100: The Missing Leadership Skill Nobody Talks About in 2024 | Reagan Cannon
Reagan Cannon, former Amazon executive and global leadership coach, shares why great work alone won’t get you promoted—and what truly sets successful leaders apart. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Reagan explore the concept of relational courage, the critical skill of building strategic workplace relationships, challenging respectfully, and showing up authentically. Drawing from her journey leading 10,000 people at Amazon and her current coaching practice, Reagan breaks down what it really takes to scale into senior leadership.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Reagan Cannon’s Journey:
Relational Courage = Career Acceleration – Learn how authenticity and strategic relationships are key to leadership advancement.
Stop Being “Good,” Start Being Strategic – Understand why being liked or helpful isn’t enough to secure a seat at the table.
Lead with Clarity and Connection – Discover how to scale communication and influence as your leadership responsibilities grow.
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Reagan Cannon has spent over 20 years leading at the highest levels of global organizations including Amazon and AT&T. She now empowers emerging and established leaders through her “Reagan’s Rules” framework, keynote speaking, and executive coaching. Her work focuses on helping high-performers—especially women—unlock career acceleration by developing the relational skills that matter most.
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