The New Rules of Influence

CareerCast - Life-long Career Development

Lida Citroen

Have you ever been told you need more “executive presence” to succeed without any guidelines on how to do this? You are not alone. Lida Citroën, CEO and founder of LIDA360, award-winning branding and reputation management expert, and author of The New Rules of Influence, created a new model to help you focus your message, be heard, and expand your influence – with authenticity. In this CareerCast, Lida shared her accessible approach, specific strategies, and actionable steps to help you advance in your current role, make a career pivot, or grow an entrepreneurial venture. Join us for a fresh perspective on influence that will transform the way you navigate your career and life.

Aired August 15, 2024

Lida Citroën

CEO and Founder, LIDA360, LLC

Lida Citroën (@LIDA360) is an executive coach, personal branding, and reputation management authority helping global executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders manage how they’re perceived and drive them toward ideal opportunities. She has helped thousands of individuals in more than 30 countries gain a fresh perspective on how to position themselves for success.

Before starting her company, Lida spent 20 years in corporate marketing, PR, and business development leading global product and services companies across multiple industries in positioning and building their brands. In 2008, she formed LIDA360, LLC and built a reputation as an award-winning author and executive consultant, in-demand keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and go-to source for media interviews.

She is proud to work with international clients, including Google, GE Healthcare, Barclay’s, HP, SAP, LinkedIn, Monster.com, JPMorgan Chase, SiriusXM, Mazda North America, The Port Authority of NY and NJ, SHRM, Johnson & Johnson, and many others.

As a professional keynote speaker and presenter, Lida's popular TEDx Talk, Talks at Google presentation, and numerous courses on LinkedIn Learning showcase her empowering coaching style and message. She is also a faculty member for the Institute for Management Studies, presenting seminars throughout the United States. Lida routinely teaches in-depth and actionable programs on personal branding, digital (online) influence, executive presence, reputation management and risk, and leadership positioning.

A writer for Entrepreneur.comMilitary.com, and SWAAY.com Lida has authored countless articles and is featured in the media for her work, including Time Magazine, MSNBC, Fortune Magazine, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur.com, Military.com, Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, US News & World Report, HR News, US Weekly, Investment News, Money Watch, HuffPost, Monster.com, and more.

Lida has authored seven award-winning books:

  • The New Rules of Influence: How to authentically build trust, drive change, and make an impact
  • Reputation 360: Jumpstart your career by building a positive personal brand
  • Control the Narrative: The executive's guide to building, pivoting and repairing your reputation
  • Success After Service: How to take control of your job search and career after military duty
  • Your Next Mission: A personal branding guide for the military-to-civilian transition
  • Engaging with Veteran Talent: A quick and practical guide to sourcing, hiring, onboarding and developing Veteran employees

A passionate supporter of the military community, Lida volunteers her time to help veterans transitioning to civilian careers, assist employers who seek to hire military talent, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Project Sanctuary. Her work with veterans comes from gratitude for their sacrifice.

The New Rules of Influence: How to Authentically Build Trust, Drive Change, and Make an Impact by Lida Citroën (2024)

The Score That Matters: Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead by Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps (2024)

Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference by Guy Kawasaki (2024)

red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math) by James Rhee (2024)

Executive Presence 2.0: Leadership in an Age of Inclusion by Sylvia Ann Hewlett (2023)

Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B Cialdini PhD (2021)

Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark (2015)

Be the Best at What Matters Most: The Only Strategy You’ll Ever Need by Joe Calloway (2013)

Managing Brand You: 7 Steps to Creating Your Most Successful Self by Jerry S. Wilson and Ira Blumenthal (2008)

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