June 15, 2009


    Influence is often the most powerful tool you have for building a successful project, career or company. Are you a thought leader in your world? What can you do to increase your influence, therefore increasing your overall effectiveness? Here are some areas you can concentrate on in order to keep expanding your influence (and therefore, your actual authority).

    Break new ground. Be visible; get out on the floor, walk around the office; stay in touch with the people who take care of the daily happenings.
    Utilize the unexpected and concrete. Have a concrete way of conveying your vision; use a tangible example.
    Encourage risk-taking. Encourage risk taking in yourself and subordinates in order to get less predictable (read: high visibility) results.