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Episode 27 - Lead to Serve, Serve to Scale: The Hidden Power of Influence

The Game Changer With Dr. Sharalyn

Release Date: 12/11/2025

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In this week’s conversation, Kurt Uhlir — accomplished executive, operator, and global speaker — dismantles one of leadership’s oldest misconceptions: that authority is the source of power. In reality, influence multiplies when leaders choose to serve.

Kurt brings decades of experience leading high-growth companies and elite teams. In this episode, he reveals why the leaders who scale organizations — the ones whose teams outperform, innovate, and stay committed — are those who practice strategic service, not performative leadership.

Together, we explore why the organizations built on trust, service, and empowered cultures are the ones that win.

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If you’re ready to build teams that execute with consistency, trust, and resilience…
Start by serving the people you lead.

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