<p><strong>Influence is the most underrated leadership skill in business — and most leaders are missing it.</strong><br />In this episode, leadership strategist and executive coach <strong>Ellin Sidell</strong> (Cialdini Institute founding member & co-author of <i>The Influence Advantage</i>) reveals how to ethically gain buy-in, build trust, and lead at any level — even without a big title.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>Why <strong>72% of C-suite leaders</strong> want to master influence without authority</p><p>How to know if your team follows you for your <strong>title or your trust</strong></p><p>The pre-meeting moves that create <strong>massive influence wins</strong></p><p>Robert Cialdini’s persuasion principles applied in the real world</p><p>How <strong>reciprocity & intangible gifts</strong> deepen relationships</p><p>Why <strong>strengths-based leadership</strong> boosts engagement and retention</p><p>Ellin has worked with <strong>Microsoft, Costco, Nestlé</strong> and more, helping leaders inspire action without relying on command-and-control leadership styles.</p><h3><strong>Connect with Ellin Sidell</strong></h3><p>Website: <a href="https://ellinsidell.com">https://ellinsidell.com</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellin-sidell">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellin-sidell</a><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SidellMethod">https://www.youtube.com/@SidellMethod</a></p><h3><strong>Connect with Host Eric Konovalov</strong></h3><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thegoalguide.com">https://www.thegoalguide.com</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoalguide">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoalguide</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegoalguide">@TheGoalGuide</a></p><h3><strong>Free Resources & Training</strong></h3><p>📘 <strong>LinkedIn Prospecting Playbook</strong> – <a 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Relentless Goal Achievers

Eric Konovalov

Master Influence Without Authority: Fortune 500 Leadership Secrets with Ellin Sidell

AUG 8, 202545 MIN
Relentless Goal Achievers

Master Influence Without Authority: Fortune 500 Leadership Secrets with Ellin Sidell

AUG 8, 202545 MIN

Description

<p><strong>Influence is the most underrated leadership skill in business — and most leaders are missing it.</strong><br />In this episode, leadership strategist and executive coach <strong>Ellin Sidell</strong> (Cialdini Institute founding member & co-author of <i>The Influence Advantage</i>) reveals how to ethically gain buy-in, build trust, and lead at any level — even without a big title.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>Why <strong>72% of C-suite leaders</strong> want to master influence without authority</p><p>How to know if your team follows you for your <strong>title or your trust</strong></p><p>The pre-meeting moves that create <strong>massive influence wins</strong></p><p>Robert Cialdini’s persuasion principles applied in the real world</p><p>How <strong>reciprocity & intangible gifts</strong> deepen relationships</p><p>Why <strong>strengths-based leadership</strong> boosts engagement and retention</p><p>Ellin has worked with <strong>Microsoft, Costco, Nestlé</strong> and more, helping leaders inspire action without relying on command-and-control leadership styles.</p><h3><strong>Connect with Ellin Sidell</strong></h3><p>Website: <a href="https://ellinsidell.com">https://ellinsidell.com</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellin-sidell">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellin-sidell</a><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SidellMethod">https://www.youtube.com/@SidellMethod</a></p><h3><strong>Connect with Host Eric Konovalov</strong></h3><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thegoalguide.com">https://www.thegoalguide.com</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoalguide">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoalguide</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegoalguide">@TheGoalGuide</a></p><h3><strong>Free Resources & Training</strong></h3><p>📘 <strong>LinkedIn Prospecting Playbook</strong> – <a href="https://linkedinscripts.thegoalguide.com/li-scripts773248">https://linkedinscripts.thegoalguide.com/li-scripts773248</a><br />🎯 <strong>"Get The Meeting" Course</strong> – <a href="https://relentlessgoalachievers.com/getthemeeting">https://relentlessgoalachievers.com/getthemeeting</a></p> <p><p><strong>Here are 4 ways I can support you right now:</strong></p><ol><li>Join my free Facebook community, <a 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