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The Rising Leader

The Rising Leader

De: Mark J. Silverman
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 THERE ARE FEW NATURAL-BORN LEADERS Leadership is a learned skill and learning is never-ending. “What got you here won’t get you where you want to go,” is an uncomfortable truth Fast Rising High Achievers run into at every level of their career. In fact, what got you here won’t even help you do your new job effectively. Every step up the ladder requires a new level of leadership and “people skills.” Because “people” are now your job. This podcast is here to help you master skills on four fronts on your way to the senior leadership team. LEADING UP – You are now a trusted advisor. That means you are a sounding board, speak truth to power, and help your CEO get their job done, all while getting your job done. LEADING ACROSS – You are peers are the power players in the organization. This is the team you are on. Your job is to lead from within that team while being a part of it. You are now a student of the Art of Co-opetition. LEADING YOUR TEAM – You’ve spent a career honing your leadership skills and now have an even less direct impact on how things get done. Your success will only come from your team’s success. LEADING YOURSELF – Relentless pressure, ambition, burnout, sleepless nights, and resentments, are the price you may be paying for your lofty position. Mastering your emotions, perspective, health, and relationships are essential to make this fun and sustainable. The conversations, resources, and subject matter experts we will have is designed to help you “level up” in all four of these focus areas. Each week we will tackle a topic that will move you forward in your relationships with your boss, your peers, your team, and yourself. You'll be armed with tools and insights you will use throughout your career and in your personal life.Copyright 2025 The Rising Leader Economía Exito Profesional Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • Thriving in Leadership and Family Life with Stephanie Chung - Part I

    Thriving in Leadership and Family Life with Stephanie Chung - Part I
    Jul 9 2025
    Trying to have it all as an ambitious leader, a thriving career, a rich family life, and good mental health can seem impossible. This week, I sit down with world-renowned executive, author, and leadership powerhouse Stephanie Chung for a fireside chat about her personal and professional journey, as well as her trailblazing work in business, aviation, and human capital. Together, we get real about the hard-won lessons, mistakes, and wisdom that come from decades at the top—and how anyone can cultivate success and fulfillment, without sacrificing what matters most.Stephanie Chung has over 30 years of experience as an innovator and leader in business growth and human capital development. She became the first African American (and woman) to helm a private jet company, worked across industry giants like American Airlines, Flexjet, and Bombardier, and is a #1 international bestselling author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. Known for her sought-after expertise in sales, business management, and DEI, Stephanie’s lived experience and deep, practical wisdom have inspired leaders around the globe.“Curiosity comes before empathy. Be curious about others, really ask questions you don’t know the answers to.” ~Stephanie ChungToday on The Rising Leader:· You can truly have it all—career, family, and health—but it requires intention, discipline, and learning from your mistakes.· The modern workforce is radically diverse. To lead and to win, you must know how to lead people across generations, cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.· Making everyone on your team feel seen and heard isn’t just human—it’s a competitive edge.· The best leaders ask questions with genuine curiosity, listen deeply, learn, and act on what they discover.· Presence is more important than perfect balance—be 100% focused wherever you are, whether at work or at home.· Set boundaries with your time and communicate expectations up, down, and across within your organization.· For women, learning to say “no” firmly—but kindly—is an essential leadership skill, especially outside work.· Practical tips (like gift routines for children) can ease family transitions and support work-life integration for working parents.Get in Touch with Stephanie Chung:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestephaniechung/Website: https://stephaniechung.com/Resources Mentioned:Book: Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You by Stephanie ChungMichael Bungay Stanier, How to Work With (Almost) AnyoneHarvard Business Review, Deloitte, McKinsey reports on diverse teams Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you. In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader. Leader, It’s Time to Rise! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Rising Leader Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.
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    41 m
  • I Was Selling A Lie

    I Was Selling A Lie
    Jul 2 2025

    Have you ever looked up to a superstar, admired a successful public figure, or taken guidance from an influential leader, only to later learn about the human struggles, messy realities, and hidden challenges behind their public persona? In this episode, “I Was Selling a Lie,” I dive into why we put successful people on pedestals, the inevitable letdown when their humanity comes to light, and why real leadership means embracing imperfection. I draw on stories from famous artists, coaches, influencers, and even my chocolate chip cravings to reveal the essential truth: no one is above being hopelessly human.

    "My aim isn’t to sell perfection but to invite you into honest conversations about growth, failure, and what it really takes to lead while being human." ~Mark

    This week on The Rising Leader:

    · The hidden struggles behind fame, success, and leadership.

