

Out of the Comfort Zone
Wanda Wallace
There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling.The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone?
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Jun 1, 2018 • 55min
Networks: How Effective is Yours?
Send us a textWe know we need a network, but how do you know how effective your network is? What distinguishes the top performer’s networks? When do networks and collaboration become overly taxing? How does a network enhance a sense of purpose?⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

May 25, 2018 • 51min
The Stories We Tell and Their Impact
Send us a textAs human beings we tell stories – stories about who we are, what we have learned, what to do and not do. We are fascinated by each other’s “stories”. We remember stories better than facts. Stories convey emotion and intent. The success of TED Talks is based on telling compelling stories. Yet, we don’t think systematically about how they impact work, engagement, culture and leadership. Tune in to hear where stories are most significant and how to lead with stories.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

May 18, 2018 • 55min
Reaching Outside Your Comfort Zone
Send us a textStepping out of the comfort zone and doing things you are not skilled at doing is never easy - whether that is networking, speaking in public, working outside your culture or taking a role without knowing much of the content. The myths we hold about how easy it is for others to step out of their comfort zone do not help. And, we have numerous ways to avoid stepping out of our comfort zone. Tune in to hear how to make it all work for you.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

May 11, 2018 • 57min
Influencers
Send us a textInfluence may be the one of the top three most critical skill for leaders, especially those who are not leading as an expert. Rarely does one have the luxury of being able to decide unilaterally. Influencing people to do something different, to change, is essential to execution of any great idea. Yet, as human beings, we are terrible at influence, unless of course you already agree with me. We need a better framework for understanding influence. Tune in to hear how to influence more effectively.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

May 4, 2018 • 54min
Creating Better Engagement
Send us a textEngagement surveys are now common place and the results are typically discouraging. Despite much effort, results barely move. There is another way and it’s not about chasing survey results. Tune in to hear how.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

Apr 27, 2018 • 56min
Embracing Your Power: Up, Out and In
Send us a textGetting out of your comfort zone, taking on larger and larger roles, means increasing your power within the organization. However, dark sides come along with increased power which can become stumbling blocks. Tune in to learn about the challenges of breadth, power itself and self-doubt along with what you can do about each.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

Apr 20, 2018 • 58min
Inside Knowledge on Your Career
Send us a textThose who know how to navigate the organization and get what they need to excel in their career. They seem to have inside knowledge on what to do. What is the inside knowledge you need to know? What can you do as a result? Tune in to hear how.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

Apr 13, 2018 • 55min
How Purpose Transforms Leadership
Send us a textThe leader of the future will need to be comfortable in a totally new paradigm – one that provides purpose and meaning at work. When organizations have a sense of higher purpose, not only are people more engaged and more committed, profits also follow. Then, organizations can achieve true collaboration. Doing so requires new ways of making decisions and resolving disputes – new rules of the road. Tune in to learn how.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

Apr 6, 2018 • 55min
Bringing Your Ideas to Life
Send us a textAre you ready to get out of your comfort zone? Do you have an idea that you want to sell to your organization, to the board or to the marketplace? We will show you how. My guest listens to many new product pitches every month and selects the ones he thinks will lead to marketplace successes. Tune in to learn how to make a great pitch to anyone.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast

Mar 30, 2018 • 56min
Strategy - Leadership
Send us a textStrategy and leadership go hand in hand. You can’t do one without the other. Tune in to hear why you need both, why they are joined and how to get more of each.⬇️ Connect with me!► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-publicspeaker-author-podcasthost/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/► Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace/► X: https://x.com/AskWanda► Website: https://www.wandawallace.com/💡 About the show:There is no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Business today typically values and promotes leaders for their subject expertise. Leaders who have command of the details and execute based on knowledge and experience are highly respected. However, to grow as a leader you have to get out of your comfort zone – that means learning to lead without just being the expert. Learn to gain the trust and respect of a team that might know more than you do. Get comfortable with ambiguity and with not having all the information. Develop the skills and confidence to lead in a different way.For female leaders, subject expertise is usually the source of their confidence. Learning to lead outside your comfort zone is one step for breaking through the glass ceiling. The show’s purpose is to give you tips on how can you develop the capability to lead – to get out of your comfort zone.#WandaWallace #OutoftheComfortZone #Podcast