Episode Summary:

Some leaders hold the title, but not the confidence. In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, we unpack the five phrases that can unintentionally trigger defensiveness, power plays, and shut doors with insecure leaders. More importantly, you'll get practical, emotionally intelligent alternatives that help you lead with influence—even when you’re not in charge.

You’ll also take the Gamechanger Influence Audit™, respond to a powerful real-world leadership challenge, and walk away with scripts that help you navigate ego-driven leadership dynamics with clarity, power, and strategy.

If you’ve ever had to manage up, deal with power fragility, or lead from the middle—this is your playbook.

• Words matter more than ever. The wrong phrase can shut down trust and get you sidelined by insecure power.

• Emotional intelligence is a power skill. Learn how to reframe your language to elevate—not agitate—those above you.

• Influence is preserved through strategy. Get 5 exact scripts to stay credible and respected when stakes are high.

• Audit your leadership voice. Use the Gamechanger Influence Audit™ to recalibrate how you show up.

• You don’t have to hold the title to shape the room. Influence is a choice—backed by skill, not permission.

Links & Resources:

• Newsletter: Ultra Influential
• The CREDIBLE™ Framework by Dr. Sharalyn Payne
• Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn
• DownloadThe Game Changer's Leadership Collection - Your free toolkit to lead with clarity, power, and credibility.
• Related Episode: The Leadership Lesson That Almost Cost Me Everything

Call to Action:

If this episode shifted your thinking, don’t keep it to yourself.

• Share it with a leader who’s navigating power dynamics, managing up, or trying to stay influential in complex environments.
• Download the Game Changers Starter Kit—your strategic edge for leading with clarity, courage, and credibility: www.smpistrategies.com/starterkit.
• Leave a review to help other high-level leaders find this message.

Episode Summary:

Even the smartest, most capable leaders can be blindsided by scandal—not because they lack ethics, but because they lack awareness. In this powerful episode, Dr. Sharalyn Payne exposes the nine hidden leadership blind spots that quietly erode trust, weaken culture, and jeopardize legacy.

You’ll learn how to build ethical reflexes, install accountability systems, and make decisions that will stand the test of public scrutiny. This episode isn’t just protection—it’s preparation.

• Unchecked success creates entitlement. Scandal often starts with small compromises, not big failures.

• The 9 Blind Spots every leader must confront—from feedback avoidance to ethical drift.

• Feedback is your leadership mirror. No feedback = no foresight.

• You don’t need PR. You need principles. Build the character before the crisis.

• Scandal-proof leadership is legacy leadership. High trust. High standard. No excuses.

Links & Resources:

• Newsletter: Ultra Influential
• The CREDIBLE™ Framework by Dr. Sharalyn Payne
• Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn
• DownloadThe Game Changer's Leadership Collection - Your free toolkit to lead with clarity, power, and credibility.
• Related Episode: The Leadership Lesson That Almost Cost Me Everything

Timestamps:

• 1:00 – The storm that sinks most leaders
• 04:30 – Segment 1: The Seduction of Success & Power
• 08:20 – Segment 2: The 9 Blind Spots That Take Leaders Down
• 17:45 – Real Story: The Cost of Ignoring Feedback
• 20:00 – Segment 3: The Scandal-Proof Decision Framework™
• 24:30 – Segment 4: The Real Cost of Scandal
• 25:00 – Segment 5: Living Legacy-Driven Leadership
• 26:00 – The Game Changer Leadership Collection overview
• 29:00 – Closing Charge

Call to Action:

If this episode challenged you, share it with a leader who values truth, trust, and transformation.

• Subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn.
• Leave a review to amplify ethical, high-impact leadership.
  
  

Episode Summary

What sets Game Changers apart isn’t just strategy—it’s how they see, how they lead, and how they inspire.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Sharalyn Payne breaks down the 10 high-impact traits of transformational leaders who don’t just perform—they redefine the standard. If you’re ready to stop playing small, start commanding your space, and lead with magnetic influence, this episode is your leadership blueprint.

Key Takeaways

• Visionary Intelligence is your competitive edge. Learn to see what others miss—and act on it.
• Strategic Agility wins. Master the ability to hold the big picture, short-term goals, and immediate needs at once.
• Game Changers don't perform—they lead. Discover how to elevate the standard and control outcomes without asking for permission.
• Credibility isn’t claimed—it’s built. Learn how systems, habits, and presence make you the go-to leader.
• Your influence is magnetic. Inspire others by becoming the leader who raises belief, not just performance.

Links and Mentions

• Newsletter: Ultra Influential
• The CREDIBLE™ Framework by Dr. Sharalyn Payne
• Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn
• Download The Game Changer's Leadership Collection
• Related Episode: The Leadership Lesson That Almost Cost Me Everything

Timestamps

• 00:00 Opening "Game Changers don’t wait—they create.
• 01:30 The mindset of a Game Changer: Vision, strategy, agility
• 08:00 The moves: How to lead, elevate, and design outcomes
• 14:00 The magnetism: Becoming the go-to and leading with presence
• 19:00 Coaching: Reflection questions and declaration
• 23:00 Final challenge: Born to change the game
• 24:00 Download The Game Changer Collection

Call to Action

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a leader who’s tired of blending in and ready to break the mold.

• Subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn on your favorite podcast platform.
• Leave a review to help more leaders find this message.
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