Building Trust and Influence

The Foundation of trust isn’t built overnight. It is cultivated through consistent actions and behaviors. Understanding trust requires learning its role in building relationships, fostering collaboration, and achieving shared success. Let’s explore how trust impacts employee engagement, productivity, and well-being. This includes strategies for establishing credibility, cultivating integrity, and demonstrating benevolence to build trust with those around you.

Influence is not about manipulation; it’s about understanding human behavior and ethically motivating others to action. The psychology of influence, exploring the principles of persuasion, the importance of building relationships and networks, and the art of communicating with impact all lay a foundation for influencing others. Learn to anticipate and overcome resistance, navigate difficult conversations, and persuade others through logic, emotion, and credibility.

Leadership isn’t limited to those with formal titles. You can lead by example, building coalitions and alliances, and leveraging data and evidence to influence others, even without formal authority. You’ll develop negotiation and persuasion skills, learn to navigate organizational politics, and gain the confidence to advocate for your ideas and initiatives effectively.

Authentic leadership extends beyond immediate impact. Let’s focus on creating a lasting legacy by empowering and developing others, building a strong reputation and personal brand, and navigating organizational politics with skill and diplomacy. Learn to think strategically, create long-term goals, and inspire others to share your vision.

Let’s test your understanding of building trust and influence. This quiz covers key concepts presented throughout the course. You must achieve a score of 75% pass.