WSP - Influencing Skills | Truth or Myth?

‘I just need to give people the facts, and they’ll buy-in.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True

‘I know stories are important, but I don’t have any to tell.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True

‘I love presenting, so I know I’m going to be good at influencing people.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True

‘I can’t influence without ‘credibility’.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True

‘I can influence people who are more senior or experienced than me. Even if it is a topic they know more about.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True

‘I’m not naturally charismatic, so I can’t influence.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True

‘I should be aggressive and competitive to be able to influence people at work.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True

‘I can influence people if it is for the greater good and I am confident about it.’

• Myth

• Depends

• True