PWH 10. MOUSE vs. LION: Strengthen These Characteristics to Help You Lead the Conversation

Author: Podcast With Her
Published: Mon 10 Mar 2025
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In today’s episode, I dive into a powerful concept I recently learned from The Diary of a CEO podcast featuring Evy Poumpouras. We explore the four conversation archetypes, with a deep focus on the mouse vs. the lion—two contrasting styles of communication.

Are you someone who tends to sit back, listen, and absorb? Or do you take the lead, guiding conversations and sharing your voice?

If you've ever struggled with speaking up, leading conversations, or valuing your voice, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How our communication styles resemble different animals
The difference between the mouse (listener) and the lion (leader)
How The Midnight Library inspired self-reflection on regrets and decision-making
How I trained myself to be more vocal and confident in conversations
The importance of balancing learning and action
Why podcasting is the perfect space to step into your lion leadership

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