MODERN LEADERSHIP
How to influence more in
today’s business landscape
By Janine Garner
T
he phenomenal speed of
change that got us to the
21st century’s technological
frenzy is not going to slow down
any time soon — and it is creating
an uncertain future on a global
business level that is naturally
demanding change. We are having
to evolve how we operate so that
what we do aligns with, and leads,
the new paradigm. The ability to
influence decisions, behaviour
and strategy is critical to driving
change. Here are 7 Ways to
become more influential in today’s
business landscape:
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March 2016
1
It Starts With You
Be a leader who is brave, honest
and authentic. Stand in your
spotlight because being authentic
benefits everyone. Don’t be afraid
to emphasise your strengths, what
you add in terms of value and most
importantly your point of difference.
There is nothing wrong with making
your own profile, or your brand, as
strong as you possibly can. It is
only when you are operating from
that position of self-leadership
that you can truly give your best
to other people and become more
influential.
2
Collaborate - Move From
Me to We
Great opportunity to
influence can be created when
you move from a focus on ME to
working freely in a world of WE,
where there is active collaboration
and sharing of knowledge,
insight and intellect. Commercial
collaboration means we are smarter
together and we move quicker
together. Moving from ‘Me’ to ‘We’,
and contributing more to collective
thinking creates the opportunity