What happens when a leader’s need to understand runs up against a team’s need to execute?

In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin unpack Intellectual Curiosity - a trait that drives deeper understanding but can create friction when not well-managed.

Cynthia shares real-world moments where her curiosity collided with others’ preferences for brevity. Together, the hosts explore how to balance the hunger for clarity with the communication needs of different roles and personalities.

You’ll learn:

• When intellectual curiosity becomes a strength - and when it overwhelms
• How leaders can communicate why they're asking, not just what
• The difference between curiosity for learning and curiosity for progress
• How trust, communication, and alignment shape how questions are received
• Practical strategies to build understanding across technical and non-technical roles.

Whether you lead with questions or work with someone who does, this episode offers practical insights to transform curiosity into connection - and friction into flow.

Ready to explore your leadership traits? Connect with us on LinkedIn or visit www.plllab.com to see how we transform leadership intelligence into return-driven action.

Why do some leaders thrive in the weeds while others miss critical details?

In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin explore the leadership trait of detail orientation - when it matters, when it doesn’t, and how to build systems that support it.

From Cynthia’s real-world story of a client stuck in big-picture thinking, to Drea’s insights from platform data, they unpack how detail orientation functions across roles - and why more isn’t always better.

A CEO may not need deep detail skills if the right teammates are in place, but when a whole leadership team is low on this trait, performance risk emerges.

You’ll learn:

• When detail orientation is essential - and when it can be delegated
• How to spot team imbalances that affect execution
• Development strategies that use systems, not just habits
• Why detail skills must align with both role and team dynamics.

Whether you’re detail-driven or not, this episode offers practical insight into making detail orientation a team asset - not a leadership gap.

Ready to explore your leadership traits? Connect with us on LinkedIn or visit www.plllab.com to see how we transform leadership intelligence into return-driven action.

What happens when a leader shows up as their authentic self? Trust deepens, alignment accelerates, and organizations become more resilient and high-performing.

In this episode, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin explore authenticity as a measurable leadership trait - one that plays a critical role in shaping culture and driving business outcomes.

Backed by insights and analytics from our platforms - they break down how authenticity links directly to two essential cultural dimensions: trust and alignment.

Through contrasting real-world examples, the conversation reveals what authenticity looks like in action - and what happens when it’s missing.

You’ll hear how one CEO builds trust and alignment by openly sharing her mission, values, and personality across work and life. In contrast, another leader’s guarded approach creates cultural friction, despite technical competence.

Authenticity isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a developable trait that drives measurable impact. Cynthia and Drea outline a clear path for growth, starting with self-awareness, personal reflection, and support from leaders or coaches.

The episode also underscores authenticity’s link to personal fulfillment. When leaders act in alignment with their values, they don’t just perform better - they experience greater meaning in their work.

Whether you're building a leadership bench or developing your own leadership style, this episode offers practical takeaways for leading with clarity, trust, and impact.

Ready to explore your leadership traits? Connect with us on LinkedIn or visit www.plllab.com to see how we transform leadership intelligence into return-driven action.