The Influential Leader
- 5 Courses | 2h 20m 32s
- 16 Books | 32h 36m
- 4 Audiobooks | 18h 50m 58s
Influence and persuasion are key attributes of successful leaders. Explore strategies to have greater impact across the organization.
COURSES INCLUDED
Welcome to the Skillsoft Leadership Development Program
Whether you are an aspiring, new, or experienced leader who leads people or projects, we've designed this curriculum to meet you where you are in your own leadership journey.
1 video |
4m
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Becoming an Influential Leader
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership goes beyond traditional authority. To be truly effective, both in good times and during times of great challenge, leaders must master the ability to influence others. Without the expertise and ability to influence others, the truly important things in work and life can't be achieved. But effective leaders don't just command; they also inspire, persuade, and encourage. They tap the knowledge and skills of a group, point individuals toward a common goal and consensus, and draw out a commitment to achieve results. They understand that greater good can be achieved through inspiration and positive influence, not by manipulation or coercion. In this course, you will learn about how leaders can use influence as a tool to enhance collaboration and consensus while advancing organizational aims and objectives. You will gain an understanding of the different influential styles and situations in which you can use a particular style to motivate individuals toward success.
6 videos |
26m
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Influencing and Persuading Others
Successful leaders are those who get things done, and that often requires getting others to do the things necessary for getting things done. All of that requires the application of successful influence. Stated simply, leaders must be able to influence and persuade others to achieve their team, department, and organizational goals. In this course, you'll learn about methods of persuasion that will rally your stakeholders around your cause. You'll discover influencing techniques that set the stage for making your case, appeal to your audience, and get the commitment you need to move forward with your team, your goals, and your career.
6 videos |
50m
Assessment
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Influence and Persuasion, powered by MIT SMR
Through a collection of multiple articles, the authors share details pertaining to the role of influence in an organization and the level of persuasive power the executives wield, both inside and outside of their companies.
7 videos |
23m
Assessment
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Leadership Insights on Influence and Persuasion
Achieving the outcome you desire depends on your ability to influence and persuade. Build your influence by putting the interests of other people first-ask questions and share your knowledge to motivate, encourage, and engage others.
16 videos |
35m
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Digital badges are yours to keep, forever.BOOKS INCLUDED
Book
MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Choose Charts Everyone UnderstandsThis article from MIT Sloan Management Review discusses how using the right tool is key for communicating your main points and persuading people.
4m
By Nancy Duarte
Book
MIT Sloan Management Review on Influence and PersuasionIn this collection of articles from MIT Sloan Management Review, you'll learn the role influence can play in an organization, and how much persuasive power executives possess inside their companies as well as externally.
54m
By MIT Sloan Management Review
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MIT Sloan Management Review Article on How to Get Others to Adopt Your RecommendationThis article from MIT Sloan Management Review talks about the most effective ways for people to present their ideas and get the responses they need to either take action or go back to the drawing board.
4m
By Nancy Duarte
BOOK SUMMARY
360 Degrees of Influence: Get Everyone to Follow Your Lead on Your Way to the TopIn 360 Degrees of Influence, Harrison Monarth argues persuasively that the most effective leaders are those who influence colleagues in all levels of the organization. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
9m
By Harrison Monarth
BOOK SUMMARY
Persuasion Equation: The Subtle Science of Getting Your WayIn The Persuasion Equation, Mark Rodgers shows how people make decisions and reveals how to persuade people to see things your way. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
8m
By Mark Rodgers
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Elements of Influence: The Art of Getting Others to Follow Your LeadElements of Influence is the ideal guide for learning how to become a leader who can positively influence others. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
9m
By Terry R. Bacon
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How to Speak so People Really Listen: The Straight-Talking Guide to Communicating with Influence and ImpactOffering the guidance you need to become a brilliant communicator and wow your audience, this book helps you avoid the most common mistakes people make when persuading others and shows you how to communicate in a way that truly gets your voice heard.
2h 14m
By Paul McGee
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The Profit of Kindness: How to Influence Others, Establish Trust, and Build Lasting Business RelationshipsA practical guide that teaches you how to connect with others using the global asset known as kindness, this book will help you master the art of building trusting, long-lasting relationships through open, nonadversarial interchanges that result in mutually beneficial outcomes.
