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December 20, 2021 45 mins

In this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence.

Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess.  There is more than 1 type of power. There are seven.

1.    Legitimate

2.    Reward

3.    Coercive

4.    Informational

5.    Expert

6.    Referent

7.    Connection 

Dr. Lisa talks also talks about the importance of mindset for effective leadership and references Carol Dweck’s book Mindset,

 “People give up their power by thinking they don't have any”- Alice Walker

About Dr. Lisa

Lisa Brooks-Greaux is principal and founder of SYNC (Seek Your Natural Calling). With over 25 years of strategy, business development, sales, leadership, and executive development experience spanning financial services, life sciences and technology-based industries, Lisa brings a unique and innovative perspective on the relationship between personal and professional development

Stay connected with Dr. Lisa

Instagram:          @s.y.n.c.seekyournaturalcalling

LinkedIn:              www.linkedin.com/in/lisabrooksgreaux

What kind of power do you possess?

Share your thoughts under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.

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Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

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