Book description
Stand out in a sea of "average" and start achieving your goalsSuccess is not only a matter of what you know and who you know, it's also a matter of who knows you; by becoming a trusted contact and a source of answers, your influence expands – and so do your opportunities. This book will show you how to build influence from the ground up. You might already know that communication is key, but do you understand how different people communicate and how you should respond? Discover the power of networking and gain valuable advice for building the right relationships with the right people – and how to leverage those relationships where it counts.
Influence is a powerful asset based on a simple concept, but the actual skills required to achieve it don't come naturally to most. However skills can be learned and this book provides expert instruction with real-world application to help you get to where you want to be.
- Master the art of communication and build rapport
- Raise your profile and manage your reputation
- Develop strategic relationships and grow your network
- Become the trusted go-to person in your field
If you're ready to get more out of your job, your career and your life, Influence gives you the guidance and motivation you need to get moving.
Table of contents
- COVER
- TITLE PAGE
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- 1 WHAT IS INFLUENCE?
- 2 P IS FOR PEOPLE
- 3 I IS FOR IMAGE
- 4 C IS FOR COMMUNICATION
- 5 K IS FOR KNOWLEDGE
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6 Y IS FOR YOU
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE AUTHENTIC
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE COURAGEOUS
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE GREAT COMMUNICATORS
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS HAVE INTEGRITY
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS SHOW HUMILITY
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE FOCUSED
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE PREPARED
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE CONFIDENT
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE INSPIRATIONAL
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE PASSIONATE
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE RESILIENT
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE CONNECTED
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE DECISIVE
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ADAPT
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE CHARISMATIC
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE GENEROUS
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS HAVE GOOD INTUITION
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE PERSISTENT
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE DISCIPLINED
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE ACCOUNTABLE
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE VISIONARIES
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE POSITIVE
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE GREAT WITH OTHER PEOPLE
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS ARE OPEN MINDED
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS RECIPROCATE
- EFFECTIVE INFLUENCERS UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING IN THIS BOOK
- INDEX
- END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
Product information
- Title: Influence
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2017
- Publisher(s): Capstone
- ISBN: 9780857087157
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