In this episode, Patricia and Juliana dive into the critical skills of persuasion and influence. They discuss the challenges of managing up, particularly when lacking the necessary resources or authority. Offering actionable insights on observation, preparation, and leveraging emotional intelligence, they show how to get decision-makers on your side.

Learn about the importance of understanding the priorities and pressures of each stakeholder, building credibility, and cultivating trust to effectively lead from any position.

This episode is part of the Elevated Leadership Series, co-hosted by Julianna Yau Yorgan and Patricia Ortega.

00:00 Introduction to Elevated Leadership

00:33 The Importance of Persuasion and Influence

01:15 Challenges in Managing Up

02:45 Strategies for Effective Persuasion

05:13 Understanding Decision Makers

12:51 Building Relational Equity 22:03

Final Thoughts on Persuasion

24:21 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

Elevated Leadership is available on both The Uncommon Career Podcast and The Daring to Succeed Podcast.

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In this episode, explore the concept of identifying repetitive, unhelpful patterns in your professional life and how to change them to foster personal and career growth. We discuss happenstance theory and how unplanned career paths can include negative behavior patterns. By reflecting on specific scenarios, recognizing thoughts and emotions before, during, and after these situations, and assessing the outcomes, you can gain insights into these patterns.

Practical steps are provided for making conscious behavioral changes to ensure your career trajectory aligns with your ultimate goals. Tune in to begin analyzing these patterns and make a change.

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In this episode, Anthony Flynn shares insights on overcoming career challenges, emphasizing the importance of mindset, skill development, and strategic thinking. He discusses his own journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a successful CEO, highlighting the power of belief, discipline, and leveraging transferable skills.

Key topics include the transition from individual contributor to leadership roles, the importance of mentorship, and practical advice for career advancement. This conversation offers actionable strategies for achieving success and underscores the significance of personal growth and resilience.

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

Anthony is a highly sought-after adviser to CEOs, Key Executives, and their companies. His extensive experience includes leadership roles with numerous Fortune 100 giants, such as Kraft Foods, RJ Reynolds, and 3M, as well as pivotal executive positions in several multi-million dollar non-profit ventures.

Anthony has been a featured speaker at Harvard University, Emory University, Georgia Tech, and The University of Memphis. His insights have been broadcasted on platforms such as Biz1190 (a Wall Street Journal syndicated radio show), TEDx, Q Conference, and numerous other channels including TV, radio, podcasts, and keynote addresses.

Learn about Anthony at https://www.amazingceo.com/

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Learn a streamlined process to retarget your resume in just 10-15 minutes. Break down steps to quickly adapt your resume to match job descriptions, from identifying key outcomes and skills to reordering bullet points and updating summary statements. Tune in for a systematic approach to ease the job application process, reduce being overwhelmed, and evaluate your career direction. 

• 00:39 The Fastest Way to Retarget Your Resume

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Patricia and Julianna dive into the complexities of managing public conflict as a leader. They explore the strategic and emotional intelligence aspects of dealing with conflict in a corporate environment. The conversation covers various types of conflict, including interpersonal disagreements and innovative idea clashes. Important aspects such as cultural understanding, proactive relationship building, and strategic communication are mentioned.

Key takeaways include practical tips on anticipating conflict, diffusing situations, and focusing on the issue rather than the person. Whether you're an introverted or extroverted leader, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to enhance your leadership skills. 

This episode is part of the Elevated Leadership Series, co-hosted by Julianna Yau Yorgan and Patricia Ortega.

• 00:00 Introduction to Elevated Leadership

Elevated Leadership is available on both The Uncommon Career Podcast and The Daring to Succeed Podcast.

Listen to the Daring to Succeed Podcast to get to know Julianna: https://www.jyycoaching.com/podcast/

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Jennifer Smith of the Flourish Careers Podcast shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a career coach and HR consultant. Jenn offers insights on career development, making intentional career moves, and adapting to different career phases. She also reveals her HEART-based career planning framework and offers practical job-seeking tips, including salary negotiation strategies and the importance of aligning work with personal values. Tune in to learn from Jenn's experiences and get inspired to make impactful career decisions.

Before I became a career coach and HR consultant for heart-based professionals, my roots were deeply grounded in corporate America, including 15 years in HR departments at Fortune 200 organizations.

Now as a career coach and consultant, I've had the honor of supporting thousands of professionals around the world by assisting them with discovering and pursuing career intentions better aligned with their hearts and spirits while prioritizing well-being—and I believe we're all the better for it.

Learn about Jenn at https://flourish.careers/

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We delve into the common fears associated with networking, such as judgment, rejection, and social risks, and explore why these fears often arise. We also discuss practical strategies to shift the focus from ourselves to others, thereby reducing anxiety.

The episode also outlines the general framework of a networking conversation, from initial greetings to closing out, providing listeners with actionable steps to feel more comfortable and confident in networking situations. Tune in to discover how imagining positive outcomes can balance the perceived threats and uncover the real opportunities that networking can offer.

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Today, Stephen from Renown Leadership back to shares his personal journey, retiring in the army with no civilian contacts to becoming an adept networker, offering valuable tips for introverts and extroverts alike.

We cover key strategies such as leveraging strengths, the role of personality assessments, and the importance of genuine interactions. Stephen emphasizes building relationships and the power of active listening, making this episode a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to improve their networking skills.

Leadership is where I thrive. It's what I am passionate about and what I have been doing for the past 21 years of my professional career in the Military and Corporate worlds. I've been blessed to have some of the most spectacular examples of leadership anyone could ask for, and now it is my passion to share everything I have learned d with others as a Leadership Development and Career Coach. As a United States Army veteran, I have spent much of my adult life serving my country and leading combat and non-combat deployments worldwide. After leaving the Army, I joined the civilian workforce with leadership roles for several divisions of one organization. Inspired by the great leaders I have known and how they molded me into the celebrated leader I had become, I started Renowned Leadership. My purpose is to help people become authentic leaders with character and integrity. Leaders whom everyone wants to follow.

Web: https://www.renownedleadership.com/

Podcast: https://renownedleadership.com/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-j-morris-143028251/

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Patricia and Julianna delve into the essentials of gaining trust from a new team as a leader. They discuss common pitfalls like aiming for short-term wins that could undermine long-term trust. The conversation also touches on modeling flexibility, managing expectations from higher-ups, and the importance of facilitating team strengths. The hosts share practical examples and strategies for new leaders to build a strong, trusting team dynamic.

This episode is part of the Elevated Leadership Series, co-hosted by Julianna Yau Yorgan and Patricia Ortega.

• 00:00 Introduction to Elevated Leadership

Elevated Leadership is available on both The Uncommon Career Podcast and The Daring to Succeed Podcast.

Listen to the Daring to Succeed Podcast to get to know Julianna: https://www.jyycoaching.com/podcast/

Connect with Julianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannayauyorgan/ 

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Roberta Matuson, The Talent Maximizer® and LinkedIn Top Voice in Workplace and Leadership For more than 25 years, Roberta Matuson, president of Matuson Consulting, has helped leaders in highly regarded companies, including General Motors, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Microsoft, and small to medium-size businesses achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent. She’s the author of seven books including, the newly released, third edition of Suddenly In Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around, a Washington Post Top 5 Business Book For Leaders, The Magnetic Leader, and Evergreen Talent: How to Seed, Cultivate, and Grow a Sustainable Workforce. Roberta is one of a handful of people who have appeared as a guest of Bill O’Reilly’s on Fox’s O’Reilly Factor, and who left the show unscathed.

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