EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 35 MIN
Episode 307: Why the Best Leaders Think Like Diplomats (and Most Don’t).
from Developing The Leader Within Podcast · host Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
In this insightful episode of the Developing the Leader Within Podcast, we are joined by Raquel García, a seasoned senior policy developer with a wealth of experience in cyber policy and defense. Raquel discusses the crucial diplomatic skills that leaders need in 2026 to influence outcomes without formal authority, emphasizing the importance of shifting from a command mindset to one of influence and negotiation.Raquel shares her unique perspective on how personal experiences and cultural backgrounds shape leadership approaches, highlighting the need for leaders to build coalitions and foster relationships across various sectors. She dives into the art of effective communication, explaining how to translate complex policies into actionable strategies while maintaining trust and strategic intent.Throughout the conversation, Raquel emphasizes the significance of ethical decision-making and values-based leadership in policy development, especially in an era of information warfare. She advocates for creating a culture of open feedback and ethical dissent, allowing leaders to harness the insights of their teams to prevent tactical disasters.You will learn the following:1. The essential diplomatic skills leaders need to influence without authority. 04:272. How to translate complex policies into decisive action while maintaining strategic intent. 09:013. The importance of building coalitions and fostering relationships within organizations. 16:034. Strategies for embedding ethics into policy design and execution. 21:555. The mindset shift required to view policy as a roadmap rather than a constraint. 27:45To get in contact with Raquel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelgarciateranThis episode is sponsored by Triad Leadership Solutions Website: https://triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.siteOur podcast is sponsored by The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trendsThe Outlier Project Website: https://theoutlierproject.co Ascend MeditationsWebsite: https://www.ascendmeditations.appChop AiWebsite: https://www.chopai.appCastle and Compass AdventuresWebsite: https://castle-and-compass-adventures.comBonefrog Coffee CompanyWebsite: https://bonefrogcoffee.comCoupon code: DTLW BoomcasterWebsite: https://www.boomcaster.com/Make sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw
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In this insightful episode of the Developing the Leader Within Podcast, we are joined by Raquel García, a seasoned senior policy developer with a wealth of experience in cyber policy and defense. Raquel discusses the crucial diplomatic skills that leaders need in 2026 to influence outcomes without formal authority, emphasizing the importance of shifting from a command mindset to one of influence and negotiation.Raquel shares her unique perspective on how personal experiences and cultural backgrounds shape leadership approaches, highlighting the need for leaders to build coalitions and foster relationships across various sectors. She dives into the art of effective communication, explaining how to translate complex policies into actionable strategies while maintaining trust and strategic intent.Throughout the conversation, Raquel emphasizes the significance of ethical decision-making and values-based leadership in policy development, especially in an era of information warfare. She advocates for creating a culture of open feedback and ethical dissent, allowing leaders to harness the insights of their teams to prevent tactical disasters.You will learn the following:1. The essential diplomatic skills leaders need to influence without authority. 04:272. How to translate complex policies into decisive action while maintaining strategic intent. 09:013. The importance of building coalitions and fostering relationships within organizations. 16:034. Strategies for embedding ethics into policy design and execution. 21:555. The mindset shift required to view policy as a roadmap rather than a constraint. 27:45To get in contact with Raquel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelgarciateranThis episode is sponsored by Triad Leadership Solutions Website: https://triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.siteOur podcast is sponsored by The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trendsThe Outlier Project Website: https://theoutlierproject.co Ascend MeditationsWebsite: https://www.ascendmeditations.appChop AiWebsite: https://www.chopai.appCastle and Compass AdventuresWebsite: https://castle-and-compass-adventures.comBonefrog Coffee CompanyWebsite: https://bonefrogcoffee.comCoupon code: DTLW BoomcasterWebsite: https://www.boomcaster.com/Make sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw
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