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The Influential Leader
Great leadership isn't about telling people what to do. It's about asking the questions that move them. Hosted by executive coach and behavior change expert Michael Diettrich-Chastain, The Influential Leader delivers actionable strategies for driving team engagement, retaining top talent, and shaping a culture of performance, from the inside out. Each week, Michael brings you into bold conversations with top executives, organizational psychologists, and culture architects to uncover what it…
Episodes
The Influential LeaderHow Do You Make a Business Less Dependent on Its Founder? with Jim Erben
What happens to a business when its owner is ready to leave, or has to step away unexpectedly? Succession planning advisor Jim Erben joins Michael…
The Influential LeaderHow Do You Raise a Team’s Standards? with John Eades
How do you help people grow when you cannot make them change? John Eades joins Michael Diettrich-Chastain to explore the influence leaders have through…
The Influential LeaderWhy Does Courage at Work Begin With Discomfort? with Bill Treasurer
Bill Treasurer was afraid of heights even while diving from more than 100 feet. In this conversation with Michael, he explains how practicing at gradually…
The Influential LeaderDo Your Leadership Frameworks Hold Up Under Pressure? with Victor Cho
What happens to a team when its leader acts from insecurity? Victor Cho joins Michael Dietrich-Chastain to explore how self awareness, empathy, and…
The Influential LeaderWhat Are You Missing Beneath Your Team’s Behavior? with Dr. Jade Teta
Why does a behavior keep showing up even after coaching, training, and clear expectations? Dr. Jade Teta joins Michael Dietrich-Chastain to explore the stories…
The Influential LeaderWhy Does Human Connection Matter More in the Age of AI? with Chad Littlefield
If every decision still lands on your desk, how much room does your team really have to think for themselves? Chad Littlefield, cofounder of We and Me and…
The Influential LeaderWhy Start a Podcast About Influence and Behavior Change?
What helps a leader bring out the best in the people they lead? In this introductory episode of The Influential Leader, Michael Diettrich-Chastain shares how…
The Influential LeaderThe Influential Leader - Podcast Trailer
Even successful leaders wrestle with the same question: How do I influence the behavior of the people I lead? Michael introduces The Influential Leader and the…