Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast

Ignite your company culture with the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast.

Author: Nicole Greer

Ignite your company culture with the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast! We bring together incredible leaders, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and expert visionaries to share the secrets to their success, explore real-world challenges, and reveal what it truly takes to lead with energy, passion, and purpose as a VIBRANT Leader. Tune in every week as Nicole Greer dives deep with a new inspiring guest, delivering fresh insights and actionable wisdom to elevate your leadership game! Subscribe now and leave a review to help drive the future of creating vibrant workplaces! Need a speaker, trainer, or coach? Visit our website today: www.vibrantculture.com Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/ Want to be a guest on the show? Email Nicole@vibrantculture.com
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8 Power Skills (Not “Soft Skills”) Every Leader Needs with Nanci Appleman-Vassil
Episode 258
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026

What if “soft skills” are actually the most powerful leadership skills you can have?In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with leadership expert Nanci Appleman-Vassil to break down the 8 power skills every leader must have to build strong teams, improve communication, and create a thriving work culture.From reading the energy in a room to giving feedback that actually drives change, these leadership skills are not optional—they’re essential for leaders who want to show up with clarity, confidence, and real impact.If you’re a leader, manager, or business owner looking to improve engagement, strengthen communication, and build accountability on your team—this conversation is your playbook.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why “soft skills” are actually power skills✔️ How to build a strong organizational culture✔️ How leaders communicate effectively✔️ How to improve team communication and accountability✔️ Leadership strategies that work in real businesses✔️ Practical approaches to project management and team performanceThe 8 Power Skills Every Leader Must Have:00:04:04 Reading the Room: Picking up on energy, body language, and engagement00:13:51 Giving Meaningful Feedback: Why telling isn’t feedback00:14:23 Addressing Issues in the Moment: Stop waiting, start leading00:17:25 Staying Curious Instead of Judgmental: Engage instead of label00:24:15 Building Self-Awareness: Understanding yourself and others00:30:53 Adapting Your Communication Style: Move beyond “this is just how I am”00:32:26 Creating Psychological Safety: Prevent disengagement and turnover00:36:19 Connecting Strategy to People: Align plans with real humansWant to build a stronger work culture, improve leadership, and create a thriving team? You’re in the right place.Connect with Nanci:18 Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make: https://a.co/d/069ec1ZwNanci's Website: https://www.nanciapplemanvassil.com/APLS Group Website: https://aplsgroup.com/Nanci's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanciapplemanvassil/APLS Group LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/281681/admin/dashboard/FREE DOWNLOAD: You're on the Workplace Stage https://talk.ac/nanci (Code: KIND)Learn more about training, coaching, and courses at https://vibrantculture.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer/For speaking inquiries: https://vibrantculture.com/speaker-kit-request/Download our training catalog: https://vibrantculture.com/catalog-request/Want to be a guest? Send your request to podcast@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/SMbxA90bfXE