3h
By Jill Lublin
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Elements of Influence: The Art of Getting Others to Follow Your LeadWe succeed in business and in life when we influence how others think, feel, and act. Filled with exercises and practical applications, this book shows how anyone can increase his or her influence to achieve greater success.
5h 27m
By Terry R. Bacon
Book
7 Secrets of Persuasion: Leading-Edge Neuromarketing Techniques to Influence AnyoneWhether your goal is to persuade one person-a husband, child, or boss-or the millions who might purchase an Apple Watch or a Budweiser, this book directly translates the revolution in neuroscience into practical new techniques for effective persuasion.
3h 14m
By James C. Crimmins
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The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the OrganizationDebunking myths and shedding light on the challenges, this book offers specific principles for Leading Down, Leading Up, and Leading Across to help you expand your influence and ultimately be a more valuable team member.
4h 47m
By John C. Maxwell
BOOK SUMMARY
How to Speak so People Really Listen: The Straight-Talking Guide to Communicating with Influence and ImpactIn How to Speak So People Really Listen, author Paul McGee discusses how to improve the way we communicate with people on both a professional and personal level. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
10m
By Paul McGee
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How to Win Friends and Influence People, Reissue EditionFor business professionals and anyone looking to improve their relationships, Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People is your guide to seamless and successful dealings with business associates, friends, and family. In this Review, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
6m
By Dale Carnegie
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Leading Through Language: Choosing Words That Influence and InspireRevealing why jargon is so prevalent in the workplace, and why it usually undermines those who use it, this practical book will show just how much you've come to rely on jargon, why it's holding you back, and how to trim it away to more effectively convey information and ideas.
3h 24m
By Bart Egnal
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The Awakening Course: The Secret to Solving All ProblemsExplaining the four stages of awakening, this thought-provoking book offers a proven step-by-step approach for finding and achieving your goals and desires, and shows how you can reach these goals while pursuing complete mind, body, and spiritual transformation.
3h 52m
By Joe Vitale
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Maximum Influence: The 12 Universal Laws of Power Persuasion, Second EditionCombining scientific research with real-world studies, this book presents an authoritative and effective arsenal of persuasion techniques by revealing the 12 Laws of Persuasion, and explaining why each law works, how to use it, and what to avoid.
4h 54m
By Kurt W. Mortensen
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AUDIOBOOKS INCLUDED
Audiobook
Maximum Influence: The 12 Universal Laws of Power Persuasion, Second EditionThis audio edition combines scientific research with real-world studies, presenting the most authoritative and effective arsenal of persuasion techniques ever.
8h 49m 32s
By Kurt W. Mortensen
Audiobook
Leading Through Language: Choosing Words That Influence and InspireThis audio edition will show just how much you've come to rely on jargon, why it's holding you back, and how to trim it away to more effectively convey information and ideas.
6h 18m 20s
By Bart Egnal
Audiobook
The Awakening Course: The Secret to Solving All ProblemsThis audio edition offers a proven step-by-step approach for finding and achieving your goals and desires through a complete mind, body, and spiritual transformation. Read by the author.
3h 30m 19s
By Joe Vitale
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
How to Win Friends and Influence People, Reissue EditionFor business professionals and anyone looking to improve their relationships, Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People is your guide to seamless and successful dealings with business associates, friends, and family. In this Review, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
12m 47s
By Dale Carnegie
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SKILL BENCHMARKS INCLUDED
Leading the Business
Becoming a successful business leader means more than just directing and motivating your people. It also requires understanding the business you're in and making sure that you're making decisions that will help your company meet its goals. In this Leading the Business Unit Benchmark, you'll be able to make a frank assessment of your current skills in strategic planning and execution, identifying your strengths and recognizing areas of weaknesses that will benefit from further learning and growth. This benchmark evaluates your understanding of this topic. Being aware of potential knowledge gaps allows you to better understand your current competency and areas for improvement, so you can find suitable content and curate your own learning path. The courses recommended at the end of this benchmark can help you fill potential gaps in your knowledge.
7m
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