Stop being invisible in meetings. Stop decreasing your value in the company. Have a take! Offer an opinion. Give some insight.
In this episode Lone Rock Leadership co-founder Russ Hill takes a position! He claims the most valuable people in any organization aren't those who simply show up. They're the ones who listen carefully, then boldly state: "I think we should sell this division" or "We need to delay this product launch by six months." These clear positions immediately engage others, creating momentum where before there was only stagnation.
This episode explores why decisiveness matters so deeply in leadership and how it separates forgettable team members from indispensable ones. We dive into the neuroscience behind why our brains naturally search for opinions to react to, and why concise, position-based communication outperforms rambling explanations every time.
You'll learn the powerful "Listen, Position, Listen" framework that transforms how others perceive your leadership. Plus, discover why the shortest comments often carry the most weight, and why preparation before meetings dramatically increases your impact. Most importantly, you'll understand the critical balance between having strong opinions and remaining flexible enough to change course when new information emerges.
For leaders evaluating team performance, this episode provides clear signals to identify who's truly adding value versus who's merely occupying space. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, mastering the art of taking positions will fundamentally transform your effectiveness and influence.
Ready to stop being forgettable and start driving real progress? Listen now, then share this episode with someone whose leadership journey matters to you.
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The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!
