35 - The Future Ready Leader: Strategy, Foresight, and Organizational Culture
Wed Feb 04 2026
The leaders who will win the next decade are not reacting faster. They are thinking farther. In this episode, Dr. Sharalyn sits down with Liz Weber to unpack why so many leadership teams are underperforming, how culture quietly erodes execution, and what it actually takes to build organizations that are resilient, attractive to top talent, and strategically grounded. This conversation is a masterclass in foresight, discipline, and leadership courage for leaders who are tired of managing symptoms and ready to fix root causes.
What We Unpack in This Conversation How Competency Bias Impacts Organziations
Three Numbers That Can Change Workplace Culture
Why Today's Leaders Are No Longer as Effective as They Need to Be
How Savvy Leaders Lead
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Tight Labor Market
How Leaders Can Create Productive, Meaningful Meetings
Case Study on How Culture Impacts the Bottom Line
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For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.
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The leaders who will win the next decade are not reacting faster. They are thinking farther. In this episode, Dr. Sharalyn sits down with Liz Weber to unpack why so many leadership teams are underperforming, how culture quietly erodes execution, and what it actually takes to build organizations that are resilient, attractive to top talent, and strategically grounded. This conversation is a masterclass in foresight, discipline, and leadership courage for leaders who are tired of managing symptoms and ready to fix root causes. What We Unpack in This Conversation How Competency Bias Impacts Organziations Three Numbers That Can Change Workplace Culture Why Today's Leaders Are No Longer as Effective as They Need to Be How Savvy Leaders Lead How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Tight Labor Market How Leaders Can Create Productive, Meaningful Meetings Case Study on How Culture Impacts the Bottom Line Show Notes Go to the Ultra Influential website for show notes. Resources & Mentions Download the Game Changer Leadership Collection Subscribe to the Ultra Influential Newsletter Follow Dr. Sharalyn Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Sharalyn Connect on Instagram: Dr. Sharalyn Call to Action If this episode challenged how you think about change, share it with a leader who's building the next big thing. Don't forget to subscribe to The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. For consulting inquiries, speaking engagements, or to bring Dr. Payne into your organization email leadership@smpistrategies.com.