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A Leader’s First Step to Effective Influence

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Guest post from Dan Mann Leadership is about one thing: influencing adult behavior. In our positions as leaders—whether that’s as a manager, owner, coach or something less traditional—our daily task is to influence the decisions of those under our charge. The first step in influence, for example, is simple: establish context.

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Leading through Long Term Influence

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Guest post by Great Leadership regular contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Webster’s Dictionary defines a “leader” as a person who has commanding authority or influence”. I would argue that in the 21st century it’s all about influence, not authority. What are the critical methods to leadership influence?

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Why Persuade When You Can Influence?

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Then when we asked those people, “Who influenced you most to become who you are and the way you are?” People went on to tell us who were a real influence on them and then they also shined a light on people who they know and admire who are great influencers. and connected influence where your focus is on “What’s In It For Them?”.

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This month''s Carnival is hosting by Becky Robinson at her blog Weaving Influence. Becky Robinson leadership development carnival Weaving Influence' The May Leadership Development is up! You can find it right here. She''s also including their Twitter handles, so be sure to follow them and add them to your leadership lists.

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To be the Best, Invest in Relationships AND Results

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It’s not just her expertise in AI, blockchain, social media, and the Internet of things that makes her such an effective influencer. It is her dedication to creating and maintaining relationships, online and in real life, every day, that boosts her influence. Tamara has written in the past that “engagement is key.”

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Brands, Leadership and the Climate Crisis

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In the context of my new book, Influencers & Revolutionaries , the issues concerned have been epitomised by Greta Thunberg’s call for systematic change in her speeches at the UN, and via the global protests organised by the Extinction Rebellion movement.

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Your Company Language- is it Driving the Results you Want?

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It is more about the language being used that influences the culture and ultimate success of your company. Who are key influencers of your company language? There are influencers in your organization who often impact the language of others. How does your language influence performance and decision making?

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