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Influence Leadership

by Chris Fuller

Podcast by Chris Fuller

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Episodes

  1. Revisiting Challenges, Problems, Solutions, P.2 - IL045

    In this episode, we continue our discussion on the best ways to prepare for and handle challenges and adversity. This is the second episode covering the core truths from Chapter 7 of Iditarod Leadership. In this episode, we discuss ... - How to expect frustrations upfront, rather than assume...

  2. Another Look at How to Manage Challenges - Episode 44

    In this episode, we revisit one of our most popular episodes ever. Want to know what a sure thing is in business (and in life)? There will always be new challenges to overcome and new problems that need to be solved. It's rare for things to go as planned. But that also means there are always...

  3. How and Why Leaders Should Embrace Diversity - Episode 43

    In this episode, Chris and Brett discuss a strategic advantage leaders can and should take full advantage of, but rarely do. We break down the importance of diversity, and why not only creating a diverse environment is important, but embracing the diverse perspectives is even more important for…

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  4. How To Make A Better, Stronger Business Case - Episode 42

    In our last episode, Chris and Brett made the case for business cases. Most leaders aren't making as many business cases as they should be, and the ones they are making definitely aren't as effective as they need to be. In this episode, Chris breaks down some practical tips on how to make your...

  5. Making The Business Case for What You Need - Episode 41

    Far too many leaders accept what is handed to them when they know they need something different or something more. Most leaders don't put up much of a fight; they simply accept what's been handed to them and make the most of it. In this episode, Chris and Brett discuss why leaders must start…

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  6. Revisiting the R.A.C.E. Approach to Leadership - Episode 40

    The RACE toward growing leadership never ends, and so we revisit a topic focused on Chris Fuller's acronym, R.A.C.E., and how you can apply it to your own leadership journey. Learn more at InfluenceLeadership.com.

  7. How Can Organizations Develop Leaders? - Episode 39

    What’s the best way for organizations to develop leaders? In this episode, Chris Fuller walks through the fundamentals of the mindset and methodology an organization must take on to be deliberate in how they develop leaders within. They discuss things like ... - understanding the why before the...

  8. How to Work With Your Leadership Style - Episode 38

    In this continuation from episode 37, Chris Fuller and Brett Duncan continue their discussion on Leadership Styles, focusing this time around on how to work best within the styles that come naturally to you, as well as how to work within the parameters of the style of those leading you. Can a...

  9. Defining the 8 Most Common Leadership Styles - Ep. 37

    What is your natural leadership style? In this episode, Chris Fuller and Brett Duncan survey the eight most common leadership styles, and how to identify what comes to you naturally. In addition, they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each style, and how all of us must adapt to our...

  10. How Leaders Can Regain the Trust of Their Team

    What do leaders do after they have failed? How can leaders earn back the confidence and respect of their teams after they have let them down? Let's face it: we all mess up. We fall short of expectations. We make bad decisions. We sometimes even contradict our own values and character. How do we...

  11. Asleep At The Wheel And Face Down In The Snow - Episode 35

    As leaders, there will be times that we blow it. It's inevitable. What's important is to know what to do when it happens, and how to recover. In this episode, Chris Fuller and Brett Duncan start with the story of Linwood Fiedler, an experienced musher who managed to fall asleep while driving his...

  12. Mature Leadership Is Others - Centric - Episode 34

    What does mature leadership really look like? While we may think of those experienced and wise in leadership as knowing how to influence people and situations to serve their needs and wants the most, the opposite is actually true. Mature leadership grows in its ability to put others first. Put...

  13. IL Podcast 033 - How To Stop Changing Too Much Too Fast

    The only certain thing in business, and life, is change. However, do you take on too much change? Do you implement change too quickly? So many leaders get caught in the never-ending cycle of changing for change's sake. In this episode, Chris and Brett talk through the causes of this type of...

  14. Your First 100 Days As A Leader - Episode 32

    As you probably know, there's a new President in place in the United States, and often much is made of a new President's first 100 days. In this episode, Chris and Brett break down how you can think of your own first 100 days as a leader, no matter what scenario you find yourself in. Chris walks…

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  15. Roles Of Leadership - Episode 31

    What does a leader actually do? In this episode, Chris lays out the core roles that a leader must account for. Leaders build culture, and culture builds results. But there are so many different "hats" a leader must wear at different times to make this happen. Here are 10 roles of a leader and a...

