Influencing Skills Finder
What is your influencing style?
Knowing yourself is the first step to success. If you don’t know your influencing style, you are at a disadvantage in the workplace. Being aware of how you prefer to influence your superiors and peers will help you leverage your style; you will be able to advocate for using the approaches that will be most successful for you.
Answer 15 questions to discover your style and how to use that knowledge intelligently to get you on the fast track…faster!
| The Asserter | "I stand up for what I want." |
| The Expert | "I know my subject." |
| The Politician | "I am influential in the circles where decisions are made." |
| The Preparer | "I research topics before forming an opinion." |
| The Presenter | "I put my ideas across persuasively." |
| The Client-Centric | "I meet the needs of my audience." |
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Download this assessment tool to determine which style you prefer. This knowledge will help you leverage your best skills for success!
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The Gym Rope
You remember the rope climb in gym class. In those days, your concerns were much more basic. Every knot on that rope represented a new challenge... Everyone watched and the pressure built as you climbed, pulling yourself slowly to the top. You could only hope you had the strength to reach the ultimate goal - touching the ceiling. Then, you could bask in the cheers of your classmates below.