{"podcast":{"title":"Chief Influencer®","slug":"chief-influencer-6371343","podcast_index_feed_id":6371343,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/chief-influencer","website_url":"http://chiefinfluencer.org/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EuclqXZlpYLz7Tp6ZZPdDy4W_Z76lIPs37TnlssNosg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjg1/NTA0ODQ4YmVmYjlh/MDIzNGI0NmQxZTRj/MzQ0Yi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Social Driver","episode_count":164,"summary":"Washington is the Center of Influence - in the U.S. and arguably the world. Chief Influencer® spotlights leaders who have figured out how to break through in today’s fragmented and noisy world. Social Driver teamed up with The George Washington University College of Professional Studies and The Communications Board to recognize these leaders as Chief Influencers and highlight how they inspire and influence others.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T18:22:39.063226+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chief-influencer-6371343"},"episode":{"title":"Influence Is a Feeling: Lessons in Authentic Leadership from [solidcore] CEO Bryan Myers","slug":"influence-is-a-feeling-lessons-in-authentic-leadership-from-solidcore-ceo-bryan-myers","published_at":"2026-07-15T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chief-influencer-6371343/influence-is-a-feeling-lessons-in-authentic-leadership-from-solidcore-ceo-bryan-myers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chief-influencer-6371343","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/b610468a","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/b610468a/d518b59c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Chief Influencer®, Anthony Shop sits down with Bryan Myers, President and CEO of [solidcore], to explore why the most effective leaders don't lead from a distance—they lead through experience, authenticity, and connection. Bryan shares how becoming a [solidcore] coach helped him build credibility with employees, clients, and industry peers, and why understanding the frontline experience is essential for any leader. The conversation dives into personal branding, vulnerability, servant leadership, and the balance between staying authentic while adapting to different audiences. Bryan also explains why influence is less about persuasion and more about how you make people feel. From coaching under the blue lights to showing up in private equity boardrooms in a pink suit, Bryan offers a powerful reminder that leadership works best when people see the human behind the title. Takeaways: Credibility is built when leaders take the time to understand the frontline experience firsthand. By spending time alongside employees and learning what their work actually involves, leaders gain valuable perspective and earn trust that can't be achieved through a title alone. Authenticity doesn't mean showing up the same way in every room—it means staying true to who you are while adapting to the audience. Great leaders understand how to adjust their communication style to different situations without compromising their values or identity. Personal brands are built through consistency, not performance. A strong personal brand comes from regularly sharing your genuine perspectives and values, not from chasing trends or trying to create a polished image. The strongest leaders create environments where vulnerability and honesty are encouraged. When leaders are transparent about…","meta_description":"In this episode of Chief Influencer®, Anthony Shop sits down with Bryan Myers, President and CEO of [solidcore], to explore why the most effective leaders…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3004,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chief-influencer-6371343/episodes/influence-is-a-feeling-lessons-in-authentic-leadership-from-solidcore-ceo-bryan-myers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chief-influencer-6371343/influence-is-a-feeling-lessons-in-authentic-leadership-from-solidcore-ceo-bryan-myers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}