  16. Lead At Any Level - Episode 30

    In This Episode, you will learn that leadership is much more than a title, and it's not something that comes automcatucllay with a title. Chris and Brett talk through how to increase your influence and truly lead no matter where you are on the organizational chart. Learn more at...

  17. Fullerisms - Episode 29

    In this episode, Chris and Brett depart a bit from the typical topics and highlight a handful of some of Chris' quippy one-liners, known better as "Fullerisms." Listen in as Chris and Brett riff over each individual line, and be sure to download the complete list of 151 at InfluenceLeadership.com.

  18. Owning the Methodology - Episode 28

    In this episode, Chris Fuller and Brett Duncan pick up from the last episode and talk through the real meaning of "owning the methods" when it comes to leadership. When it comes to having the right leadership mindset, you have to own both the mission and the methodology. When we focus on the...

  19. Leadership is Ownership - Episode 27

    What's the difference between a mature mindset and an immature mindset? Often, it's the element of ownership. Do you blame other people and other circumstances when things don't go right? Are you a victim of your circumstances and environment? Or are you responsible for what is happening in your...

  20. A Great Theme for 2017 (What's Yours?) - Episode 26

    It's a new year! Chris Fuller has chosen a single word to help him drive a new level of success for himself in 2017, and we think it may be one you can leverage, too. In this episode, Chris and Brett discuss Chris's word for 2017, and break down the different ways we forecast that will play out…

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  21. What To Leave Behind in 2016 and How to Do It - episode 25

    Were there parts of 2016 you were glad to see go? For all of us, there are parts of a year that has just passed that can provide momentum and others that can cause for ongoing obstacles ... if we let them. In this episode, Chris and Brett discuss specifically how to identify what you should leave...

  22. Setting Your Mindset for Success and Reflection - Episode 24

    Chris shares a handful of questions to ask yourself to help you reset your thinking, take time to refresh and reflect, and recharge for the successes ahead of you. In this episode, Brett and Chris discuss ... - How to update your attitude in midst of both the sprints and the rests. - How to...

  23. How To Handle The Most Common Organizational Cancers Part 2 - Episode 23 - 11:15:16, 1.06 PM

    Chris and Brett continue their discussion on the different types of organizational cancers that are most common among today's corporations. Are you guilty of any of these personally? Do you witness them on a regular basis? And what can you, as a leader, do to make things better? Originally…

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  24. How to Handle the Most Common Organizational Cancers, part 1 - Episode 22

    In his work with other companies, Chris Fuller has identified the most common organizational cancers, and the most efficient and effective ways to deal with them. How do you personally handle organizational cancers? How does it affect the work you do? This episode can help you transcend these...

  25. How and When to Use Strategic Sprints and Strategic Rests - episode 21

    We often seek out balance and an even pace in our lives. But is that really the right approach? At different times, success requires strategic sprints and strategic rests. In this episode, Chris Fuller walks through the right way to approach times when you need to go the extra mile and "sprint"…

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  26. Breaking Down the INSPIRED Approach to Leadership and Service, part 2 - Episode 20

    In this episode, Chris and Brett pick up where the last episode left off, digging into the details of Chris' INSPIRED methodology. INSPIRED is an acronym that reminds leaders how to serve their organizations, their teams AND their customers well and at a level that truly differentiates them from...

  27. Breaking Down the INSPIRED Approach to Leadership and Service - part 1 - Episode 19

    Chris and Brett break down one of Chris' most popular training approaches, the INSPIRED presentation. INSPIRED is an acronym that reminds leaders how to serve both their organizations, their teams and their customers well and at a level that truly differentiates them from others. Put another way,...

  28. Practical Tips on Casting the Vision - Episode 18

    In this episode, Chris discusses a listener question on how to cast the vision within your organization. We all appreciate and even celebrate a strong and compelling vision. But how do you practically share it with your organization in a way that encourages buy-in and motivates them to feel as...

  29. Leading Up - How to Increase Your Influence Regardless of Your Position

    In this episode, Chris and Brett discuss the intricate approach to leading within your organization regardless of your position. Since leadership is influence, we discuss how to establish influence with your boss and your team, and how to use your influence to drive positive change so everyone…

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  30. Establishing Your Leadership Development Plan, Part 2

    In this episode (episode 16), Chris and Brett continue their discussion around Chris Fuller's methodology to help companies establish how they deliberately and purposefully develop leaders in their organization. In this episode, we'll talk specifically about ... - how to quickly learn how...

