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What if the secret to becoming a more effective leader lies in the strength of your community? Leaders who prioritize community engagement discover that their connections not only enhance their influence but also drive overall success.
In this episode of the Leading with Power & Purpose podcast, Sabine speaks with Kathleen Booth about her unique career path and how she distinguishes power, authority, and influence. Kathleen is the SVP of Marketing and Growth at Pavilion, a global community for go-to-market executives. Before joining Pavilion, Kathleen was the founder and CEO of Quintain Marketing, a digital marketing agency. She discusses her early struggles and the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur.
Listen in to learn the importance of women redefining power and embracing leadership roles as the world shifts towards a future where women will hold more power. You will also learn how to support the next generation of women by helping them find their voices and encouraging them to step into leadership roles.
Key Takeaways
- The importance of internal ownership of power and how it relates to confidence and leadership.
- The value of having a supportive community for executives and entrepreneurs to share challenges and strategies.
- The importance of women seeing each other as allies and not competition in the workplace for women’s collective progress.
- How learning emotional control early in life can lead to more productive leadership.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- [02:12] Kathleen’s early career in international development, founding a marketing agency, and her current role at Pavilion.
- [08:06] How Pavilion provides a supportive community for go-to-market leaders, helping them feel less isolated in their roles.
- [10:45] Defining power as control, authority as something earned through expertise, and influence as the outcome of power and or authority.
- [15:18] Differentiating power and authority—power is granted while authority is a unique expertise that comes organically.
- [19:38] How historical dynamics like gender have influenced modern-day power structures, plus self-perception of power.
- [26:07] The issue of women tearing each other and why we need to see each other as allies, not competition in the workplace.
- [31:31] The collective power of women as seen in movements like #MeToo, the Women's March, and the Great Resignation.
- [33:45] How women can support the next generation by helping them find their voices and encouraging them to step into leadership roles.
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Book Recommendations:
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
- Radical Collaboration, 2nd Edition: Five Essential Skills to Overcome Defensiveness and Build Successful Relationships by James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet
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About Sabine
Sabine Gedeon is a dynamic force in the world of leadership and personal development. As the Founder of Transformed Leadership Institute and CEO of Gedeon Enterprises, Sabine leverages nearly 20 years of experience to guide clients in both startups and Fortune 500 companies. She specializes in supporting leaders during pivotal seasons of transition, helping them embrace a growth mindset, cultivate meaningful connections, and lead purposeful lives.
What sets Sabine apart is her unwavering commitment to growth and transformation, which goes beyond mere words—it's a lived reality. Her approach is rooted in a blend of human-centered principles and tech-enabled solutions, which equipped and empowered leaders at all levels with tailored programs and solutions that address their most pressing leadership and talent development challenges.
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