The Elegance of Soft Power - Mind Shift Podcast

[@stephenp.rogers5922]

Your candidness between you two as father & son in the context of both family & ministry is great! I appreciate your differences. As a father of 4 myself with adult sons I can relate.

[@karimmorato4515]

Aaron, thank you for your honesty! They create the best conversations. I admired how you honor your father’s wisdom ❤

[@wusrllygoood]

Love every minute of this!!!

[@paulhanash8411]

"It was not the first command of the night!" 😂Too funny

[@aaroncmcmanus]

!!!!!! lol

[@PastorFury]

40:16 Beautiful metaphor/analogy

[@zinhlemkhize2332]

I'm so grateful for this conversation, I literally clicked because I've struggled with communication my whole life and now I've decided to really dedicate myself to make it better because it has costed me a lot of r/ships, I'm down to only my kids 😂😢 No family, no friends, work was hell. According to this, I've been 100% aggressively hard power where and when I had no authority or equity. The goal has been context, then conclusion where context is soft and conclusion is gel. Not hard as in like a direct command, but clear objectives so the other party is not floating, understanding exactly what my needs are. I feel hard is dictatorship, no room for love and compassion, not treating the other human as a person with a working mind. Especially is r/ships, to give people the option to choose to deliver without building up resentment.

[@markandjuby]

This episode was great! Love you guys and thank you so much for both of you guys honesty.

[@TKMprof]

🎤Bar of Episode: "the most powerful use of Soft Power is when you are able to lead people without a single command through Trust, Influence, & Perspective" (TIP) #Consensus #collaboration #collectiveAction #culturalUnity 💯

[@arvinsepehr9450]

Extremely valuable conversation -- thanks guys!

[@mishavanniekerk]

THANK YOU!

[@sandraaragon2246]

The power of asking-not telling

[@jennifersportel4976]

I think you would really benefit from looking into the Six Working Geniuses. Everything you’re discussing today about soft and hard power, super relates that concept and work productivity. I hope you take this to heart. I think that would be beneficial. Thank you for your podcast. Bless you!!!

[@livlynsey4371]

A friend of mine told me about the 6 WORKING GENIUSES a few months ago! What would you say for yourself personally was a major takeaway or benefit from discovering and learning your own working genius? Sometimes I need convincing lol 😉

[@21Manoftheyear]

Fantastic episode! Can you guys talk about how to use soft power without coming off as passive?

[@ConnorTGrim]

One of the best leadership conversations I’ve heard. Love this pod

[@MatteoLomarte]

Epic episode!

[@jsbv2865]

49:13 hahaha que buen episodio!🤯

[@davelarter5970]

Would also like to be a "test" for the 7 frequencies assessment if possible...learned that is Erwin's next book!!

[@LinchPin48]

I think we need both soft and hard power. I am a very stubborn individual. I am not proud of it, lol. If I believe something to be true, I need to be convinced in order to change my mind. In my relationship with God, there have been times where there are commands and no explanation and the message was very much "obey" and there have been times or areas in my life where God has taken a more gentle and subtle approach. Leadership is complicated because we are all a bit different. I think what makes soft leadership more efficient as Erwin says is that it is rooted in trust which cannot exist without a form of affection or love. When you respect or admire someone, often it is easier to listen to them. Hard leadership can feel abrasive and harsh, and almost entitled...as Aaron expressed, frustrating bc "I didn't need to have this conversation"... which can come off as harsh and uncaring...as if there was time wasted...(and idk Aaron, so this is not a rebuke, just a simple observation) I will say that personally I have experienced the frustration of desiring to keep someone from harm and being powerless to will someone to do what I know is best... in personal relationships, professional settings, and ministry..it is difficult to want more for people than they want for themselves, and I understand that is the greatest flaw to hard power in our human state.... God understands he gave us free will and he has no desire to choose for us, He desires our good and has outlined the path for us, and yet fully accepts our rejection of his wisdom and yet never considers the hefty price he paid as a waste of time, and I think that is something that is difficult for us humans to emulate... anyways, as always ty for another great conversation that sparks thought and debate.. ❤

[@MatteoLomarte]

Ps. How do you realize it's the "right time" for that 10% of hard power?

[@davelarter5970]

Another Great Discussion guys! Would it be possible to share Mosaic Core Values? Thanks!

[@ErwinRaphaelMcManus]

They are listed here! mosaic.org/about

[@davelarter5970]

Thanks, Erwin! Looking forward to new book this fall@@ErwinRaphaelMcManus

[@okayehere]

When is this assessment coming out? I’d love to know what my results are. I think I’m a soft power kind of person. 20:06

[@aaroncmcmanus]

officailly releasing this fall! unofficially in a few weeks !!

[@okayehere]

Woohoo! 🎉 I’m looking forward to it.

[@DommEllis]

Where can I get the orange hoodie??

[@francesco6012]

Dude needs to talk less & Erwin more 😭 respectfully

[@maribaudoin]

Just saying “respectfully” after you say something rude doesn’t change the fact that it’s rude.

[@Ejr123richard]

agree

[@livlynsey4371]

This podcast is a conversation not an interview so with that, it seems he speaks the appropriate amount!