{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 109: Brad Englert, Author of \u201cSpheres of Influence\u201d","description":" Brad Englert, founder of Brad Englert Advisory and author of  Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships, joins K.P. on the podcast to discuss his book.  &amp;nbsp;   Among the topics are the following:    the first conversation Brad believes everyone should have with a new boss\u2014and why it matters    the importance of managing expectations and what saying \u201cwhoa\u201d sounds like in a real conversation    what to do when you find yourself stuck in a dynamic where a peer seems to have more influence over the boss&amp;nbsp;    how to go about understanding your customers\u2019 goals if they do not articulate them clearly&amp;nbsp;    what any leader could be doing to build a safe and respectful work environment    &amp;nbsp;   Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships, published by Fast Company Press, is an Amazon bestseller in three key business categories.  This book is a must-read for emerging leaders looking to develop the skill of building effective, enduring business relationships \u2014 both within and outside their organizations.  &amp;nbsp;   Connect with Brad on LinkedIn:  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bradenglert\/   Get in touch with Brad:  https:\/\/bradenglert.com\/podcast&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The K.P. Wee Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/kpwee.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36637315\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36637315"}