360 Degree Leadership: How to Lead Up, Across & Down | Business & Leadership Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Jim Piper and co-host Winston Harris unpack one of the most overlooked leadership skills in business and life: 360 Degree Leadership.Most people think leadership only flows downward—to a team, employees, or people under your authority. But real influence works in every direction.This conversation dives into what it means to lead:• UP — influencing those above you• ACROSS — building credibility and influence with peers• DOWN — developing and empowering the people you leadTogether, they explore practical leadership principles for navigating organizations, building trust, handling difficult leaders, and creating influence even when you don’t have the title or authority.In this episode, they discuss:• Why leadership is more than just positional authority• How to effectively “lead up” without threatening leadership• The importance of bringing solutions, not just problems• Why peer-to-peer influence is built on credibility and consistency• How generosity and vulnerability strengthen leadership influence• The difference between managing people and developing people• Why helping people feel genuinely seen changes performance• How to know when to redirect, release, or reposition someone with careWhether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, ministry leader, or emerging leader, this episode will challenge you to rethink how influence actually works.Because leadership isn’t about controlling people—It’s about creating impact in every direction you move.The goal of this podcast is to equip leaders with biblical principles, practical wisdom, and purpose-driven leadership tools to help you grow in character, integrity, and influence at work, at home, and in your community.👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business, personal growth, and faith-driven impact.#LeadershipDevelopment#BusinessLeadership#360Leadership#Entrepreneurship#FaithAndLeadershipSupport the show