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The Mammoth in the Room

Nicolas Pokorny, PhD, MBA

Released: 2025-11-06

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68 Episodes

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68 Episodes

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Released: 2025-11-06

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Hard vs Soft Power: Are You Using the Right Power in Leadership?

Power is a multifaceted tool in leadership, not a single monolithic force. Join me as we kick off a brand new miniseries that will dissect the nuances of power, from its evolutionary origins to its modern-day application in leadership. We begin by exa

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We begin by examining the foundational elements of power, focusing on the distinctions between hard and soft power. Drawing on insights from social psychologists, we break down the various bases of power that underpin effective leadership strategies, which can make or break team dynamics.

Leaders who master these different bases and know when to apply each will not only improve their influence but also enhance motivation and engagement within their organizations. Join the conversation to deepen your understanding of how to diversify your leadership toolkit and lead with both authority and respect.

In this episode:

- Introduction to leadership and power

- Evolutionary roots of power

- The bases of social power

- Hard power vs. soft power

- Strategies to apply the manual of power

- Final thoughts and takeaways

Resources Used in the Episode:

French, J. R. P., & Raven, B. (1959). The bases of social power: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1960-06701-004

Wisse, B., Faber, N. R., van Vugt, M., & Evers, A. (2019). Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it: https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/fear-of-losing-power-corrupts-those-who-wield-it-the-combined-eff/

Peyton, T., Zigarmi, D., & Fowler, S. (2020). Examining the Relationship Between Leaders' Power Use, Followers' Motivational Outlooks, and Followers' Work Intentions: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6367254/

Get Your Copy of The Mammoth in the Room: https://mammothleadershipsciences.com/book/

Get in Touch:

Website: https://www.mammothleadershipscien ces.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaspokorny

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MammothLeadershipSciences

Episode ID: 1000735526268

GUID: 9f610550-c622-44b0-804c-876c5d711539

Release Date: 06/11/2025, 13:30:00

Description

Can leaders learn how to harness the evolutionary foundations of human behavior to create better business outcomes? How much do evolutionary forces shape our own individual behaviors, decisions, and group dynamics? In each episode, multinational executive leader and author Nicolas Pokorny shares practical, research-based strategies, and stories about how to align humans around common goals and lead them effectively through ever-changing markets and times.

The Mammoth in the Room is an engaging listen of interest to leaders who wish to better lead their people by understanding the evolutionary foundations of human behavior and how to harness them.

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