# SHIFT HAPPENS EP.39: Beside Every Great Leader w/Samantha Ha

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Podcast: [Cisco Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cisco-podcast-network-609546)
Published: 2026-07-07T02:03:13+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/shift-happens-ep-39-beside
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## Resource

What Great Leaders Do That Most People Never See The best leaders aren't defined by what happens on stage—they're shaped by what happens behind the scenes. In this episode of Shift Happens, Samantha Ha shares lessons from decades spent alongside some of Cisco's most senior leaders. Through stories of trust, influence, and emotional intelligence, she reveals why the strongest leaders create calm under pressure, build authentic partnerships, and never stop seeing the people around them. 🎧 Why listen? ✅ Learn the hidden habits of exceptional leaders. ✅ Discover why trust and relationships outperform titles. ✅ Hear the leadership skills AI will never replace. Leadership isn't always loud. Sometimes, it's invisible. Let's make Shift Happen. #CiscoShiftHappensPodcast

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