The Power Broker: Why Real Leaders Give Influence Away

In this solo episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I share the story of my first leadership role—and how I almost walked away from management before I even got started. What turned it around was a lesson I’ll never forget: leadership isn’t about taking power, it’s about brokering it. We’ll unpack what it really means to be a Power Broker in today’s organizations, why influence is multiplied by giving it away, and the practical steps you can take to stop being a bottleneck and start creating growth through others. 👉 If you want to move from power taker to power broker, this conversation is for you.