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Posted on October 3, 2007 by Michael Lee | Posted under Self Improvement
Influence Without Authority - How to Influence People Regardless of Your Status
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But these words are precisely what you must exercise to evoke positive change. And that change starts right now. According to the book “Influence without Authority" by Allan R. Cohen and David L. Bradford, we are living in a new world. This world is fast-paced and entirely different from the world of the make-yourself-seen-and-not-heard plane. Therefore, the first thing you must do is acknowledge this fact. See yourself in this new world. Do not look at your bosses or colleagues as if they are gods. Instead, see them as allies. All of you work in this company together for one ultimate goal. Remember that there are no small parts. You are just as essential as the bigwig vice-president on the 23rd floor. Even you can influence without authority. Once you have gotten over your fear, move forward and begin interacting with them more often. This is where the Law of Reciprocity comes in. This law is no longer new. Acclaimed authors like Stephen Covey of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and Paulo Coelho of “The Alchemist" have described this concept in terms of an emotional bank account and a favor bank, respectively. The idea is simple. When you offer others your help, you are making a deposit in the bank. The time will come when you will and can make a withdrawal from said bank. Asserting yourself in these ways will enable others to see you in a different light. Instead of just another employee, you are now someone who is capable of helping others and thinking for yourself. They will now begin respecting and trusting you on a higher level. In fact, one way you can start influencing others without authority is by sharing this article with them! As you exercise these changes regularly, you will soon realize that you are already in the process of influencing others without authority. About The Author: Let Michael Lee teach you how to easily persuade and influence people to willingly and eagerly do what you want them to do... guaranteed! Go to http://www.20daypersuasion.comand get some amazing persuasion tips free! |
Tags: INFLUENCE WITHOUT AUTHORITY, BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE, HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE
