Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

441: Confidentially What Your Leadership Needs to Reach the C-suite and IT'S NOT INTELLIGENCE

Aug 1, 2025
This episode dives into the challenges faced by high-performing introverts in the corporate world, highlighting how their contributions often go unnoticed. It emphasizes the importance of courage in leadership, showcasing how boldness drives innovation. Listeners learn strategies to turn overthinking into a superpower and the value of positively violating expectations for career growth. With actionable tips to cultivate courageous leadership, it’s a must-listen for anyone seeking to elevate their presence in the workplace.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Intelligence Is Baseline

  • Intelligence is now a basic expectation in companies, not a standout trait.
  • Being incredibly smart alone won’t get you leadership promotions or recognition.
INSIGHT

Courage Is The Key Differentiator

  • Courage is the rare hidden ingredient that sets leaders apart.
  • Market courage means pitching bold ideas and pushing new thinking to stand out.
ANECDOTE

Nate Bargatze's Courageous Comedy

  • Comedian Nate Bargatze succeeded by using clean, relatable humor and playing a persona that seemed less smart.
  • His courage in being authentic and different built his Netflix comedy empire.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app