    · Why perfection in role models is an unhelpful illusion.

    · Real stories from influential figures like Boy George, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Jay Shetty, Andrew Huberman, and others.

    · The myth that personal development riders to perfection.

    · Real leadership advice: learning by embracing your full humanity.

    · My own vulnerabilities—chocolate chip confessions and being “Mark Mark” vs. “Coach Mark”.

    · The distinction between performative vulnerability and genuine openness.

    · The true cost of greatness, with reflections on Michael Jordan and Stevie Nicks.

    Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook

    Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you.

    In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.

    Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader.

    Leader, It’s Time to Rise!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Rising Leader Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • How Alex Strathdee Grew Shelf Life by Embracing Resilience, Mentors, and Mental Health

    How Alex Strathdee Grew Shelf Life by Embracing Resilience, Mentors, and Mental Health
    Jun 25 2025
    Ever wondered what it looks like to build an impactful business from nothing—starting at age 22—and still keep your soul, care for your team, and navigate personal struggles most never see? In this conversation, I sit down with Alex Strathdee, founder and CEO of Shelf Life, the company behind the marketing success of my own Rising Leader handbook and numerous bestselling authors. We dig into Alex’s unconventional entrepreneurial journey, the power of resilience, what it actually takes to build a thriving team, and how embracing vulnerability and our own mental health challenges can become a hidden strength in leadership.Alex Strathdee founded Shelf Life at just 22, growing it into a million-dollar company with 17 employees and a remarkable 90% employee retention rate. Working alongside renowned authors like Mike Michalowicz and Michael Bungay Stanier, and having clients such as Reid Hoffman and Gay Hendricks, he has become the go-to expert for authors looking to turn their ideas into impact. But Alex’s real superpower isn’t just marketing wizardry—it’s his relentless honesty, deep empathy (inspired by his remarkable grandmother), and unwavering commitment to building a business that’s as healthy on the inside as it appears from the outside. “If this woman [my grandma] can stay happy and positive, then come on, I gotta find some positivity here.” ~Alex StrathdeeToday on The Rising Leader:· The seeds of leadership can come from unexpected places. Alex’s primary inspiration is his grandmother, whose resilience and positivity shaped his approach to people and business.· Entrepreneurial success ultimately hinges on persistence, learning from failures, and seeking mentorship.· Alex highlights the importance of asking for help and surrounding yourself with people who have already solved similar problems.· Relationships are everything; from first opportunities to company-saving advice, success, and new directions are rooted in genuine connections.· Vulnerability isn’t a liability; sharing mental health struggles (from OCD to intrusive thoughts) opened doors for Alex to get the help and tools he needed, transforming a challenge into a leadership strength.· Hiring and scaling require both toughness and care; having a strong “number two” (like Laura, his COO) is key to growth and balances out your own blind spots.· Letting go of being the “nice guy” is sometimes necessary—hard conversations and holding the team accountable keep the mission intact.· Systems matter: Alex and his leadership team leverage frameworks like Gino Wickman’s Traction to set rocks, build accountability, and keep everyone rowing in the same direction.· Helping your team thrive doesn’t mean coddling—it’s about setting high standards and supporting people to level up, all while keeping the company’s core mission at the center.Connect with Alex Strathdee:· Shelf Life and author marketing services: getshelflife.com· Book: Before the Bestseller – Alex’s comprehensive guide to marketing your book· LinkedIn: Alex StrathdeeResources and Mentions:· Book: Before the Bestseller by Alex Strathdee · Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie· Book: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi · Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill · Book: Who by Geoff Smart & Randy Street · Book: Traction by Gino Wickman · International OCD Foundation· Book: Needing to Know for Sure by Dr. Sally Winston & Dr. Martin Seif · Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts · Authors Unite (Tyler Wagner’s company) Grab Your Copy of The Rising Leader Handbook Do you find yourself rising through your company's ranks so fast that you wish you had a manual to become an effective leader? Then, The Rising Leader Handbook is right for you. In The Rising Leader Handbook, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective and gain the leadership skills you need, regardless of the breadth of your responsibilities, by leveraging the relationships you’ve built with the CEO, the Leadership Team, and the team you lead as well as your relationship with yourself.Visit The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders to grab your copy and start mastering your skills to become your team leader. Leader, It’s Time to Rise! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Rising Leader Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.
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