Leadership and influence often co-exist-but one can be very influential without formal leadership credentials. Thoughtfully influencing others is an important tool. Project completion, successful committee work, giving your ideas traction, and, growing professional reputations all require this skill.
How to Figure Out How Much Influence You Have at Work
Your value should not be defined by your formal organizational role. Informal power can help you mobilize resources, drive change, and create value for the organization as well as yourself
4 Key Influence Skills to Strengthen Your Ability to Influence Others
Influencing others is essential, but it’s more than just giving commands. See how leaders who inspire, persuade, and encourage can create a common goal and achieve results.
3 Simple Ways for Women to Rethink Office Politics and Wield More Influence at Work
Based on this research, the author suests three simple strategies women can use to build their influence at work.
Great Leaders Understand Why Small Gestures Matter
Successful companies and leaders think differently from everyone else. But they also care more than everyone else