Episode 109: Brad Englert, Author of "Spheres of Influence"

Brad Englert, founder of Brad Englert Advisory and author of Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships, joins K.P. on the podcast to discuss his book.   Among the topics are the following: the first conversation Brad believes everyone should have with a new boss—and why it matters the importance of managing expectations and what saying "whoa" sounds like in a real conversation what to do when you find yourself stuck in a dynamic where a peer seems to have more influence over the boss  how to go about understanding your customers' goals if they do not articulate them clearly  what any leader could be doing to build a safe and respectful work environment   Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships, published by Fast Company Press, is an Amazon bestseller in three key business categories. This book is a must-read for emerging leaders looking to develop the skill of building effective, enduring business relationships — both within and outside their organizations.   Connect with Brad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradenglert/ Get in touch with Brad: https://bradenglert.com/podcast