Episode 330: Becoming a Leader People CHOOSE to Follow.

Whitney Faires is an internationally recognized executive coach and leadership expert who helps leaders in organizations of all shapes and sizes create stronger connections, achieve record-setting performance levels, and ultimately advance faster in their careers. As we kick off the 2026 year, Whiney joins the show to share an insightful perspective on why every leader must be intentional about how they choose to have influence…and why they need to become a leader worth following. Her 5 point framework on Magnetic Leadership is something every leader will benefit from as we discuss why intentional leadership is required to break free from status quo. This is an episode that will have you taking notes, re-thinking how you create influence, and finding ways to better connect to each member of your team. You can connect with Whitney on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about Whitney and her team here. You can book a strategy call with Whitney here. For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United Here. Be sure to check out the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel here. And you can connect with Rob or learn more about the Jeppsen Performance Group here.