402: Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win-Win with Gail Rudolph

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I’ve had the chance, recently, to welcome more and more guests on the show that have been introduced to me by previous guests. It’s a nice problem to have.

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Let me take this moment to give a shoutout to Honoree Corder, our guest from just last month in Episode #399. Thanks to Honoree, I get to introduce you to the wonderful book being featured in today’s episode.

That book is called Power Up Power Down: How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win-Win. Its author is Gail Rudolph, who can now call herself a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller.

Gail posits that, too often, power situations can feel like a “rock and a hard place” – if you’re too assertive, you’re labeled (at best) as overbearing and unapproachable. If you’re too passive, your voice, ideas, and opinions are ignored.

But by recognizing the ways to value all people (including yourself), you can make a choice to become empowered!

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Gail and her work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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In today’s episode, Gail and I chat about:

  • What to do if and when you feel powerless
  • The role of things like choice and mindset when it comes to Power
  • Methods for successfully protecting your boundaries
  • And lots more!

Order Gail’s Book

You can order your copy of Power Up Power Down: How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win-Win right now!

Consider Ordering My New Book Too!

Purchase a copy of my new book (written with Jesse Wisnewski) Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. There, you can also download the introduction and first chapter for free!

See Gail in Action

Check Out These Additional Resources

Grab a copy of Gail’s book now.

Visit Gail online to find out more about her and her work.

Learn more about inviting Gail to your next event.

Connect with Gail personally on LinkedIn.

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