Using Influence to Drive Outcomes

Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on board, only to realize weeks later that nothing is actually moving forward? In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and William “Billy” Stern unpack what it really takes to build influence. Real influence...

Episode 2 of the C-Suite Intelligence podcast, hosted by The Miles Group, titled "Using Influence to Drive Outcomes" was published on February 3, 2026 and runs 24 minutes.

February 3, 2026 ·24m · C-Suite Intelligence

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Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on board, only to realize weeks later that nothing is actually moving forward? In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and William “Billy” Stern unpack what it really takes to build influence. Real influence isn’t about making a strong argument in the room. It comes from understanding the people around you, earning their trust, and creating the conditions for shared ownership. The episode explores how to align priorities, socialize ideas, and co-author solutions with peers across roles and departments.Join us as we discuss:The role of trust and empathy in executive buy-inBuilding influence through everyday interactionsNavigating decentralized and matrixed teams

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Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on board, only to realize weeks later that nothing is actually moving forward? In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and William “Billy” Stern unpack what it really takes to build influence. Real influence isn’t about making a strong argument in the room. It comes from understanding the people around you, earning their trust, and creating the conditions for shared ownership. The episode explores how to align priorities, socialize ideas, and co-author solutions with peers across roles and departments.

Join us as we discuss:

The role of trust and empathy in executive buy-in
Building influence through everyday interactions
Navigating decentralized and matrixed teams

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