Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But heres the thing: influence isnt all about titles. Wrapping It Up Influencing someone who doesnt report to you (especially if theyre condescending or outrank you) boils down to these fundamentals: Understand Their World Focus on their pressures, goals, and communication style. Ive been there, and it can be frustrating as hell.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But, they don’t do much to build a leader’s influence, reputation or impact. The post Authentic Leadership: 5 Big Mistakes that Can Derail Your Influence appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. What is authentic leadership? Authentic leadership is more than simply speaking up and sharing your truth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

Or, maybe you’re leading a fast-growing start-up, and it’s no longer feasible to have the direct influence you once had with every employee and customer. “Laura” (the person I had left in charge) just doesn’t have the influence you do. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

How do I have more impact and influence at work? Liz Wiseman’s book is based on research conducted with a variety of companies including Adobe, LinkedIn, SAP, to determine what behaviors affect someone’s influence at work. Increase Your Influence at Work (conversation highlights). They don’t engage in drama.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2025

The post One Easy Active Listening Skill Leaders Can Use for More Connection, Influence, and Better Conflict Resolution appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. 09:13] – Start with Curiosity, Not Judgment Learn how approaching conversations with genuine curiosity can transform relationships. [10:10]

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 21, 2025

Make Data Matter: Four Questions That Turn Info Into Influence You’ve been there. Your job—especially if you want to build trust and influence—is t urning data into insights that help people make smart decisions. Influence often comes down to presentation, and the best communicators flex to match their audience. Blank stares.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

You can’t influence people who are protecting themselves from you. Ethical influence requires free response. You can’t pressure someone into being influenced. Everything you do that causes people to protect themselves corrodes influence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2025

Youre influencing up and showing what human-centered leadership looks likeeven when its not modeled for you. Show up as a team player who creates warmth, even when the environment feels cold. Why Its Worth the Effort Youre not just trying to get on your bosss good side, youre demonstrating leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. If your manager asks you for information and your answers don’t build your influence, or worse, cause frustration, you probably made one of a few mistakes. You’ll have much more influence managing up when you add true value.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 3, 2023

12 Powerful Phrases to Help You Navigate Challenging Workplace Conflict The post How To Influence a Know-it-All at Work (Powerful Phrases For More Confidence) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. What advice do you have for someone dealing with a know-it-all colleague? What go-to powerful phrases would you recommend?

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CEO Insider

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When talking about a business leader with power, traditionally, the image that pops up in our minds is one of strong males like Jack Welch, the former CEO of GE, or Elon Musk, the CEO […] The post Servant Leadership, Powerful Results: The Invisible Influence appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2024

If you’ve answered their question without adding your perspective, you might miss a key opportunity to increase your influence and reduce their stress. Listen to this episode to: Discover the three critical questions to help you build trust, save time, and increase your influence with your manager.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 23, 2025

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from the field of neuroscience that reveal how quickly leaders can lose trust and with it, the ability to successfully drive peak performance in their organization. Hosted on Acast.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 22, 2025

This post explores five spontaneous impulses that dilute your influence. Spontaneous impulses feel natural, but they often sabotage leadership. You interrupt, defend, or avoid without thinking, and the damage builds up. Lead with intention, not impulse. Small shifts now prevent big regrets later.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Its harmony influences others, it can move people, and anyone looking at you will know what kind of person you really are. You consciously and intentionally have to bring your business, social, spiritual, and family lives together; each plays a part in who you are as a leader. When you do, your life is like a beautiful song.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 8, 2025

The heart of influence is connection, not force. Influence by Shifting from “Should” to “Could" Influence by Crafting Solutions Together Change Minds by Connecting with Their Reality Change minds by understanding how people think. It's not about your idea. It's about the way they think.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 19, 2024

So, how is sustainability reshaping business culture and influencing the future of work? This shift towards sustainability influences daily operations, from reducing waste to conserving energy. On the flip side, companies that make sustainability a core part of their mission see higher engagement and retention levels.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

When youre a senior executive, your success depends on influencing, aligning, and mobilizing others toward strategic goals. At the executive level, the key to influence isn’t just asking questionsit’s asking the right questions. What factors have most influenced your thinking? And are your assumptions accurate?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

You will attract others to your mission, and you will create transformative influence in the events you encounter and the lives of the people around you. And each day presents you with an opportunity to take on topics such as communicating effectively, managing your time, expanding your influence, and cultivating new skills.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 17, 2025

You have influence over the people you lead and in your life. And they knew they had to put a stop to any kind of steroid abuse that may be going on. The gladiators were role models. Guess what? You’re a role model as well. You may not think of yourself as such, but think about it.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Side hustles bring valuable new perspectives that will influence your client work in exciting ways. The Invisible Coach by @toddordal Everyday Im Side-Hustlin: 5 Learnings from Creative Side Quests by Nick Hearne creative director at @onegreenbean The principle applies.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 10, 2025

Leaders speak to influence. Leaders often fall into the "forgettable communications scourge." Bill McGowan Don’t bother speaking if you’re forgettable. Bored people aren't paying attention. Listeners expect to hear something they don't expect. Influential words are clear, focused, and authenticity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 5, 2025

Managing up well will build your influence, reduce stress, and improve your teams performance. But what you can do is influence. Understand What Matters Two Levels Up To influence your manager, start by understanding what matters to themand to their boss. How do I change my boss? That means bringing data, yes.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 12, 2025

How will I continue to learn and grow so I can influence others? It could be: Increasing the profits of the organization you’re working for Influencing 500 new leaders Impacting 10,000 lives Have a vision of what you want to accomplish. Leaders have to have someone following behind them. Then tackle it.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Understanding the influence of power. For leaders at every level, its important to understand the mindset, role, and influence of power on teams. Holding regular informative meetings, engaging in active listening, and instilling trust were among the top strategies for systemizing effective communication.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 2, 2025

Invite people to influence your thinking. It means showing people: “I care about you. I’m here with you.” Bonus points if you don’t interrupt. Change Your Mind Be open to new perspectives. Help me see what I might be missing,” is one of the most powerful trust-building questions out there. Understand the Impact?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Strategic Influence of Operational Executive Leadership Although an operations executive often collaborates closely with other top-ranking leaders, the vast scope of responsibility sets this role apart. Our methodology tackles immediate operational requirements and considers how the new leaders influence will evolve over time.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 29, 2025

You cant antagonize and influence at the same time. Stop proving you're right. Stop proving theyre wrong. Ask for what you want. Many requests come from dissatisfaction. Stop complaining before asking for something. A complaint is not a request. Ask for what you want.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

You Might Be Too Rigid: 5 Questions to Test Your Leadership Flexibility by @gavin_adams 4 ways to help your team move past apathy by @suzimcalpine Culture is Everything by Kevin Stone @XPastorOnline Want More Influence in Your Office?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Effective Change Agents: Interim executives can implement necessary changes more effectively, as they are less influenced by internal politics or resistant corporate cultures. Their contributions often extend beyond immediate problem-solving to influencing long-term success.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Understanding the influence of power. For leaders at every level, its important to understand the mindset, role, and influence of power on teams. Holding regular informative meetings, engaging in active listening, and instilling trust were among the top strategies for systemizing effective communication.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The impact of a proficient Chief Revenue Officer extends beyond financial metrics; it influences customer relationships, brand reputation, and employee engagement. Over the years, we’ve cultivated relationships with industry leaders, innovators, and influencers across various sectors.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 18, 2025

But pushing back doesnt have to mean burning bridgesit can actually boost your influence and credibility. This real-world scenario sets the tone for learning how to navigate disagreement with influence. David walks through how to assess business risk, align with strategic goals, and strengthen your influence.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 10, 2025

In his book The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization , John Maxwell wrote something I’ve long held true. It’s about where we find our inspiration. What did Maxwell write?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2020

Gratitude—real gratitude, not the saccharine “too blessed to be stressed” meme mantra—has the power to revolutionize your leadership and your influence. In this interview with Chief Operating Officer Kerry Wekelo, you’ll get practical ways you can cultivate gratitude in your own life, […].

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

by @toddordal 5 Ideas That Changed My Life by @SahilBloom 40 Thoughts On Turning 40 by @p_millerd Earn Your Influence by @nateschloesser How does this apply to your situation? 1 of 3 by @jamesstrock Washington and Adams Cast a Vision. 4 Leadership Lessons on Scarcity, Dominance, and Delay by @BrianKDodd CEO Coaching: Idiots at the Helm?

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Leading Blog

JULY 11, 2025

What we experience is not reality, it is instead a version of reality that serves our needs and is heavily influenced by what is going on in our minds.” If At First I Don’t Succeed, I Must Try Something Else This advice is based on the idea that “in any system, the element with the most flexibility exerts the most influence.

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