Power of Influence: The Key to Success in Your Career and Beyond

NEERAJ SHRIVASTAVA
8 min readAug 13, 2023

In any professional ascent, the ability to influence and inspire those around you is paramount. From my own practice and by observing those with standout careers, I’ve identified ten key sources of influence

  1. Expertise.

Your subject matter expertise, problem-solving skills, competency, and relentless learning, along with your helpful & humble attitude, are what earn you respect, and organizations highly value such individuals.

Successful people consistently strive to enhance their skills. They share those learning, apply them in their day-to-day life and enjoy the benefits of these learnings, which propel them forward in a fun and thrilling pursuit.

By diversifying your knowledge, becoming a skilled problem solver, maintaining curiosity, and staying focused, you will naturally be recognized and esteemed as a sought-after expert.

Cultivate curiosity, embrace lifelong learning, and never stop growing, for the pursuit of expertise is a journey with no final destination. — Brian Tracy

2. Clarity of Thought.

Clarity of thought is a rare skill in today’s world with tsunami of distractions all around us. However, if you want to differentiate yourself, you must consciously practice building…

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