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Influencing Skills

February 6, 2013 by Paddy

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Some people lead. Many follow. Leading requires the ability to influence others. Leaders can change a situation or a culture. By definition, followers need leadership or they lack direction. The skills needed to lead can be learned. There are underlying requirements like honesty, the ability to inspire and build trust, being forward looking and having compassion. There are learned skills one level down. Skills like Listening, Empathising, Persuading, Asserting. A rare person will be skilled in all of these. I can assist you to identify your ability to influence others. I can also assist you to improve your influencing muscles. It will take time and effort and guidance. The results will make the effort very worthwhile.

So if you want to improve your Influencing Skills, contact me and get started immediately.

www.paddyspruce.com.au

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