The Next Level Leader w/ David Fung

<p>Authority Isn't Influence: David Fung on Leading Change, Building Trust, and Why Great Leaders Are Great Teammates First</p><p><br /></p><p>Ever gotten a promotion and expected people to finally listen to you? Executive coach David Fung joins Jon Harris to explain why authority without influence is just dictatorship, and breaks down the science-backed framework leaders need to build trust, drive change, and stop leading alone.</p><p><br /></p><p>David Fung left a 23-year career in tech, including years in high-pressure technical sales, to become a leadership and executive coach. He now works with executives and executive teams navigating major transitions, helping them lead through chaos in their personal lives, work lives, and team dynamics.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><p>Why authority without influence is dictatorship, and what true influence actually requires</p><p>The 3 elements of influence: connection, credibility, and relevance</p><p>Why great leaders must be great teammates before they can lead others well</p><p>The 3-part science of change: vision, dissatisfaction, and willingness</p><p>Jack Welch's approach to leading change: what it is, why it's happening, and what's in it for them</p><p>Why "leadership is lonely" is a myth, and how to build community as a senior leader</p><p>How self-leadership and modeling vulnerability build trust for after-action reviews</p><p>Why AI is disrupting outdated processes and spreadsheets before it disrupts leadership jobs</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><em><strong>Connect with David Fung:</strong></em></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://coachfulcoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://coachfulcoaching.com/</a></p><p><strong>Social Media Links: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@coachfulcoaching" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@coachfulcoaching</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachfulcoaching/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/coachfulcoaching/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfung2/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfung2/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Hosted by Jon Harris on The Next Level Leader Podcast, bringing you practical tools and methodologies from top leadership voices to help you take your leadership to the next level.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0