What if influencing change isn’t about pushing harder - but creating the space for a better idea to emerge?
In the latest episode of The Dynamic Leader Podcast, I speak with globally respected change leader, author and learning expert Nigel Paine about managing up and building support for bold ideas without becoming confrontational.
We explore why leaders need to become more comfortable saying, “I don’t know,” how hierarchy can either strengthen or erode trust, and why listening can be far more powerful than immediately offering an opinion or advice.
Nigel also shares practical ways to gain buy-in: write your idea down, approach others with humility, invite diverse perspectives, refine your thinking and test it on a small scale.
This conversation is a timely reminder that the smartest answer rarely comes from one person alone. When people feel trusted, connected and empowered to contribute, collective intelligence can transform both an idea and an organisation.
🎧 Listen toManaging Up and Building Buy-In for Bold Ideas with Nigel Paine, now on The Dynamic Leader Podcast.
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