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Podcast: People Are the Worst
Episode: Why Managing Across Is Harder Than Managing Down (And How Curious Leaders Build Influence)
Description: In this episode of People Are the Worst, Lindsey and Lucy continue their Leadership Intelligence series by exploring a leadership challenge many managers underestimate: managing across.Unlike managing direct reports, managing peers comes with no formal authority. No one technically has to listen to you, follow your lead, or prioritize your work. Influence becomes the only real currency.That is where leading with curiosity becomes a powerful leadership skill.Rather than relying on hierarchy or positional power, curious leaders ask better questions, invite ideas, and create space for collaboration. By approaching cross functional...