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Welcome to Power Playbook, where we turn the strategies from the Powerplay newsletter into dynamic topics about leadership, influence, and real-world power moves. Each month, host Julie Diamond and a guest dissect a specific powerplay-exploring its origins, practical applications, and the leadership lessons it offers. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating your own career, you’ll gain actionable insights to help you thrive.
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Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Sidestepping Power examines the often-overlooked ways leaders misuse power by not using it at all. Through the story of General George McClellan in the American Civil War and modern workplace examples, the episode shows how hesitation, avoidance, and a desire to be seen as “nice” can cause confusion, dysfunction, and even serious harm. Listeners learn why holding a position of authority is an ethical responsibility to act—by setting boundaries, addressing poor performance, and intervening in flawed decisions—even when it feels risky, uncomfortable, or uncertain.
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