This archive report was first published on 6 October 2019.
Unlocking Influence at Work ¶
Published on October 6, 2019, influence is a valuable asset that contributes to your impact at work. To be effective, you must be able to sway others and become a go-to person that colleagues look for expert advice.
According to Dorie Clark, author of Entrepreneurial You, having influence in the workplace will get more work done, increase your chances of being noticed, getting promoted, and receiving raises.
However, today's work space is coupled with distractions, including digitalization and immense pressure for results. This makes it worthwhile to learn the art of command of influence to motivate workmates to root for your initiatives and show enthusiasm to your ideas.
To achieve this, you need to cultivate good rapport with colleagues, magnify your potential, develop expertise, strategize on 'political intelligence,' and identify your gaps.
By following these steps, you can build your level of influence at work and become a leader in your industry.
Remember, influence increases gradually, never instantaneous. It requires effort, dedication, and a willingness to learn and grow.
As you build your level of influence, you will realize that more responsibilities will be handed to you. You will be faced with more organisational and people challenges. You have to develop more self-awareness and learn to influence decisions and opinions without compromising ethics and standards of excellence.
Do not be too much of a people's pleaser. Instead, focus on building strong relationships with your colleagues and developing a reputation as a trusted and influential leader.
