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Influence Skills for Leaders and Managers

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Overview

Learn how to develop and use the skill of influence to lead and manage people and get things done on teams and within organizations.

Syllabus

Introduction

Influencing at the leadership level
Myths and truths about influence
Assess your leadership influence

1. Using Influence to Manage Your Team

Inspiring your team to act
Holding your team accountable
Influencing different personalities
Modeling the way

2. Using Organizational Influence to Get Things Done

Developing organizational awareness
Building relationships with stakeholders
Influencing outcomes through others
Using influence to advocate for your team
Navigating power struggles
Pushing back tactfully

3. Using Influence for Visibility and Impact

Earning authority and autonomy
Building a braintrust
Gaining visibility for team accomplishments
Getting executive buy-in

Conclusion

Influence for the greatest good

Taught by

Melody Wilding

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4.7 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 543 ratings

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