Your team is reflecting you—whether you realize it or not.

Stressed, scattered, or short-tempered? They’ll mirror it.

Calm, focused, and steady? They’ll mirror that too.

In this final episode of the From Boss to Leader series, Velma Knowles shares heartfelt stories (with humor and honesty) about leaders who modeled confidence in crisis—and how you can use the “mirror effect” to shape culture, trust, and lasting influence.

connect: www.velmaknowles.com

Ever notice how the loudest voice in the room usually gets the most attention?

Meanwhile, the quiet contributors—the ones holding everything together—often get overlooked.

In this episode of From Boss to Leader, Velma Knowles unpacks the power of invisible advocacy: championing the unseen talent on your team.

With stories of Oprah’s game-changing support for overlooked voices and Velma’s own journey of being quietly advocated for, you’ll learn why true leaders lift others in ways that often go unseen—and how it multiplies loyalty, trust, and influence.

connect: www.velmaknowles.com

Ever sat in a meeting where your boss just… keeps talking… and by the end, no one knows what to do? Yeah, me too. 😅

In this episode of From Boss to Leader, I’m sharing the game-changing leadership move that sets great leaders apart: lead by writing, not speaking.

Spoken words inspire in the moment, but written words guide, clarify, and stick long after the meeting ends.

You’ll hear how Winston Churchill’s memos shaped history, how a tiny note from my own leader changed my career, and why leaving a trail of written clarity can make you the most trusted, effective leader in the room.

I’ll also give you three actionable steps to start leading with writing this week—no war room required.

Whether you’re guiding a team at work, a family at home, or even yourself, this episode will help you influence, inspire, and be unforgettable.

🎧 Tune in and discover how to stop filling the air with noise and start leaving a trail your team can actually follow.

contact: www.velmaknowles.com