4 Stages of Building Influence

An episode of the Path for Growth podcast, hosted by Path for Growth, titled "4 Stages of Building Influence" was published on March 10, 2026 and runs 36 minutes.

March 10, 2026 ·36m · Path for Growth

Summary

Effective leaders are the ones people actually want to follow, even when it requires them to try something new or challenging. But how do we build that level of influence, and how can we keep renewing it over time? In this episode, Alex shares his 4-stage framework for building influence, from establishing a relationship, to demonstrating results, to developing trust, to drawing on your influence. No matter who you are or where you lead, this framework will serve you well! Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:What can skydiving teach us about building influence?Today we’ll walk through a 4-stage framework for building influence Effective leaders are the ones people want to follow  1. Relationship: Do they care?  2. Results: Can they do what they say they’re going to do? 3. Trust: Whose best interest are they operating in? Try this tactic to build trust with your team4. Influence: Should I follow? Do you really lack influence, or do you lack confidence?If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

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