How to Be More Influential

No matter where your career takes you, you’re likely to find yourself in situations where you feel the drive to transform something or have a new idea you’d like to convey. Perhaps you feel stuck, not properly listened to, or unable to create any kind of meaningful change.

We’ve all felt powerless in the face of the circumstances in front of us, but that doesn’t mean that you need to be resigned to feeling that way forever. Influencing the people around you is one of the most powerful professional skills you can develop. Being influential doesn’t mean being forceful or domineering. It means that you can demonstrate why your ideas are worthwhile and have the skill to persuade others of your point of view. The more influence you have, the more you’ll see that people change their beliefs and intentions as a direct result of how you behave.

You will understand how to increase your influence and how to use that influence responsibly. You will also have the tools to maintain your impact when you come up against any obstacles.