How to Increase Your Influence at Work with the 5 Drivers of Success

• Build Greater Self-Confidence – In a world where risk, challenge, competition, and change go hand-in-hand, self-confidence is indispensable.  Build your self-confidence by stretching beyond your comfort zone.  Moving beyond where you are comfortable is vital because that is where your greatest opportunities are waiting.  Lean into where you feel uncomfortable, and you will grow and see things in a different light.  So be brave and when you feel discomfort press forward!
   
• Strengthen People Skills – People skills are essential for personal and professional success.  Building relationships that are centered on trust and integrity will help you build a network of resources, sounding boards, and confidants. Don’t go it alone, confront challenges and overcome hurdles with a network of people who are invested in your success!
   
• Enhance Communication Skills – Your ability to communicate effectively is critical to influencing others.  Being able to think on your feet, and express your thoughts, ideas and feelings will help you improve relationships, be understood, and most importantly increase your influence at work.
   
• Develop Leadership Skills – Building up leaderships skills is very important, even if you do not have any formal direct reports.  Your ability to inspire, gain enthusiastic cooperation and be open and approachable will only help you when it is time to get things done.

• Reduce Stress & Improve Attitude – When the pressure goes up, people remember how you respond.  Your ability to face challenges with a constructive attitude is often the determining factor in achieving success.  Managing stress and anxiety proactively allows us to maintain an optimistic approach even when things are tough.

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