In episode 20 of season 2, we sit down with Shivani Berry, CEO and founder of Arise Leadership, a program dedicated to helping women advance in their careers and excel in leadership roles.   In this episode, Shivani delves into the key leadership skills that professionals must master to succeed, including strategic influence and getting buy-in from dominant personalities. She also explores the importance of becoming a "feedback magnet" and the power of using reflection to overcome imposter syndrome.  With practical examples and actionable insights, Shivani explains how leaders can create a culture of development within their teams and organizations. She also shares her personal journey of transitioning from tech management to founding Arise Leadership, and the challenges she faced along the way. Tune in to learn Shivani’s unique frameworks for leadership growth, strategies for navigating complex work environments, and how to unlock your full potential as a leader.  You’ll find this episode valuable if you’re looking to improve your leadership skills and drive success in your organization! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [02:41] Mastering strategic influence is critical for leadership  [06:36] Getting buy-in from dominant personalities [09:15] Building trust and credibility [12:45] Why leaders fail to get buy-in and how to avoid them [18:46] Techniques for effective reflection [19:28] How to consistently receive high-quality feedback [32:18] Senior leadership challenges [34:02] Turning self-doubt into leadership strength [41:10] How organizations can support and accelerate the growth of women in leadership   👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/shivani-berry-arise-leadership RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Shivani on LinkedIn Check out Arise Leadership Read Shivani's article “The Best Leaders are Feedback Magnets — Here’s How to Become One” Read Radical Candor by Kim Scott Listen to Kim Scott on the Supermanagers Podcast Join the Supermanagers Slack community Connect with Aydin on LinkedIn Follow Fellow on LinkedIn