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Master the Art of Leadership Through Influence
Shyvee Shi
Many of us work with multiple cross-functional teams to get things done, and yet most of the time, these team members don’t directly report to you. Being able to influence and lead effectively is arguably the #1 superpower in today’s workplace.
But, how do you influence others without...
Many of us work with multiple cross-functional teams to get things done, and yet most of the time, these team members don’t directly report to you. Being able to influence and lead effectively is arguably the #1 superpower in today’s workplace.
But, how do you influence others without authority? How can you lead effectively without a leadership title?
Product Manager and LinkedIn influencer Shyvee Shi will be joining us to talk about the mindset, frameworks, and skills needed to master the art of leading through influence.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
- The importance of influencing and why it can be challenging
- Practical ways to start leading through influence
- The 5C framework to master the art of influence
Meet The Speaker
Shyvee Shi
Product Manager/Instructor/Host, LinkedIn
Shyvee is a Product Manager at LinkedIn, an Instructor at LinkedIn Learning, and Host of the "Product Management Learning Series".
She firmly believes in the power of mentorship and coaching and has spent the better part of the last decade helping hundreds of high-achieving individuals make progress in their careers and find meaning in their work.
Shyvee is also a prolific content creator on LinkedIn, where she shares daily tips on Product Management and Career Development. Her content has had over 10M views.
Q&A
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I want to try my career in recruiting
Posted on 2022-10-13 -
How do you influence very divided teams?
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How do you best influence in an interview?
Posted on 2022-10-13 -
Hi Shyvee, How do you handle the challenge of leading a team with varying strong personalities characteristics?
Posted on 2022-10-13 -
Do you have tips for influencing or negotiating with a stakeholder that holds a strong opposing opinion - or who's still showing signs of resistance after you've invested in getting to know them...
Posted on 2022-10-13 -
What are the major qualities for leadership skills to bring such changes
Posted on 2022-10-12 -
What are the biggest challenges when trying to execute the 5C framework? (i.e. - A stakeholder doesn’t want to collaborate with you or let you get to know him/her)
Posted on 2022-10-12 -
What’s your best tip in overcoming imposter’s syndrom, especially for someone’s who’s new in the product role (6 weeks into the new company)
Posted on 2022-10-12 -
I have recently transitioned from law to product management. Currently 7 months in, so yay! I am struggling to write my CV because I don't feel like I've done anything major. Any tips?
Posted on 2022-10-11 -
As someone who is transitioning into product, how do I show leadership by influence on my resume and during interviews?
Posted on 2022-10-11 -
I have ADHD. I love to hyperfocus for a long period of time on one set of related tasks and I also need to take notes in order to really communicate clearly. However, according to people I network...
Posted on 2022-10-10 -
How do you influence C-level leaders that are usually very opiniated?
Posted on 2022-10-10 -
As a woman in a male dominated field, do you have any tips for managing negative feelings from coworkers that sometimes arise when I attempt to lead?
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How have you handled influencing others when the party you are trying to influence simply does not want to listen?
Posted on 2022-10-10 -
I’m at a point where I’m building my first company but I’m still working part time. At my workplace I don’t really feel like a leader, even with people of my same position. I feel a bit of...
Posted on 2022-10-10 -
How do you influence highly divided work teams (teams that don't work for a common goal)?
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How do I not sound defensive during a discussion?
Posted on 2022-10-10 -
What suggestions do you have for influencing people who are too busy to chat?
Posted on 2022-10-10 -
How to know and meassure the progress?
Posted on 2022-10-10 -
Please speak more about balance between being assertive and domineering/overbearing
Posted on 2022-10-09 -
Is influencing and the art or persuasion truly a skill you can learn and hone or are some people just better at it?
Posted on 2022-10-09 -
What are key influencing skills?
Posted on 2022-10-09 -
I’m an individual contributor and I want to move into people management. How can I use the power of influence to make that happen?
Posted on 2022-10-08 -
How do you influence People in your teams who are from different expertise ?
Posted on 2022-10-08 -
I lead a team of five. One of the newer team members has strong leadership qualities and occasionally oversteps her boundaries. I've spoken to her privately as diplomatically as possible...
Posted on 2022-10-03 -
Do women of color have a disadvantage or advantage when it comes to leading through influence? Is it more a challenge?
Posted on 2022-09-29 -
How to project confidence and influence others without having the authority at workplace?
Posted on 2022-09-23
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