Agenda
       Overview
       What the Best Influencers Do Before They Influence
       How to Choose the Best Influence Methods for Your Situation
       How to Make Your Influence Welcomed and Wanted
       How Effective Communication and Influencing Skills Can Enhance 
         your UMMS Core Competency Skills
      ***Please                 print                out                 the 
      Influencing Others – Effective Communication Skills Workbook   before 
      continuing*** 
    Overview
     Communicating effectively is one of the most important of all life 
     skills
     Takes skill to become an “Effective Communicator” 
     Communication skills need to be developed and honed on an 
     ongoing basis
     Must communicate well to be effective, influence outcomes and 
     collaborate with your peers
    Basic Communication Skills
     Interpersonal Skills – Face-to-Face communication
     Verbal Communication - The power of language
     Non-Verbal Communication - Actions speak louder than words
     Listening – A vital interpersonal skill
     Definition of Influence
     Influence:
     To affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves 
     or thinks. 
     ~Cambridge Dictionary
   What the Best Influencers Do Before  They Influence
   A. Remember the Two Truths of Influence
      Most people aren’t motivated to do what we want them 
      to do
      Anyone can be a better influencer, starting today