Cultivating Influence: How to Lead Others and Stand out in The Workplace

The Edge of Work · 2025-07-01 · 26 min

Episode notes

In this solo episode of The Edge of Work , Al Dea unpacks a critical skill for today’s workplace: cultivating influence. Whether you're leading a bold change initiative or simply trying to align your team around a shared goal, your ability to influence others—without formal authority—is essential. Drawing from his experience as a facilitator and consultant, Al shares a practical framework of four principles: earning trust, demonstrating credibility, navigating organizational dynamics, and engaging with empathy. Links LinkedIn: Website:

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