence with Dr. Sharon Melnick

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Jul 1, 2025
Dr. Sharon Melnick, a top executive coach and author, shares powerful insights on reclaiming personal leadership. She explores the true meaning of power in the workplace and how to shift from reactive to proactive management. With tools like the 'thermostat' metaphor and 'cooling breath' technique, she teaches leaders to regain control and authenticity. Sharon also emphasizes the importance of self-worth, team empowerment, and effective delegation, providing listeners with actionable strategies to lead confidently.
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INSIGHT

Redefining Power

  • Power means having agency, sovereignty, and efficacy regardless of external circumstances.
  • Being in your power lets you control your responses and positively influence situations.
ANECDOTE

Thermometer vs Thermostat Story

  • A leader initially reacted defensively to resistance in a change management meeting.
  • She learned to set the tone proactively, using empathy and clear vision to lead effectively.
ADVICE

Define Your Horizon Point

  • Articulate who you want to be by defining the outcome and your horizon point.
  • Embody that persona to regain control and solve problems proactively.
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