The Art of Influence

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for team leaders and managers who wish to be more effective in their organization by learning the art of influence.

Skill Level

Foundational

Time Committment

Weekly Time Committment

60 Minutes/Week

Duration

No. of Weeks

3

Leader Behaviors

This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:

Course Overview

In today’s corporate world, the art of influence is the language of leadership. It is a powerful tool that builds trust, establishes credibility, and connects you as a leader to your team. Influence even helps in situations where you can’t practice your formal authority.

In this course, you will discover skills, strategies, and behaviors that influence others without using direct power. We will explore how to demonstrate authenticity and integrity through interactions with others and how to have a strong sense of self-awareness. You will then learn how these techniques lead to improved working relationships and increased opportunities to see your ideas grow.

Completing this course will help you:

  • Define influence and understand how influence differs from controlling and manipulating
  • Recognize influence building and influence destroying behaviors and utilize techniques to be more effective with others
  • Explore personality styles and versatility that allow us to adapt to other’s styles

Learning Path

Session 1 - Introduction to Influencing

In this session, we will define and explore influence, why it matters, and what impact it can have on others. We will also examine how influence is different from controlling and manipulating behavior, identify the skills and techniques of building rapport, and discover ways to improve understanding.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 2 - Influence Building and Influence Destroying Behaviors

To learn the art of influence, we need to develop a series of learnable skills such as conflict resolution, empathy, being proactive, using neutral language, and assessing. In this session, we will identify and explore, in detail, both influence building and influence destroying behaviors. We will also discover how to implement techniques to avoid influence destroying behaviors.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 3 - Personality Styles and Versatility

This session examines how we influence others when we act in a versatile or adaptable way. We will identify the different personality styles and learn how to adjust our approach to meet the preferred style of others.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

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Leader Behaviors

This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:

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Frequently asked questions

What will I learn from this influence training course?

This course teaches you how to lead without authority by developing the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others. You’ll gain tools for building trust, aligning interests, and communicating with impact.

Who is this influencer training course ideal for?

This course is perfect for professionals at any level who need to drive results through collaboration, especially those in matrixed organizations or cross-functional teams without formal authority.

How does leading through influence training differ from traditional leadership courses?

Unlike courses focused on managing direct reports, this training emphasizes non-positional leadership – equipping you to influence peers, clients, and stakeholders without relying on title or hierarchy.

Can I apply these influence techniques immediately in my workplace?

Absolutely. The course is built around practical frameworks and exercises that let you apply influence strategies to real-world workplace situations as you learn.

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