The Cost of Leadership | Dr. Sharalyn Payne on Power, Influence & Accountability

Who pays the price when leadership goes wrong?In this episode of Zenith Exposure, Dr. Sharalyn Payne, founder of Return on Power™ and an Executive Advisor to C suite leaders, boards, and leadership teams, challenges us to look beyond the traditional conversation about leadership.Sharalyn argues that every leader creates a return through the way they use power, influence, and authority. The question is whether that return strengthens people and institutions or creates a hidden cost that someone else will eventually have to pay.We explore leadership debt, accountability, the consequences of executive decisions, earning the right to influence, and what happens when leaders fail to consider the people affected by their choices.Drawing from two decades of experience in high stakes leadership environments, Sharalyn offers a thought provoking perspective on what leadership looks like when the focus shifts from inspiration to consequence.If you're a leader, executive, board member, entrepreneur, or anyone interested in the responsible use of power, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership.Follow Zenith Exposure for more conversations about leadership, influence, accountability, power, and organizational transformation.