Thanks for joining us for another Glass Session!

This week we chat with Nik Kinley, London-based leadership consultant, psychologist, and author of The Power Trap, to explore one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in leadership: how power actually changes people.

Nik breaks down the six psychological and behavioral shifts that happen as people gain authority, including decreased empathy, increased goal-focus, and the amplification of whatever internal states a leader already brings to the table. We unpack why these changes occur, why they’re often invisible to the leader themselves, and how even well-intentioned people can fall into the “power trap.”

We discuss what leaders can do about it:

• Reducing distance between themselves and their teams
• Creating open channels for information and criticism
• Building habits that keep ego in check
• Staying grounded during rapid career growth

Whether you’re already in a leadership role or preparing for one, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for managing the effects of power.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Sidechat and what we've learned

11:37 - Conversation with Nik Kinley about power

48:05 - Is this okay? I don't know if my manager has given me credit for work we co-created with senior leadership.

Links & Resources:

Nik Kinley's website: https://nikkinley.com

Nik Kinley's Substack: https://substack.com/@nikkinley

Nik Kinley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkinley/

⁠⁠⁠Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠:

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