Lead From Any Level - Leading Across
Lead From Any Level – Leading Across takes you into the often-overlooked art of influencing your peers and creating collaborative success in any workplace. In this episode, John and Tony complete their Lead From Any Level series by exploring “leading across” — how to show up as a leader among equals, across departments, and even outside your organization.
Drawing on John Maxwell’s 360° Leader and their own career experiences, they unpack the Leadership Loop: Care, Learn, Appreciate, Contribute, Verbalize, Lead, and Succeed. You’ll hear practical examples for each step, including how to build authentic peer relationships, add value without expectation, and influence without authority.
The conversation dives deep into shifting from competing to completing, embracing shared thinking, and fostering genuine celebration of others’ wins. You’ll also learn strategies to avoid office politics, build trust, and stand up for what’s right — all while staying true to your values.
Whether you’re an individual contributor, a team lead, or a senior executive, this episode equips you with the mindset and tools to elevate collaboration, break down silos, and lead with authenticity from wherever you are.
Key Themes:
Leading without authority
The Leadership Loop: Care, Learn, Appreciate, Contribute, Verbalize, Lead, Succeed
Building authentic peer relationships
From competing to completing
Shared thinking and collaboration
Avoiding office politics
Celebrating others’ wins
Standing up for what’s right in the workplace
What we discussed:
1:20 Leadership loop and peer connections
4:10 Leadership loop essentials
9:40 Getting to know people
11:12 Gratitude practice and respect
15:21 Adding value to relationships
20:00 Specific acknowledgment in communication
24:51 Winning through everyday leadership
26:59 Active constructive responding
32:48 Completing versus Competing Mindset
37:05 Shared thinking vs. single thinking
41:46 Stand up for what’s right
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