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The Leadership Gambit

The Leadership Gambit

By: Chris Miller Dane Smith
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The Leadership Gambit

The Toolkit for Business and Life You Were Never Taugh


Let’s be real: you don’t need more cliche advice and a lot of content doesn’t go deep enough. You need practical guidance you can actually use to help you overcome your challenges or achieve your goals.


Recent studies show most people today feel unsupported, underprepared, and overwhelmed by a system and management that teaches very little about navigating, leading, or thriving in the chaos of modern life.


This podcast is for anyone who’s ready to take ownership of their personal journey and needs a guide to support them along their path.


We take over 20 years of real-world experience, hundreds of field experiments, and the best of leadership, psychology, and personal development knowledge and turn it into clear, honest, and useful guidance you can start using right away.


No fluff, real talk, and real tools, to thrive at work and in life.

© 2025 The Leadership Gambit
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Episodes
  • S04E04: From Forgettable to Unmistakable: Having An Impactful Presence
    May 20 2025

    Let’s be real, have you ever left a meeting or walked out of a room and thought, “Did anyone even notice I was there?” If so, you are not alone. In this episode, we're getting into what it really means to have presence, not fake confidence, not being the loudest voice, but the kind of presence that sticks with people long after you've left the room.

    We’ll talk about why presence is often the silent deal-maker (or deal-breaker), and how you can tap into it without pretending to be someone you're not.

    What’s in it for you?

    • Learn why your great ideas might not be landing—and how presence can change that.
    • Understand the invisible signals that make people take you seriously (or not).
    • Bust the myth that you have to be extroverted to have presence.
    • Get practical tips to show up with intention, even if you're nervous.
    • Discover the difference between being heard AND being remembered.

    If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or just plain invisible, this episode is your reminder, and your roadmap, for how to own the room without raising your voice or rubbing people the wrong way.

    Resources:

    PREP Model (Point, Reason, Example, Point)

    Executive Presence 2.0: Leadership in an Age of Inclusion (Hardcover) | Harvard Book Store

    Executive Warfare


    Support the show

    Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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    29 mins
  • S04E03: From Ignored to Influential: How To Master Being Heard
    May 13 2025

    Tired of being ignored, overlooked, or misunderstood? Here’s the harsh truth: communication is the real currency of influence, and most people — including executives — are terrible at it.


    In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the common communication mistakes that quietly destroy credibility and opportunity. Learn how to frame your messages to tap into self-interest, shift your language so they listen, master emotional and outcome-driven messaging, and use our simple 3-question tool to immediately boost your ability to persuade, connect, and be remembered.

    What's In It For You?
    You'll walk away knowing exactly how to:
    ✅ Craft messages people actually listen to and act on
    ✅ Influence conversations, decisions, and even careers — including your own
    ✅ Position yourself as a leader others want to follow

    Master these skills and you'll have a competitive edge most people will never even see coming.

    Ready to stop being ignored and start being impossible to overlook?
    We've got your back!

    References:

    What does WIIFM Mean (and Why is it Important?)

    Support the show

    Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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    24 mins
  • S04E02: For Those Who Need Help Defining Their Future
    May 6 2025

    Ever been asked, “Where do you want to be in 5 or 10 years?” and your brain just… blanked? Yeah, most people have that reaction — and honestly, it’s not your fault. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-world, no-fluff process I’ve used with tons of people to help them figure out what they actually want from their career (and life), even if they’re starting from zero.

    I’ll walk you through the exact steps that helped me go from burnout and confusion to building a career I’m proud of — and how you can do the same.

    Here’s what we’re getting into:

    • Why it’s totally normal to not know your “dream job” (and how to start figuring it out)
    • A simple framework to help you discover your why
    • The truth about full-time jobs, freelancing, and starting your own thing — and what fits you best
    • How to tell if you’re more of a generalist or a specialist (and why it matters)

    If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or just ready for something new, this episode is your starting point. You might be one conversation away from a new vision for your life — let’s make it this one.

    Support the show

    Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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    32 mins
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