Influencing People in the Workplace

The Power of Influence

 

 

 

 

                   There could be positive and negative ways in which someone may influence people. Some people are also very easily influenced leading to giving into peer pressure and negative activity but others are inspired by influence and use it to their benefit. Influencing people in the workplace can and should lead to motivation, creating better outcomes for everyone involved.

 

 



                  It all starts with the right leader and the power they contain inside of them. If you do not choose a leader with the power of confidence there is no way they can positively influence others if they do not have the confidence in themselves first. Secondly, your audience has to be open for change and being influenced. You cannot force someone to do something they do not want but you can influence them to change. You must build trust with your co-workers before you try to motivate them to change. Be honest with the task at hand even if it is a difficult one. Be open to help so they know that they can come to you. Another important part to influencing is to be assertive, not aggressive. Your audience has to be able to take you seriously and know that you know exactly what you are talking about.

 

 

               Remember that having the power to influence others must be used in a positive way or it could come back to haunt you. Your goal should be to be more respected in the workplace and to motivate others.