EPISODE · Mar 31, 2025 · 13 MIN
EP. 15 - Power Skills: The Difference Between a Boss and a Leader.
from Leadership Spot Check: Two Old Friends (Who Happen to Be Navy Chaplains) · host Dr. Ryan Daffron and Bill Wickham
In this foundational episode of Leadership Spot Check, Ryan explores the crucial difference between hard skills and power skills—and why the latter are becoming the defining traits of effective leaders today. Ryan lays the groundwork for upcoming episodes on communication, active listening, and emotional intelligence episodes by showing how power skills are essential for building trust, leading through complexity, and aligning with your team. With personal stories and practical insights, this episode challenges leaders to grow beyond technical expertise and embrace the relational core of leadership.
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In this foundational episode of Leadership Spot Check, Ryan explores the crucial difference between hard skills and power skills—and why the latter are becoming the defining traits of effective leaders today. Ryan lays the groundwork for upcoming episodes on communication, active listening, and emotional intelligence episodes by showing how power skills are essential for building trust, leading through complexity, and aligning with your team. With personal stories and practical insights, this episode challenges leaders to grow beyond technical expertise and embrace the relational core of leadership.
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