ISO compliance is essential—but true impact comes from leadership. In this episode, we explore the shift from simply implementing ISO standards to actively leading them. Learn how to develop the influence, strategy, and communication skills needed to drive real change in your organization.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The difference between doing ISO and leading it

✅ How to move beyond technical execution and become a leader

✅ The ISO Leadership Scale: Explorer, Learner, and beyond

✅ Practical strategies to elevate your influence and impact

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Technical knowledge alone won’t make you a leader—soft skills like communication and influence are essential.

🔹 The ISO Leadership Scale helps professionals identify where they are and how to progress.

🔹 By shifting from compliance-driven thinking to strategic leadership, ISO professionals can drive meaningful business success.

The links we promised

• Read the LTS Article: https://blog.auditortrainingonline.com/lead-the-standard/2025-11

• ATOL: https://auditortrainingonline.com/

• Connect with Jackie:

o https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiestapleton/

o https://jackiestapleton.com/

o Jackies Book is coming register for pre-sale now…. https://jackiestapleton.myflodesk.com/leadthestandardbook

• Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytaylor-au/

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