Founders Future

Why Influence Trumps Authority—Tami Reiss on Modern Leadership & Strategic Growth


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In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the inspiring journey of Tami Reiss, founder and CEO of Leader Within. Tami shares how her 15 years of product leadership experience led her to identify a critical gap in executive development—transforming product managers into influential leaders. She discusses her scalable approach, from executive coaching to corporate training and keynote speeches, and her vision for empowering leaders through her unique frameworks like "Life’s a Pitch" and the MAP framework for influence.

Tami also opens up about her strategies for growth, including leveraging AI for personalized outreach and her upcoming projects like an executive presence course and a children’s book on product management. With infectious energy, she emphasizes the importance of influence over authority and playing the "long game" in business. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or aspiring leader, Tami’s insights on scaling impact and building relational—not transactional—connections are invaluable. Tune in for a dynamic conversation packed with actionable wisdom!


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