STAT Leadership Podcast
STAT Leadership is a fast-paced, no-nonsense podcast where three emergency physicians—shaped by years in EMS, military operations, rescue work, and disaster response—break leadership down to its essential, actionable core. Across the first ten episodes, they tackle the fundamentals: what leadership is, how it’s developed, and why character, communication, and self-awareness matter more than titles. Through stories drawn from high-stakes medicine, combat deployments, tough calls in the field, and the leaders who shaped them—real and fictional—they explore authenticity, followership, influence, networking, resilience, and the fine line between leading and managing. They don’t shy away from hard truths: leadership is earned, rarely comfortable, and always rooted in trust, consistency, and humility. Whether discussing how to mentor the next generation, handle transitions in command, or keep your head straight under pressure, STAT Leadership delivers grounded, practical insight from people who have led when the stakes were life and death.
STAT Leadership Podcast
STAT Leadership Episode 8: Influence over Authority
The Art of Influence: Mastering Leadership Without a Title
In this captivating episode of STAT Leadership featuring Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod, the focus is on mastering the art of influence within leadership roles, especially without possessing formal authority. The hosts discuss key strategies such as influencing through character, building relationships, and demonstrating competence and warmth. They emphasize the importance of 360-degree leadership, where influence can come from any position within an organization, and share personal anecdotes illustrating the impact of leading with integrity and humility. The episode also covers handling difficult leaders and providing constructive feedback, with recommendations for further reading, including 'The Leader Who Had No Title' by Robin Sharma and 'The Gift of Fear' by Gavin de Becker.
00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership
00:21 Meet the Hosts
00:38 The Art of Influence
01:14 Understanding Informal Influence
04:39 360 Degree Leadership
07:44 Leading as a Subordinate
11:29 Feedback and Charisma
16:45 Navigating Leadership Dynamics
29:12 Addressing Complaints and Leadership Challenges
31:15 Handling a Serious Threat with Compassion
36:52 The Importance of Transparency and Fairness
41:59 Balancing Mission Priorities and Team Morale
46:08 Building Influence Without Authority
49:15 Recommended Reads for Leaders
Referenced in this episode:
Cues, by Vanessa Van Edwards https://a.co/d/7b6gBlV
The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life, by Robin Sharma https://a.co/d/aAwRges
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma https://a.co/d/5M7H1JE
The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence, by Gavin de Becker https://a.co/d/2NGZwcf
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, by Malcolm Gladwell https://a.co/d/4EtNETq
