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Four Big Ideas to Help You Cultivate Influence in a Sharp-Elbowed Environment

Art Petty

I love the "clean power" approach to cultivating influence because it's how I choose to conduct myself. Here are four ideas to help you survive and thrive when you find yourself working in a sharp-elbowed environment. Here are four ideas to help you survive and thrive when you find yourself working in a sharp-elbowed environment.

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Is Your Leadership Based On Influence Or Authority?

Tanveer Naseer

While most of us have come to appreciate the limitations and inefficiencies that come with a top-down style of leadership, one binary approach to leadership that’s not so clear is the one where we choose either to rely on our authority or on our influence to guide our team or organization.

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Four Big Ideas to Help You Cultivate Influence in a Sharp-Elbowed Environment

Management Excellence

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“I” Language Doesn’t Influence

Decker Communication

When we’re giving direction or delivering a message of influence, this is not the time to use “I” language. You’ll increase your credibility and deliver a powerful message of influence. The post “I” Language Doesn’t Influence appeared first on Decker Communications. They don’t care about what YOU need.

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The Ted Lasso Approach to Leadership

Decker Communication

Managing and influencing people that don’t necessarily report to you. This is key to influencing at all levels. Speak Human – If and when you watch the show, you’ll see how much Ted speaks in SHARPs, a cornerstone of the Decker Methodology. They pierce through and get the influence you want.

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5 Ways To Pray For The Team You Lead

Joseph Lalonde

Photo by Jack Sharp on Unsplash. By praying for opportunities, you give your people the chance to grow, expand their areas of influence, and thrive in life. Prayer keeps you close to God and is like a direct line to Him. Many leaders want to pray for their teams. They desire to see their team prosper, be successful, and grow.

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Boston Marathon: Inspiration Is All Around Us

Decker Communication

At Decker, we talk about how SHARP tools are all around us. As I reflect on Marathon Monday, here are two moments that I plan to use as future SHARPs: For alignment and trust, it’s all about communication. Which story can you use this week to influence and inspire your team, stakeholders, partners, or leadership?

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