Influence & Communication
Pathway:
Lift the Leader
Influence & Communication is the capability to move work through language and relationships. It includes message clarity, expectation-setting, listening practices, conflict-capable conversation, and credibility-building—especially without formal authority. This is personal skill and presence in communication; the org-scale version lives in Stakeholders & Change Adoption.
Shared Definition of Success
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Clear Priorities and Tradeoffs
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Goals Translating Into Local Action
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Progress That’s Visible and Measurable
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Decision Ownership Is Clear
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Decisions Hold Under Pressure
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Accountability Without Micromanagement
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Operating Cadence Supports Momentum
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Delivery Commitments Are Credible
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Dependencies Are Visible and Managed
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Risks Are Surfaced Early and Owned
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Execution Rhythm Reduces Friction
Momentum, Reduced Friction, Stronger Ownership, Cleaner Decisions, More Effective Meetings
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Stakeholder Alignment Is Durable
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Sponsorship Is Active and Consistent
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Adoption Is Supported, Not Assumed
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Communication Creates Trust and Buy-In
Alignment, Commitment, Better Stakeholder Support, Improved Trust, Stronger Communication
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Learning Turns Into Better Decisions
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Smart Bets Are Explicit and Managed
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Exploration and Execution Stay Balanced
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Teams Improve Through Feedback Loops
Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction, Commitment
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Steady Presence Under Pressure
Sustainable Pace, Better Boundaries, Increased Capacity, Clarity, Improved Trust
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Boundaries That Protect Capacity
Sustainable Pace, Better Boundaries, Increased Capacity, Clarity, Improved Trust
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Sustainable Pace in Demanding Work
Sustainable Pace, Better Boundaries, Increased Capacity, Clarity, Improved Trust
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Fundamentals Are Strong and Repeatable
Stronger Ownership, Reduced Friction, Momentum, Cleaner Decisions
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Work Is Structured for Follow-Through
Stronger Ownership, Reduced Friction, Momentum, Cleaner Decisions
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Risks and Dependencies Are Anticipated
Stronger Ownership, Reduced Friction, Momentum, Cleaner Decisions
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Messages Land With Clarity and Care
Stronger Communication, Improved Trust, Better Stakeholder Support, Alignment
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Credibility Without Authority
Stronger Communication, Improved Trust, Better Stakeholder Support, Alignment
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Difficult Conversations Move Work Forward
Stronger Communication, Improved Trust, Better Stakeholder Support, Alignment
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Decisions Align With Values
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Tradeoffs Are Chosen Intentionally
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Consistency Between Word and Action
Clarity, Cleaner Decisions, Momentum, Reduced Friction
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Purpose and Direction Are Clear
Clarity, Increased Capacity, Momentum, Stronger Ownership
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Development Has a Real Path
Clarity, Increased Capacity, Momentum, Stronger Ownership
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Learning Converts Into Capability
Clarity, Increased Capacity, Momentum, Stronger Ownership
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