Episode 92: Title Isn’t Trust: Spotting Influence Hiding in Plain Sight
Episode 92
Title Isn’t Trust: Spotting Influence Hiding in Plain Sight
Episode Summary
Some of the most trusted people on your team never show up on the org chart, and you might not even know who they are. Learn how to spot the quiet leaders shaping decisions before they’re official, what they actually contribute, and how to support them without forcing them into a role they never wanted. Trust outweighs title.
Key Points:
Your real influencers usually reveal themselves through behavior, not the org chart.
You have leaders on your team who don’t manage anyone but still hold real influence.
Quiet leaders give your team stability and institutional trust that no title can replace.
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
