In this episode of The Power of Influence: Leadership in Action, Paulette J. Sterling explores the psychology behind organizational commitment —why some employees go above and beyond while others quietly withdraw.

Grounded in decades of research and Paulette’s own study on influence behaviors, this episode breaks down:

The difference between commitment, compliance, and resistance

• The three components of commitment: affective, continuance, and normative
• Why the manager–subordinate relationship predicts commitment
• How influence behaviors shape motivation and loyalty
• Practical ways leaders can strengthen commitment through meaning, trust, and identification

Perfect for leaders navigating change, building culture, or trying to inspire deeper ownership and engagement.

Key themes: organizational commitment, leadership influence, motivation, emotional intelligence, workplace culture, Caribbean leadership, Leader–Member Exchange,employee engagement.

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This Insight Drop gives you a simple, powerful 60‑second practice to strengthen trust — the foundation of leadership influence. Paulette J. Sterling shares a daily reset that helps leaders build psychological safety, deepen connection, and increase team commitment through small, intentional moments.

You’ll learn:

• Why trust is built in micro‑moments
• How acknowledgment increases emotional safety
• A four‑step trust‑building technique you can use immediately
• How tone and presence shape influence

Perfect for leaders who want to strengthen relationships and build trust without long meetings or complex strategies.

Key themes: leadership influence, trust in leadership, emotional intelligence, communication skills, psychological safety, workplace culture, Caribbean leadership.

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In this episode of The Power of Influence: Leadership in Action, Paulette J. Sterling breaks down the truth every leader must understand: trust is the real currency of influence. Titles don’t create commitment — trust does.

You’ll learn:

• Why trust matters more than authority
• The three pillars of the Trust Triangle: Competence, Care and Consistency
• How leaders accidentally break trust without realizing it
• The emotional intelligence behaviours that strengthen trust daily
• A simple, powerful trust-repair script you can use immediately

Whether you're leading a team, managing change or building a culture of psychological safety, this episode gives you the tools to influence with clarity, confidence and emotional intelligence.

This episode is perfect for:
Leaders, managers, executives, HR professionals, emerging leaders, and anyone committed to building stronger relationships and higher‑performing teams.

Key themes:
Leadership influence, trust in leadership, emotional intelligence, workplace culture, psychological safety, communication skills, Caribbean leadership, modern management.

Listen now and learn why your influence grows at the speed of trust. And...

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