Every high-impact leader faces this tension: how do you drive disruption without destabilizing what already delivers results? In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, Dr. Sharalyn Payne unpacks the anatomy of a true game changer—those rare leaders who can build the future while honoring the foundation. You'll learn how to introduce bold innovation without burning out your people or breaking the systems that sustain performance. This is disruption by design, not destruction.

What you'll take away from this episode:

• Not all change is progress. Game changers discern before they disrupt.
• Protect the pillars. Don't break systems that sustain performance.
• Sustainable innovation balances risk with rhythm.
• Real influence is measured by stability during change, not just speed.
• Disruption done right builds legacy.

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In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, we unpack the secret to building resilience at scale. Dr. Sharalyn reveals how high-impact leaders design systems, rhythms, and cultures that sustain performance—no matter the pressure. You’ll discover how to move beyond survival mode and lead teams that not only endure adversity but emerge stronger, sharper, and more unified on the other side.

What you’ll take away from this episode:

• Resilience isn’t individual—it’s institutional. True resilience is a culture, not a personality trait.

• Pressure exposes what systems never supported. What breaks under stress reveals what wasn’t built for scale.

• Recovery is a leadership strategy. The best teams win because they know how to restore, not just respond.

• Cohesion is your multiplier. Trust and communication amplify performance under stress.

• Leaders who normalize recovery create cultures that outperform through chaos.

Show Notes

• Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.

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If this episode challenged you, share it with one leader you know who’s navigating a season of pain. Because resilience multiplies when we don’t walk through it alone.

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In this episode, Dr. Sharalyn Payne sits down with Michael Dillard—Global Speaker, Executive Coach, and Financial Literacy Advocate—to unpack how one man's unexpected journey from humble beginnings to global diplomacy became a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven leadership.

Michael's story isn't just inspiring—it's instructional. From growing up on food stamps and grit to serving across six countries as a U.S. diplomat, Michael reveals how to recover from burnout, reclaim your energy, and lead with lasting impact.

If you've ever felt like your path was anything but linear, this episode will remind you that sometimes, the accidental path leads to your authentic calling.

Show Notes

• Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes.

• Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection

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Follow Michael Dillard

• Connect with Michael Dillard

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Don't forget to subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.