How do others experience you? How do you want them to? And what happens when the gap between the two grows wide enough to affect your leadership, culture, or credibility?
In this episode of the Revolving Change Podcast, Jorge Loebl and Joanna take on the deep, nuanced topic of perception management—what it is, what it isn’t, and how leaders can use it constructively without falling into manipulation.
This isn’t about image for image’s sake. It’s about being intentional about how your behavior, tone, and choices create an experience for others—and how that experience shapes your leadership legacy.
Key Insight: Perception management isn’t pretending to be someone you’re not. It’s aligning who you believe you are with how others actually experience you—through honesty, feedback, and consistency.
This episode explores:
- The difference between managing perception and manipulating image
- Why intention, transparency, and feedback are critical to doing it ethically
- How identity roles shape how we act—and how we’re perceived—across different environments
- Practical advice for aligning your internal identity with external experience
Watch the Full Podcast Episode
From boardroom dynamics to personal emails, Jorge and Joanna break down how perception shows up in everyday leadership—and how to consciously manage it without compromising authenticity.
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You’ll hear real examples, hard truths, and skill-based advice for navigating perception in business, leadership, and life—especially when stakes are high and misunderstandings are costly.
Final Thought: Who You Are Isn’t Always What They See
You may be confident, calm, and intentional—but come across as cold, defensive, or aggressive.
You may think you’re being direct—while others interpret it as rude.
Perception is reality to the person experiencing it.
And the only way to bridge the gap is through feedback, role awareness, and communication that reflects your true intent.
If you’ve ever been misunderstood as a leader—or worried that people don’t “get you”—this episode is your reset button.
Lead with Clarity—Not Assumption
You can’t control what others think. But you can manage what they see, hear, and feel from you—intentionally, skillfully, and ethically.
Start building that version of leadership now:
- Visit our Memberships page to get the coaching, structure, and cultural tools you need to lead perception from the inside out.
- Or explore our Resources page for frameworks and tools to help you align your actions with your impact.
You don’t need a script.
You need reflection, feedback, and consistent leadership identity.