Communications Insight For More Inspiring Leaders How to Exert Influence

How to Exert Influence

 16th May 2023
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I know it sounds obvious but…

When seeking to exert influence, if the listener is neither prepared or willing to take a next step…

What makes you think they’d take a second or a third?

As a #communicator, focus on the literal next step.

Make it as easy as possible.

Then you’re in business.

#leadership #communication #publicspeaking #influence

What I've appreciated most has been the increased thought the team has been putting into how they come across and what they say. Colleagues in other teams have already commented on the improvement in both skills and confidence.

 

Emma Truswell | Deputy Head of Services, Open Data Institute (ODI)

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