In this episode, Patricia and Juliana dive into the critical skills of persuasion and influence. They discuss the challenges of managing up, particularly when lacking the necessary resources or authority. Offering actionable insights on observation, preparation, and leveraging emotional intelligence, they show how to get decision-makers on your side.

Learn about the importance of understanding the priorities and pressures of each stakeholder, building credibility, and cultivating trust to effectively lead from any position.

This episode is part of the Elevated Leadership Series, co-hosted by Julianna Yau Yorgan and Patricia Ortega.

00:00 Introduction to Elevated Leadership

00:33 The Importance of Persuasion and Influence

01:15 Challenges in Managing Up

02:45 Strategies for Effective Persuasion

05:13 Understanding Decision Makers

12:51 Building Relational Equity 22:03

Final Thoughts on Persuasion

24:21 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

Elevated Leadership is available on both The Uncommon Career Podcast and The Daring to Succeed Podcast.

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Connect with Julianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannayauyorgan/ 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega

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