EP 107: Brad Englert’s Take on Spheres of Influence | Build Better Connections

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Jan 20, 2025

Brad Englert, Founder of Brad Englert Advisory and author with over 40 years in leadership and technology, discusses the art of building authentic business relationships. He emphasizes the critical nature of both internal and external Spheres of Influence for career success. Key strategies include understanding goals, setting clear expectations, and fostering genuine care for others' success. Brad also highlights the transformative power of viewing professional relationships as partnerships, advocating for empathy and effective communication.

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Building Relationships

You don't have to be born with the ability to develop business relationships.
Focus intentionally and strategically on building them.

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Spheres of Influence

Consider both internal and external spheres of influence.
Internal includes your team and leadership, while external includes customers, peers, and partners.

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Managing Up

Understand your boss's goals by asking directly.
Set and manage expectations clearly to avoid misunderstandings and wasted effort.

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In this episode of Prospecting on Purpose, Brad Englert, author of Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships, dives deep into why mastering your Spheres of Influence is a critical skill for long-term success. With over 40 years of leadership and technology experience, Brad shares how intentionally building professional relationships within both internal and external Spheres of Influence can transform your career growth and business impact.

Brad reveals proven strategies to strengthen your Spheres of Influence, including understanding goals, setting clear expectations, and genuinely caring about others' success. Discover how to create authentic, lasting connections with key stakeholders and turn business relationships into valuable partnerships.

This episode is packed with insights for sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders seeking to elevate their influence and business success.

🔑 Key Highlights:

Why building your Spheres of Influence both internal and external, is essential for professional growth.
The three principles for authentic business relationships: understanding goals, setting expectations, and showing genuine care.
How to build strategic partnerships with clients, peers, and leadership teams.
Actionable steps to manage professional relationships with long-term success in mind.

If you're looking to master the art of relationship-building and expand your Spheres of Influence, this episode offers the tools and strategies you need to thrive in today's business landscape.

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