HBR Women at Work Series Collection (3 Books)

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How to Increase Your Influence at Work

by Rebecca Knight

To be effective in organizations today, you must be able to influence people. Your title alone isn’t always enough to sway others, nor do you always have a formal position. So, what’s the best way to position yourself as an informal leader? How do you motivate colleagues to support your initiatives and adopt your ideas? How can you become a go-to person whom others look to for guidance and expert advice?

What the Experts Say

Having influence in the workplace has “clear value,” says Dorie Clark, author of the book Entrepreneurial You. “You get more done and you advance the projects you care about and are responsible for,” which means “you’re more likely to be noticed, get promoted, and ...