Forget the Org Chart, This Is How Real Influence Works | Maggie Larkin Hicok | Organizational Culture & Leadership Coach

Maggie Larkin Hicok helps leaders grow their influence from the inside out. In this episode, Kara and Maggie talk about workplace culture, coaching executives, and what it means to be a goofball that gets results. They also dig into values-based leadership, curiosity as a superpower, and why real power doesn’t require a title. Chapters: (00:00:01) – Influence Without Authority and the Reputation Story (00:04:15) – Coaching the C-Suite on Values and Culture (00:10:10) – When Values Don’t Align and What to Do About It (00:16:30) – From Archeology Dreams to Executive Coaching (00:22:00) – Be a Goofball That Works: Humor as a Superpower (00:29:30) – How Curiosity Can Change Your Leadership Style (00:34:45) – What Island of the Blue Dolphins Taught Her About Power (00:40:00) – The Media, the Truth, and Curating What Influences You (00:46:15) – Do What You Love and He’ll Show Up: A Words With Friends Love Story The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices