This document outlines a training session on influence styles. It will explore why influence is an important skill, define influence style, and review four common styles: openly aggressive, concealed aggressive, passive, and assertive. For each style, the document describes indicators like thoughts, emotions, verbal and nonverbal behavior, costs and benefits. It emphasizes that no one exhibits only one style and influence involves understanding others' perspectives. The goal is to help participants recognize styles and work towards assertive, win-win communication.

1. ANOTHER
ALTERNATE
TITLE PAGE

2. ROADMAP FOR TODAY’S SESSION
 Explore why influence is an important skill in today’s
world
 Define influence style
 Learn four common influence styles
 Recognize the indicators of each influence style
 Discuss why assertive behavior yields positive results
 Review how some influence styles can hamper
interpersonal communication
 Questions and answers

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FIRST, A LITTLE ABOUT
ME….
 Worked as Director of Training for various
health care organizations in Boston,
Baltimore and Washington, DC
 Director of the Office of Education and
Training at US Senate
 Executive Coach and Consultant
 Conduct Training Seminars for various
organizations
 Online Moderator for business,
management and communication topics

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NOW. . . A LITTLE
ABOUT YOU!
Poll
What is your primary role in your organization?
 Team Member, Specialist or Subject Expert
 Supervisor
 Project/Team/Unit Manager
 Mid-management
 Upper management or executive team

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POLL
I believe influence is:
 Innate
 Learned

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WHY INFLUENCE?
Shifts in Business
Hierarchical Diverse
Competitive Collaborative
Skills of Control Skills of Influence
~ Elaina Zuker, author
Shifts in Communication
Passive responders to situational factors
Active choice when conveying messages
~ Cushman and Cahn, authors

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RELATIONSHIPS
Build bridges not walls
“The human must walk with his partner in
dialogue on a ‘narrow ridge’ between two
extremes:
1. Refusing to attempt to understand the
other’s perspective of a situation, and
2. Forsaking one’s own ground and blindly
following the other’s opinion.”
~ Dr. Ronald C. Arnett, author

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INFLUENCE IMPACT
It is important in any dialogue that human beings
voice their views
while attempting to
understand others’ views.

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HOW DO YOU SEE
YOURSELF USING
INFLUENCING SKILLS?
SHARE VIA CHAT

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HOW YOU INFLUENCE
Impacts
Your feelings and thoughts
 Others’ feelings and thoughts
 Functioning of the organization

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FACTORS THAT SHAPE INFLUENCE STYLE
Influence styles consist of specific behaviors that individuals choose to use.

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DEFINE INFLUENCE
What is it to influence?
Openness
An individual’s willingness to disclose to another his or her thoughts,
feelings, past experience, reactions
Consideration
An individual’s willingness to accord others the same rights he or
she accords him- or herself

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INFLUENCE MODEL
Openly Aggressive
Behavior
Concealed
Aggressive
Behavior
Assertive Behavior
Passive Behavior

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BEST DESCRIPTORS
Indicators of influence style
1. Thoughts
2. Emotions
3. Verbal behavior
4. Nonverbal behavior
Openly
Aggressive
Behavior
Concealed
Aggressive
Behavior
Assertive
Behavior
Passive
Behavior

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CULTURAL & SITUATIONAL DIFFERENCES
 Respect cultural views on behavior
o What may be assertive in one
culture may be rude in another.
 Be mindful of the situation
o Assertive behavior is only possible if
individuals have free choice.
o Some behaviors may be constrained
by the situation.

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NO ABSOLUTES
 No one behaves assertively or non-assertively 100% of
the time.
 Interpret terms with care; they suggest tendencies
rather than iron-clad categories.

