272. Two Ways to Increase Your Influence

<p>A big part of being a manager is communication -- it&#39;s how you build relationships with your supervisor, your direct reports, and your peers. It doesn&#39;t matter how well crafted your message is if the other person doesn&#39;t receive it. </p><p>You can increase your influence by:</p><ol><li>Paying attention to the other person&#39;s receptivity, and</li><li>Choosing language and metaphors that the other person cares about.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>After the Episode</strong></p><p>Sign up for the next Communication Strategies for Managers, and strengthen foundational skills you use every day:</p><p><a href="https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies</a></p><p>~</p><p>Follow me on LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠</a></p><p>~</p><p>Get private coaching:</p><p><a href="https://kimnicol.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://kimnicol.com/</a></p>