How Authentic Leaders Create Real Impact | Parissa Behnia | Ep 704 | Throwback

"Every outcome is perfect because it gives me information as to what to do next, what to do more of, less of, what to do at all, what not to do ever again." - Parissa BehniaJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Parissa Behnia in this throwback conversation as they explore what it means to be a "modern badass" who channels their unique strengths without compromise. Discover how asking for help and letting go of attachment to outcomes can actually increase your power and impact as a leader.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:01 Intro to Outliers Edge00:20 Niiamah welcomes Parissa Behnia00:44 How are you doing?01:06 Niiamah acknowledges Parissa's presence01:23 Who Parissa is to Niiamah02:01 Speaking truth and integrity02:31 The name change story03:08 Parissa's impact on Niiamah03:38 Emotional response from Parissa04:05 Friendship through messiness together04:20 How Parissa sees herself04:46 Speaking truth to power05:13 Divine calling for truth05:34 Opportunity cost of silenced voices05:58 Examples of truth tellers06:32 Influence and speaking truth07:02 Transformative moments with others07:30 Taking credit for seeds08:08 The name change experience08:33 "Claimed on my behalf"09:08 Appreciating gifts we're given09:47 Karmic balance of gifts10:35 Questions about legacy examination10:52 Using gifts in the present11:15 Powerful questions for reflection11:45 "Who do I choose to be?"11:56 Playing small without realizing12:20 Supporting "difficult" people12:43 Sacred responsibility to help13:08 Not a vanity project13:23 Future leaders being sidelined14:05 Corporate life experiences14:24 Being the "difficult" person14:50 Creating content and context15:14 Understanding different perspectives15:29 "Hardest person to manage"16:00 Not knowing how to be managed16:38 Difficulty asking for help17:02 Fear of admitting ignorance17:25 Trust through vulnerability17:54 Some can only hear through you18:42 Powerful ways to ask for help19:56 No attachment to outcomes20:35 Every outcome gives information21:04 Let go of looking foolish21:38 Balancing theory and practice22:03 Larger goal beyond yourself22:32 Why Niiamah starts podcasts23:05 Asking questions you know answers to23:26 Benefits of known questions24:05 Content and context explained24:46 Strategic benefits in negotiations25:21 Modern badasses defined26:03 Traits of modern badasses26:32 Writing a book about leadership27:16 "You are perfect as you are"27:42 Channeling your awesome28:08 The outlier journey stages28:29 Parissa as a world shaper29:29 Book announcement30:03 Finding Parissa online30:21 LinkedIn: Parissa Behnia30:36 SixSenseStrategy.com31:01 Closing thoughtsFollow Outlier's Edge Socials:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website | Guild CommunityThis episode was initially published on: 10/4/2022