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Martin Probst, Founder and CEO (Chief Education Officer) at PROfound Leadership, regularly writes for the PROfound Blog. Other Media which he has appeared in are listed below.
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Sometimes, clarity comes from gaining a little distance.As I look out of the plane window on my way to Sydney, the view above the clouds feels particularly fitting.I’m heading back to work with an organisation for the third year, this time facilitating a leadership session on crucial conversations as part of their in-house leadership development program.And the view reminded me of something important.When conversations become challenging, our natural tendency is often to dive straight into the detail:Who said what?Who did what?Who was right?Who was wrong?Before we know it, we are deep in the clouds. Perspective narrows, emotions rise and resistance builds.Sometimes, the most productive thing we can do is gain some altitude.Step away from the detail.See the bigger picture.Get curious about different perspectives.Reconnect with what we are collectively trying to achieve.A shared goal gives us something to move towards together, rather than something to fight against each other.And from there, the details often become much easier to navigate.Perhaps the key to a crucial conversation is not always diving deeper.Sometimes, it is rising above it first.#leadership #CrucialConversations ##DareToMakeADifference
Are you helping too much? Sometimes the most supportive thing a leader can do is step back and give others the opportunity to step up.In this month's Leadership Talk, we explore leadership confidence, healthy boundaries and how to support others without carrying it all.Plus, there's a free Quick Guide and a special milestone to celebrate. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👉 Read the latest newsletter: profoundleadership.com.au/project/2026-august-authentic-leadership-talk-newsletter/Subscribe if you are not #wemakeiteasyM#leadershipskillss#leadershipl#ProfessionalDevelopmente#leadershiptrainingi#grouptrainingu#onlinetrainingnetraining
2026 August “Authentic Leadership Talk” Newsletter
profoundleadership.com.au
Check out this month's newsletter, including leadership tips, freebies, article links, and more.
Want to be more persuasive? The answer is rarely the answer.Someone says, "Our service is too expensive." - "This change won't work." - "Management never listens."What if those words aren't the real issue? Great leaders know the first objection is often just the doorway. Instead of arguing with the words, they become curious about the story behind them.That's where trust begins.👉 Read the article: profoundleadership.com.au/3-reasons-youre-less-persuasive-than-you-think/#WeMakeItEasy #leadershipskills #leadership #professionaldevelopment #leadershiptraining #grouptraining #onlinetraining #leadershipcoaching #communication #persuasion #listeningskills #difficultconversations #influence
Stop defending. Start understanding.When someone challenges us, our natural instinct is often to explain ourselves. Unfortunately, that's usually the moment we stop listening. The most persuasive leaders don't rush to defend their position. They pause. They ask questions. They seek to understand before trying to be understood. Sometimes one genuine question is more powerful than ten convincing arguments.👉 Read the article: profoundleadership.com.au/3-reasons-youre-less-persuasive-than-yo#wemakeiteasyM#leadershipskillss#leadershipl#ProfessionalDevelopmente#leadershiptrainingi#grouptrainingu#onlinetrainingn#leadershipcoachingi#communicationm#persuasionp#listeningskillsn#DifficultConversationsv#influence#influence
Most leaders think persuasion comes from having the perfect answer. I used to think the same. But the more I work with leaders, the more I realise the opposite is true.The most persuasive leaders aren't the quickest to speak. They're the quickest to become curious.If you've ever found yourself explaining, defending or trying to convince someone who simply wasn't listening, this article is for you. I share three simple shifts that can transform difficult conversations into opportunities to build trust and genuine influence.👉 Read the full article here: profoundleadership.com.au/3-reasons-youre-less-persuasi#wemakeiteasyh#leadershipskillss#leadershipi#ProfessionalDevelopmentf#leadershiptraining #grouptrainingi#onlinetrainingn#purposei#leadership#Purpose #leadership
3 reasons you're less persuasive than you think
profoundleadership.com.au
Persuasion isn't about having better answers. Discover three simple leadership habits that build trust, strengthen relationships and make your conversations far more effective.
