The Importance of Influence and Relationships in Leadership

Leadership is not just about being in charge. The best leaders know how to use influence and relationships to lead up, down and sideways in order to shape the things they care about.

Conversation Overview

• What are some of the frustrations and challenges that come with trying to lead in an organization where you’re not in charge?
• What does it mean to lead up? 
• What are some mental models we need to let go of to effectively lead up?
• What are the practices of leading up?
• The importance of learning to lead myself
• Influence and systems thinking
• Continuum of commitment 
• Emotional bank accounts

Links: 

• How to lead when you're not in charge
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization
• Leading from the Second Chair: Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams