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The Hard Skills

Dr. Mira Brancu
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Welcome to “The Hard Skills” podcast, a practical and research-driven show that explores the core leadership skills needed to fuel leadership to activate real change, such as creating inclusive and healthy workplaces. Through expert interviews and live coaching calls, we challenge the notion of "soft skills," question long-held but inaccurate leadership development beliefs, and offer real, practical solutions for complex leadership challenges. Hosted by Dr. Mira Brancu, a clinical and organizational development psychologist with extensive leadership experience, we’ll delve into topics of leadership identity, leading with uncertainty, navigating workplace politics, and creating critical organizational change. This podcast will especially appeal to high-achieving leaders in healthcare, tech, and academic, industries. Whether you're seeking personal growth, looking to enhance your leadership abilities, or interested in Dr. Brancu's coaching services and membership community, join us as we unravel the complexities of leadership and inspire you to embrace the hard skills.
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3 Hidden Mechanisms That Can Break Your Success

Tue Feb 03 2026

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You followed the framework and built the plan—but your project still got blocked. Discover the "Invisible Architecture" that determines success or failure in complex organizations. This is Part 2 of our Strategic Clarity series. In this deep dive, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals the hidden dynamics that an organizational chart will never show you. Most leaders fail because they play by the written rules while the "Invisible Architecture"—unspoken rules and hidden dynamics—runs the show. We break down the three pillars of corporate survival: Mapping true influence, navigating the weight of organizational history, and uncovering how decisions are really made. Learn how to "slow down to speed up" and move from being reactive to a proactive, strategic leader. Ready to stop being reactive? Sign up for our Strategic Clarity half-day workshop (deadline: February 12, 20026). https://luma.com/auobmkby Looking to assess your invisible architecture? Try out our free Organizational Power & Influence Assessment! Find it under the list of free tools on our website here. https://gotowerscope.com/other-free-stuff Looking to clarify the root cause of your complex or confusing current leadership challenges and tips for how to address each? Try my free Strategic Leadership Resiliency Assessment. (https://mailchi.mp/e1ebf8505764/slr-assessment) IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR? We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you! Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribe Work with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultation Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancu Learn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.com Get practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/books Add this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

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You followed the framework and built the plan—but your project still got blocked. Discover the "Invisible Architecture" that determines success or failure in complex organizations. This is Part 2 of our Strategic Clarity series. In this deep dive, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals the hidden dynamics that an organizational chart will never show you. Most leaders fail because they play by the written rules while the "Invisible Architecture"—unspoken rules and hidden dynamics—runs the show. We break down the three pillars of corporate survival: Mapping true influence, navigating the weight of organizational history, and uncovering how decisions are really made. Learn how to "slow down to speed up" and move from being reactive to a proactive, strategic leader. Ready to stop being reactive? Sign up for our Strategic Clarity half-day workshop (deadline: February 12, 20026). https://luma.com/auobmkby Looking to assess your invisible architecture? Try out our free Organizational Power & Influence Assessment! Find it under the list of free tools on our website here. https://gotowerscope.com/other-free-stuff Looking to clarify the root cause of your complex or confusing current leadership challenges and tips for how to address each? Try my free Strategic Leadership Resiliency Assessment. (https://mailchi.mp/e1ebf8505764/slr-assessment) IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR? We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you! Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribe Work with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultation Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancu Learn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.com Get practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/books Add this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

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Active weekly
Episode count
119
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Social followers
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Welcome to “The Hard Skills” podcast, a practical and research-driven show that explores the core leadership skills needed to fuel leadership to activate real change, such as creating inclusive and healthy workplaces. Through expert interviews and live coaching calls, we challenge the notion of "soft skills," question long-held but inaccurate leadership development beliefs, and offer real, practical solutions for complex leadership challenges. Hosted by Dr. Mira Brancu, a clinical and organizational development psychologist with extensive leadership experience, we’ll delve into topics of leadership identity, leading with uncertainty, navigating workplace politics, and creating critical organizational change. This podcast will especially appeal to high-achieving leaders in healthcare, tech, and academic, industries. Whether you're seeking personal growth, looking to enhance your leadership abilities, or interested in Dr. Brancu's coaching services and membership community, join us as we unravel the complexities of leadership and inspire you to embrace the hard skills.

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