The Expressive Advantage: Leading with Energy, Emotion & Self-Awareness

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What’s it like to manage—or be —the loudest voice in the room? In this episode, Christine sits down with Greg Shamie to explore the expressive social style: the high-energy, idea-sparking, people-centered leaders who light up meetings, connect quickly, and often get mislabeled as “too much.” Together, they unpack the strengths and growing edges of expressives, how they show up in teams, and why structure and preparation are just as important as spontaneity. Whether you’re an expressive leader yourself or managing one on your team, this episode will help you understand what drives them, what drains them, and how to bring out their best—without dimming their light. In This Episode: The expressive style explained: strengths, instincts, and energy How expressives impact team dynamics (for better or worse) Why expressives need structure to thrive—and may not ask for it Coaching an expressive through growth moments, setbacks, and burnout Using the Situational Leadership model to support expressive team members at every stage The power of recognition, preparation, and authentic connection Christine’s Takeaway: “Expressives don’t need to be toned down.