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May 2024
26m 47s

What It Takes to Build Influence at Work

Harvard Business Review
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Nashater Deu Solheim argues that there are proven techniques to help you understand your colleagues’ thinking and win their respect—even in virtual work settings. Solheim is a forensic psychologist and a leadership coach who studies how people gain influence within organizations. In this episode, she explains that the key to influencing others is understandi ... Show More
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