Influencing Skills
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Influencing Skills

Cutting Edge eLearning Solutions
Updated Jun 25, 2020

 The Oxford Dictionary defines influence as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.” 

John C. Maxwell, an author, speaker, and internationally recognized leadership expert is quoted as saying “leadership is influence.” Once we expand that quote, we can clearly see how important it is for managers to have the requisite skills and expertise that will elicit the best performances and project outcomes from their employees and co-workers. 

Let’s explore the myriad of ways in which managers and leaders use their influencing skills to meet corporate goals and objectives.