As we level up, we grow our influence. As we grow as a leader, we level up our influence. The ability to influence is an essential leadership skill. Leadership is a positive influence, when people open themselves up to your influence people trust you. They believe you have their best interests in mind. Leadership and influence go hand in hand. Leadership is the application of influence that propels an organization forward.Timestamps:[1:39] Today's topic: influence.[2:01] What is influence?[6:36] 7 factors that build influence.[6:55] #1. Character.[7:51] #2. Relationships.[9:41] #3. Knowledge.[12:57] #4. Intuition.[14:57] #5. Experience.[16:34] #6. Past successes. [19:21] #7. Ability.[21:22] A few extra tips.Links & resources:To follow more info about the podcast@levelup.debbienealCheck out my personal instagram account@debbie_nealSupport this podcast:Please rate, review, subscribe and SHARE this podcast out, I will be eternally grateful!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-with-debbie-neal/id1552017731This Podcast is brought to you by Upstarter Podcast Network.