Why is it important to be an effective influencer? Because it is your job to know what you want and to communicate it in a way that inspires others to act. This is self-serving but is so important in your career and personal life.Today we're going to talk about a nuance of communication skills, and that is the ability to influence. This is a skill you can learn at all levels. You'll always have new opportunities in your career to practice; new bosses, new stakeholders, people you're working with internally and externally, and new teams. You can also use this in your personal life as well.What you’ll learn:What it means to be an influencer and how it impacts your careerThe 3 things you need to influence effectivelyWhat to do if you fail at influencing your boss or other stakeholdersMentioned in this episode:Join the waitlist for The Standout Leader IncubatorHead over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.Work with MelissaJoin the VIP Email Insiders ConnectLinkedInInstagram