The ability to influence is one of the most critical weapons an executive assistant needs to have in their arsenal to be successful in their work, day-to-day and their career.
To be able to influence with impact is to understand that sometimes ideas and concepts need space to breathe.
It’s also to be able to choose moments carefully, adjust style as needed and respond with grace when things don’t go your way.
There’s an art to knowing when to press forward with tenacity and when to bide your time for the best results.
Rarely is the steamroller approach the most effective way to earn credibility and trust, respect and importantly, get the buy-in you need.