Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

Here's Note #3 on Fundamentals for Career Advancement.

Do you know how to influence others when you have little authority?

Here are several keys to increase your leadership influence.

Relationships. Breadth and depth of relationships enable you to participate in new, different, and more significant projects. Care for and cultivate your professional network. Diversify and extend it. Beware of needless conflict that alienates others. Careers last longer than you may think. Today’s antagonist may be tomorrow’s ally.

Mutual interest. Finding common ground is essential for healthy relationships, profitable business, and career advancement. Even if you dislike another party or disagree on significant issues, a win-win mindset and respectful collaboration will multiply your influence.

Expertise. Deep knowledge, skill, and experience attract leadership attention and invitations for bigger assignments and responsibility. Keep learning and sharpening your game. Master a specialized subject area or skill set.

Self-confidence. If you do not believe in yourself, how can you expect others to believe in you? Trust your proven strengths. Recall big achievements. Pursue assignments where your talent and experience will be valued and rewarded!

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