About Lisa Petrilli Twitter, LinkedIN, EMAIL Lisa Speaking Hire Lisa RSS 3 Smart Reasons to Empower Instead of Influence 02 Aug There has been a lot of talk lately about influence - because of the Fast Company Influence Project and a HubSpot -sponsored program with a similar name. think so. What do you think? Great post! MORE >>

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to. With authority comes credibility, and with credibility comes influence. MORE >>

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. Nice post. MORE >>

Your personal beliefs can enhance or limit your effectiveness as a manager. These beliefs influence the way you communicate with others, make decisions, handle conflicts and much more. Here are 16 beliefs that can help you manage people optimally. What others would you add to this list? MORE >>

Influencing Powerful People - Engage and Command the Attention of the Decision Makers to get What You Need to Succeed is the title of a book by Dirk Schlimm. was attracted to it partly because I need to influence powerful people and partly because I have my own views of how to do it. 4 - You cannot know who will influence the sale. MORE >>