A Quick Guide to Influence

5 tactics that (actually) work

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Do you have the influence you want? Do you have real leverage at work or in your business? Most don’t, and unfortunately, many don’t think much about it. But they should…and so should you. 

The ability to influence is a fundamental currency of business power. It’s how many rise, some scale, and others build. Yet, while coaching business execs and founders, I've watched brilliant leaders consistently underestimate how much their success hinges on their capability to effectively hold influence. They’ve underrated how much firepower it can bring.

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There are fantastic books written about influence, but this article is meant to be a brief read for those of you too busy moving to dedicate to a full-length book. This contains specific elements you can think about now and immediately put into action. Think of it as a cheat sheet of sorts.

The most successful leaders I've worked with understand the power of influence and are intentional about it. After all, your expertise and fantastic ideas, products, or company mean little if you can’t move people to action. 

Let's cut through the noise and get to actionable items that actually work.