In part 2 of this final edition of Leadership Sovereignty for 2025, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor reflect on the past year, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in career advancement. They discuss the need to build relationships and advocate for oneself in the corporate world, highlighting that hard work alone is not enough for success. The conversation shifts to the concept of trading time for money and the importance of understanding leverage in one's career. They conclude by exploring the deeper question of identity and purpose in leadership, setting the stage for future discussions in 2026.

Takeaways

• Identify your mentors and sponsors for career growth.
• Advocacy is crucial for advancement in the corporate world.
• Career momentum is built on relationships, not just performance.
• Hard work without advocacy leads to stagnation.
• Your work is an example of who you are, but not the whole story.
• Understand that jobs are often designed to keep the system moving, not to build wealth.
• Leverage is key to scaling your career and creating value.
• Working harder does not equate to working strategically.
• Value creation is more important than effort visibility.
• Questioning how you use your time leads to deeper self-reflection.

Chapters

• (00:08) - Welcome to Leadership Sovereignty Podcast
• (00:56) - Mentors vs. Sponsors
• (02:17) - Career Momentum and Relationships
• (05:50) - Importance of Advocacy
• (08:30) - Trading Time for Money
• (11:01) - Reframing Success and Freedom
• (13:51) - Understanding the System
• (15:18) - Effort vs. Strategy
• (17:37) - Value Creation vs. Effort
• (19:37) - Identity Beyond the Role

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