Every leader has two reputations: the one they believe they have and the one their team experiences every day. The real measure of leadership isn't what happens when you walk into the room, it's what people say after you've walked out. In this episode, we explore the power of feedback, self-awareness, humility, and the courage to confront the gap between intention and impact.

Rhoda Banks is an executive leadership strategist, author, executive coach, and adjunct professor with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations build exceptional leaders and thriving workplace cultures. She has served in senior executive HR and talent leadership roles across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and agriculture, leading enterprise initiatives in leadership development, culture transformation, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.

Rhoda is the author of the Amazon bestselling memoir Daughter of an Assassin, where she shares her journey of resilience, healing, and purpose. Through her work and speaking, she challenges people to lead with courage, authenticity, and intention, proving that your past does not define your future.

www.therhodaexperience.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/therhodaexperience/

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Leading Beyond You a Podcast of LEI Academy™ — Lead Engage Inspire

In this episode, Kisha Hicks, CEO of Elevate Her and creator of the Rise Leadership Model, shares actionable insights on cultivating authentic leadership presence, recognizing leadership drift, and making decisions with conviction. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or leading your own organization, this discussion equips you with essential tools for impactful leadership. Key Topics:

• The true essence of executive presence, exemplified through scent analogy
• The evolution of how leadership presence is perceived over time
• Building credibility and trust through authenticity and consistency
• Navigating values versus organizational demands and politics
• The importance of character and stewardship in decision-making
• Recognizing signs of leadership drift and how to course correct
• Strategies for maintaining credibility during crises
• The impact of inconsistency on trust and how to recover
• How to make tough decisions that challenge popularity but serve purpose
• Techniques to foster self-awareness and reflection amidst leadership demands

This episode offers leaders practical steps to develop a credible, authentic presence that withstands challenges, builds trust, and inspires others to lead beyond themselves.

Connect with Kisha Hicks:

· www.nakishahicks.com

· https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/

Leading Beyond You is a production of LEI Academy™ — Lead. Engage Inspire.