The skills that decide who actually leads

Hey friends,

You can have the title. I want the trust.

People don’t follow roles.

They follow how you make them feel.

I have watched teams ignore titles and lean into leaders they trust.

Trust is built in small moments, not big speeches.

But first, a quick build-in-public update…

▶️ The Skills That Put Me on That Stage

When I got invited to speak at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, it wasn’t because I had the biggest audience in the room.

I didn’t (MrBeast had me there…).

It wasn’t because I was the loudest.

I’m not.

It was because of skills.

Clear thinking.
Simple communication.
Understanding what creators actually need.
Turning ideas into products that solve real problems.

That’s it.

When I spoke about building and selling digital products, I wasn’t sharing theory.

I was sharing systems.

Frameworks.

Methods.

Things people could use the next day.

And that’s when it clicked for me.

The future does not belong to the most talented.

It belongs to the most useful.

AI & Data.
Strategic Thinking.
Customer Focus.
Idea Generation.

These aren’t buzzwords.

They’re leverage.

When you stack the right skills, you become hard to ignore.

When you package those skills into digital products, you become hard to replace.

That’s the part most people miss.

You don’t need 1 billion followers.

You need one skill used well.

That’s what I teach.

That’s what we build inside creatyl.

And that’s why this matters more than ever.

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A Quick Note

If you’ve ever thought, “I have knowledge… I just don’t know how to turn it into something I can earn from,” this is for you.

This Thursday, I’m hosting a free live session.

I’ll show you, step by step, how to take what you know and shape it into a clear digital offer.

No fluff. No complicated tech. Just a simple structure you can follow.

If you’re ready to move from thinking to earning, come join us live.

👉 Come build yours with me

Leadership is not a title.

It is the feeling people have after they work with you.

Today we are going to help you master this by using:

‘Periodic Table of Leadership'.

Let’s dive in!

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4 Real-World Ways to Use This at Work

1. Your team looks disengaged during a big project

Scenario: Deadlines are close, but energy is low and no one is taking ownership.

Start with observation, not accusation.
- Say, “I’ve noticed we seem quieter than usual. What’s feeling unclear right now?”
Let silence do its job. People often speak after a pause, not during noise.
Ask each person to state one priority for the week in one sentence.
- Clarity drives action.
Assign direct ownership out loud:
- “Who is responsible for this step?”
End with a visible recap of next steps so no one leaves guessing.
Clear direction restores momentum faster than pressure.

2. A high performer is becoming difficult to work with

Scenario: They deliver results but create tension across the team.

Address it early and in private. Delayed feedback makes things worse.
Lead with respect:
- “Your results are strong. I want to talk about how we’re working together.”
Describe behavior, not character. Focus on what happened, not who they are.
Explain impact clearly:
- “After that comment, the room went silent.”
Ask for a better standard moving forward:
- “What would strong collaboration look like next time?”
Agree on one clear behavior change and follow up within two weeks.
Results matter. So does how people feel working beside you.

3. You need to give tough feedback

Scenario: Someone is underperforming and avoiding accountability.

Write down the exact gap between expectation and result before the meeting.
Open direct and calm:
- “The expectation was X. The result was Y.”
Pause. Let them respond fully before jumping in.
Ask: “What got in the way?” to uncover real obstacles.
Shift to solutions quickly:
- “What needs to change this week?”
Set a specific review date and put it on the calendar.
Feedback without a timeline turns into repetition.

4. You’re stepping into a new leadership role

Scenario: You’ve been promoted and now lead former peers.

Set the tone early:
- “My job is to remove obstacles and keep us aligned.”
Make expectations visible within the first week. No guessing games.
Ask, “What is slowing you down right now?” and listen carefully.
Ask, “What should we stop doing?” to surface hidden friction.
Act quickly on at least one suggestion to show you mean it.
Schedule short one-on-ones to understand strengths and goals.
Authority comes from position.
Respect comes from consistent action.

1. Make Yourself Hard to Replace

Scenario: You feel like parts of your job could be automated.

Pick two skills that work well together.
Then:
- List 5 tasks you do each week.
- Rewrite them using those skills.
Example:
- Not “send reports.”
- But “use AI to find patterns and give clear recommendations.”
Small wording shifts change how people see your value.
Value changes pay.

2. Turn One Skill Into a Simple Offer

Scenario: You want a side income but feel stuck.

Pick one skill people already ask you about.
Get specific.
- Not “AI.”
- But “AI prompts for busy lawyers.”
Then:
- Share one useful tip online.
- Offer a checklist or short guide.
- Build a small paid product around it.
Focused skills sell faster than broad ideas.

3. Package What You Know

Scenario: You have knowledge but no product.

Choose one skill from the list.
Break it into:
- Common mistakes
- A clear method
- A simple action plan
Turn it into a PDF, template, or short course.
If you need a place to host and sell it, go to creatyl.com.
One strong skill, packaged clearly, can become real income.

Want to read more? Go here to download the infographic.

Here's how you can make it real today:

Step 1: Choose your element

Look at the Periodic Table of Leadership.
Pick one quality you want to improve today. Just one.
Choose the one that would have helped most in a recent tough moment.

Step 2: Set your trigger moment

Decide when you will use it.
- In your next meeting
- During a 1:1
- When replying to an email
- When tension shows up
Write a short reminder somewhere visible:
- “Use my leadership skill.”

Step 3: Take one visible action

When your moment comes:
- Pause briefly.
- Ask yourself, “What does this skill look like right now?”
- Do one clear action that shows it.
Keep it small but obvious.

Step 4: Notice the shift

After the moment passes, reflect:
- Did the tone change?
- Did people respond differently?
- Did the path forward feel clearer?

Step 5: Lock it in

Before your day ends, write one line:
- “Today I led with ______ and it changed ______.”
Leadership grows through repetition.

AI Prompt: “Act as a leadership coach and workplace strategist. Help me apply the Periodic Table of Leadership daily challenge in a real and practical way today.

Leadership Skill I Chose: [Insert one skill from the table]
Upcoming Situation Today: [Describe a real meeting, email, decision, or conversation]
Current Challenge: [What feels hard about this situation?]
My Goal for This Interaction: [What result do I want?]

Provide:

A short explanation of what this leadership skill looks like in behavior, not theory, in this exact situation.
One clear sentence I can say during the interaction that reflects this skill.
One question I can ask that shows this skill in action.
One mistake I should avoid that would weaken my leadership in this moment.
A simple 10-second mental reset I can use right before the interaction.
One reflection question to ask myself at the end of the day to measure whether I led well.

Keep the advice practical, specific to my situation, and easy to apply immediately.
Use simple wording.
Focus on real workplace behavior, not abstract ideas.”