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Become a Person of Influence
Jo Miller
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I HAVE SOME UNIQUE KOALAFICATIONS
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Are you the best kept secret in the organization?
Are you the best kept secret in your organization?
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“In my company, influencing skills are the single most important success factor after knowing your job.” JoAnna Sohovich, CEO The Chamberlain Group
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Are influence and power good or bad?
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Are influence and power good or bad?
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Try to influence a situation
Become a person of influence
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The Fundamental Truth about Influencing…
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The Fundamental Truth about Influencing…
Our behavior teaches people how to treat us.
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“You can influence others in every conversation you have
“You can influence others in every conversation you have. In a subtle way, we convey our confidence and professionalism in every interaction that we have with co-workers, customers, superiors and subordinates.” Laurie Oare, Division President U.S. Foodservice
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Characteristics of an influential role model
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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Expertise Influence The influence that comes from your background, qualifications, experience and accomplishments.
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“It’s not what you know and it’s not who you know
“It’s not what you know and it’s not who you know. It’s who knows what you know.” Nora Denzel, Board Director, Ericsson and AMD
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Make your expertise visible
Early career Work less! Promote your accomplishments Mid-level Volunteer for high-profile assignments Senior-level Build your “brand” as an industry leader Speak on panels, at conferences, and in the media
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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Resources Influence Negotiating the resources you need to do your job well.
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Build your resources influence
Early Career Become a good negotiator Learn leading without authority Mid-level Developmental delegating Understand how finances and budgets work Senior-level Be a mentor, sponsor, and talent scout
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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Informational Influence
Keeping a finger on the pulse of what is going on in your organization, industry, and in your profession.
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Be an informational powerhouse
Have some go-to sources of information. Pay attention to new projects, opportunities, re-orgs, personnel changes, resource allocations, budgets, legislation, innovation, market intelligence, etc. Network with other “informational powerhouses”. Filter useful information from gossip or noise.
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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Relationships Influence
The influence that comes naturally with having a network of authentic relationships across your organization, industry, and profession.
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The most important asset you will build in your career
Your Network (Your “Sphere of Influence”)
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Relationships Influence
Build a supportive network of allies, collaborators, influencers, mentors and sponsors.
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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Self-evaluation What are your strong sources of influence?
Which do you want to strengthen? How?
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4 Sources of Influence 4. Expertise 3. Resources 2. Informational
1. Relationships
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“It’s not enough to have a bright idea
“It’s not enough to have a bright idea. I have seen too many projects led by great, passionate people fail because they tried to be the lone influencer. You have to get the right people in the boat with you. You have to engage the entire human fabric.” Sophie Vandebroek, CTO, Xerox
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