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LSP 6 The Skill of Influence

Leading Strong Podcast

Release Date: 09/09/2020

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In this episode, we will cover:

The 3rd Manager Intelligence Skill – Influence 

  • The capacity to have an effect on someone’s behavior, character, morals, etc.
  • Allows you to know if what you have done will lead to a positive reaction in a workplace setting.
  • They connect through people to the outcome, impacting the way people are feeling.

 

Practical Application: Well-Being and Welfare Checks

  • Well-Being Check –  (How are you doing at work? What do you need from me?)
  • Welfare Check – (How are you doing? How are things unfolding in your life?)
  • Cactus vs. Orchids

 

The Highs and Lows of the Influence Skill

  • High: My team follows my lead. When setting direction, they are engaged and go with me. I am outcome-driven and create forward movement toward the achievement of our organizations key performance Indicators
  • Low: My team is not motivated to follow me, I get push back, low participation and disengagement.

 

Key Words to Describe Influence

  • Movement – we are making progress
  • Achievement – we are getting something done

 

Influence Errors

  • Proceeding with business as usual in a crisis situation
  • Leaving your team to fend for themselves

 

Key Questions

  1. How will you get the person you selected to like you and trust you more? (Select one person from your team)
  2. How will you make sure this person you selected knows you are listening to them when they speak and share?

 

Stay Tuned 

  • Diving into the 4th Manager Intelligence Skill – Inspiration

 

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