In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Gary Ross about building relationships with the C-Suite. Gary shares that there is more that having a seat at the table, we must be a strategic advisor. They discuss the need to leverage your expertise and how to do this. This is a great conversation to help you understand the C-Suite and how you can communicate with them better. Gary Ross is a workplace communication expert and trainer. He trains and coaches people from the C-Suite to the production line to be a better communicator.  Gary shares the best way to communicate with the C-Suite. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.