Ep 37: Insights 10 in 10: Influencing Skills

An episode of the SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar podcast, hosted by C2C Organizational Development, titled "Ep 37: Insights 10 in 10: Influencing Skills" was published on March 4, 2021 and runs 12 minutes.

March 4, 2021 ·12m · SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar

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Summary

Send us Fan Mail This week, our ‘Insights 10 in 10’ episode dives deep into the art of influencing which is defined as the ability of an individual to transform and shape the opinions, behaviors and actions of others. Influencing is not about manipulation or persuasion. It is an essential skill today and good news is that it can be taught and it can be practiced! So, here are Vinay’s Top 10 best practices on how you can influence better. [01:55s] Tip #1: Intend an outcome that meets ev...

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This week, our ‘Insights 10 in 10’ episode dives deep into the art of influencing which is defined as the ability of an individual to transform and shape the opinions, behaviors and actions of others. Influencing is not about manipulation or persuasion. It is an essential skill today and good news is that it can be taught and it can be practiced! So, here are Vinay’s Top 10 best practices on how you can influence better.

[01:55s] Tip #1: Intend an outcome that meets everyone’s needs.

[02:19s] Tip #2: Listen to others’ ideas.

[02:50s] Tip #3: Share recognition of a successful outcome.

[03:17s] Tip #4: “Lead your people to favorable decisions, rather than demanding them.”

[04:40s] Tip #5: “When you do not have the support of the leader, then gain the support of the subordinates who will say good things about you to the leader!”

[05:21s] Tip #6: Practice your organizational intelligence skills.

[06:24s] Tip #7: Be reliable through consistency.

[06:50s] Tip #8: Pay attention to yourself.

[08:00s] Tip #9: Vary your techniques with the environment.

[08:56s] Tip #10: Timing matters.

Recommended reading: ‘Seven Pillars of Wisdom’ by TE Lawrence

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