The True Essence of Leadership with James Robbins

In this episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer sits down with leadership expert, author, and speaker James Robbins to explore what leadership truly means—and why it has nothing to do with titles or positions.

James shares a refreshing perspective: leadership is influence, and you don’t need a formal role to lead. Whether you’re managing a corporate team, running a household, or simply influencing your peers, real leadership is about vision, connection, and authenticity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Redefining leadership – Why influence, not position, makes a leader.

• The power of vision – How vision often starts with discontent and the belief that something better is possible.

• Types of influence – Positional, mastery, and relational—and how to strengthen each.

• The 100 Names Challenge – A simple but powerful way to build relationships and increase your influence.

• The principle of reciprocity – Why caring deeply for people creates loyalty and trust.

• Authentic leadership – How humility and humanity outshine tactics and tools.

• Listening to your soul – What to do when life feels “out of alignment” and how to reconnect with your true self.

• Breaking free from autopilot – Identifying the old scripts and fears that keep you from living your most authentic life.

• Transformational change – Why befriending anxiety is the ticket to growth.

• The three core human desires and fears – How understanding them can help you push past fear and take action.

About James Robbins

James is the author of The Call to Climb, a fable about rediscovering your authentic self and courageously pursuing the life you’re meant to live. He teaches leaders how to influence others with integrity, connect meaningfully, and inspire change—both in organizations and in everyday life.

📖 Learn more about James’s work: Website: jamesrobbins.com Book: iwillclimb.com

 

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