In this episode of Heighten Your 6th Sense, host Shaun Green sits down with Eric Staples, a chemist turned marketing strategist, to explore the real difference between influence and authority and why the most effective leaders focus on people, not power.

Eric shares his journey from science to storytelling and reveals how understanding human behavior, communication, and mindset can help leaders create lasting impact inside organizations. From learning how to move people from resistance to support to mastering the Head, Heart, and Gut decision making model, this conversation uncovers the psychology behind effective leadership and authentic influence.Discover practical insights on:- How to build trust and inspire alignment in any team- Why people don’t fear change, they fear loss- How great communicators make their ideas land- The secret to leading with empathy, clarity, and purpose- How to run meetings that actually get resultsWhether you are a business leader, entrepreneur, or creative professional, this episode will help you understand how real influence is not about control, it is about connection.Tune in and learn how to elevate your leadership by focusing on what truly matters: people.#leadership#greatleaders#influence#communication#emotionalintelligence#authenticleadership#peoplecenteredleadership#leadershipmindset#professionalgrowth#storytelling#leadershipskills#selfimprovement#mindset#growthmindset#leadershipdevelopment#inspiration#careergoals#businessleadership#leadershippodcast#heightenyour6thsense