  31. Establishing Your Leadership Development Plan, part 1

    Does your company have a leadership development plan? In our experience, most companies don't. They rely more on circumstances and individuals to determine a leader's growth within than company, instead of a system. In this episode, Chris Fuller breaks down the first half of his Leadership...

  32. Recognizing Your People and Your Lessons Learned With Each Project

    In this episode, we discuss practical ways to recognize and award your team and yourself with each project, while also creating a process for reviewing projects so you can make the most of each learning opportunity. We discuss ... - How to systematically assess projects so you can learn from both...

  33. How to Add Some B.A.R.K. to Your Leadership

    Leadership isn't just about leading a team of followers, but also influencing those around you ... whether they're downline, upline or crossline from you in the organizational chart. In this episode, Chris shares his handy acronym for remembering how to increase you influence in any relationship...

  34. Challenges, Problems And Solutions, Part 2

    In this episode, we continue our discussion on the best ways to prepare for and handle challenges and adversity. This is the second episode covering the core truths from Chapter 7 of Iditarod Leadership. In this episode, we discuss ... - How to expect frustrations upfront, rather than assume...

  35. Challenges, Problems And Solutions, Part 1

    Want to know what a sure thing is in business (and in life)? There will always be new challenges to overcome and new problems that need to be solved. It's rare for things to go as planned. But that also means there are always solutions that need to be created. In this episode, we break down some…

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  36. Finding Your Competitive Advantage

    What is your competitive advantage? In this episode, we help you identify what truly sets you apart from the rest. Sure, it may have something to do with a specific skill, but in business, often your work ethic can be the best differentiator you have. And the good news is anyone can practice a...

  37. The RACE Approach to Your Leadership Journey

    While leadership may deal with complicated matters on a regular basis, it doesn't mean we can't have simple approaches to guide us through the process. In this episode, Chris walks you through a powerfully simple acronym, R.A.C.E., to help you maximize every initiative and objective. Learn what…

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  38. Building Your Team The Right Way

    We throw the term "team-building" around all the time. But what does it really mean? And are you truly deliberate about building your teams? In this episode, Chris Fuller breaks down important aspects of how to build a team the right way, from acknowledging the different roles of the team to...

  39. Knowing the Roles of Your Team

    Having a team of people simply isn't enough. Without roles clearly defined and assigned, your team is just a group of people. A crowd. Leaders must be committed to clarifying the roles of the team, and placing the right people in those roles for the ultimate team experience. In this episode…

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  40. How Leaders Communicate for Results

    Does your team always meet your expectations? Regardless of your answer, a key part of the process has to do with your communication to your team. In this episode, Chris walks you through how to communicate effectively with your team in a way that gets results: - The difference between how…

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  41. How Self-Awareness Separates the Best Leaders from the Rest

    If you don't have an accurate assessment of yourself, your strengths and your weaknesses, how can you know where to focus to make the biggest strides in your own self-improvement. In this episode, Chris discusses .... - How self-awareness is fundamental to strong leadership. - How to hire team...

  42. The Journey and Adventure for all Leaders

    Leaders realize the road ahead of them is both a journey and an adventure. How deliberate are you in seeking out the adventures that are within reach? In this episode, we discuss ... - the story behind Iditatord Leadership. - how to proactively identify adventures in your life. - how to pursue...

  43. Leaders Are Ultimately Responsible for Culture

    Culture and leadership are undeniably linked together. Leaders are ultimately responsible for culture. The culture they create then produces the results the organization is after. In this episode, we'll cover ... - Why culture and how you do business have such a direct impact on everything...

  44. The Role of Influence on Leadership

    Long ago, John Maxwell made it very clear that leadership is all about influence. It's also what this podcast is all about. In this episode, Chris Fuller walks you through exactly how influence is the most important component of any degree of leadership. We'll cover ... - How to have influence…

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  45. Meet Chris Fuller, Influence Leadership

    In this first episode of the Influence Leadership Podcast, Chris Fuller introduces you to his methodology and some of the stories that have made him one of the most sought after leadership specialists in the world. We'll cover ... - The purpose of the podcast - Chris' history with the John…

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