17. OPENLY AGGRESSIVE
BEHAVIOR
I BOLDLY INSIST THAT MY
RIGHTS AND NEEDS PREVAIL.

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OPENLY AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
• Believes they
should have
rights
• Needs control
• Never wrong
• Worries only
about themselves
• Are not afraid of
hurting others
Thoughts:
Hostile
• Anger
• Fiery
• Bitter
Emotions

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OPENLY AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
Verbal Behavior
 Loud, haughty tone of voice
 Uses insults
 Verbally abusive
 Interrupts others; is considered rude
Nonverbal Behavior
 Rigid and tense posture
 Standing, leaning forward or pacing
 Glaring at others
 Finger pointing and fist shaking

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OPENLY AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
Style Costs
 Offends others
 Creates resentment
 Squashes creativity
Style Benefits
 It is easy to know what these people are
thinking

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POLL
Which statement reflects the
Openly Aggressive influence style?
a. I express my anger through various characteristic facial
expressions.
b. I believe you must show others your strength regardless of
the situation if you want to command their respect.
c. I don’t mind asking for help when I feel I need it.
d. I have trouble turning down people’s requests.

22. CONCEALED AGGRESSIVE
BEHAVIOR
I SUBTLY MAKE SURE THAT MY RIGHTS
AND NEEDS PREVAIL.

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CONCEALED AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
• Believes they have
rights but others
do not
• Assumes they are
never wrong
• Worries only
about themselves
• Finds subtle ways
to get their way
Thoughts:
Manipulative
• Resentment
• Hidden frustration
• Uptight
Emotions

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CONCEALED AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
Verbal Behavior
 Uses indirect expression of insults and threats
 Quiet disgruntled murmurs
 Has a tendency to gossip and sabotage
Nonverbal Behavior
 Controlled, possibly twitchy posture
 Piercing eye contact
 Forced smile or clenched teeth
 Gestures might not match words

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CONCEALED AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
Style Costs
 Others feel manipulated
 Disrupts teamwork
 Considered untrustworthy
Style Benefits
 Can be very clever if directed positively

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POLL
Which statement reflects the
Concealed Aggressive influence style?
a. I’m afraid to admit that I don’t know how to do something
I am expected to do.
b. I am able to express my feelings honestly and directly.
c. I like to be in control of every situation.
d. If I don’t agree with my boss, I may find a way to drag my
feet quietly on projects he or she wants done.

27. PASSIVE BEHAVIOR
OTHERS’ RIGHTS AND NEEDS TAKE
PRECEDENCE OVER MINE.

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PASSIVE BEHAVIOR
• View others have
rights but they do
not
• Hesitant to speak
mind
• Afraid to upset the
relationship
• Avoids
disagreements
Thoughts
: Self-
negative
• Victimized
• Depressed
• Resentment or
built-up anger
Emotions

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PASSIVE BEHAVIOR
Verbal Behavior
 Weak voice
 Stilted speech
 Frequent use of qualifiers when speaking
Nonverbal Behavior
 Slouched, possibly shifting posture
 Downcast or neutral eyes
 Nervous gestures such as wringing of hands,
covering mouth with hand, or shrugging of
shoulders

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PASSIVE BEHAVIOR
Style Costs
 Tends to hold back great ideas and information
 Fails to take responsibility for contributing to
team
Style Benefits
 Doesn’t create unnecessary conflict

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POLL
Which statement reflects the
Passive influence style?
a. When I am angry with someone, I shut him or her out.
b. If I have something to say that I think is important, I will
interrupt a conversation.
c. I feel guilty when I have to ask others to do their share.
d. I make decisions when I have a reasonable amount of
information, even though I may be wrong.

32. ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR
I CLEARLY EXPRESS THAT WE BOTH
HAVE RIGHTS AND NEEDS.

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ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR
• Believes everyone has
rights that should be
considered
• Pays attention to the
context of situation
• Objectively try to
understand others’
source of emotion
Thoughts
: Self-
confident
• Even-tempered, patient
• Self-revealing and open
• Feelings are directed at
behavior or situations,
not at people
Emotions

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ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR
Verbal Behavior
 Clear and concise
 Uses first person language
 Receptive to other viewpoints
 Listens actively
Nonverbal Behavior
 Relaxed, confident posture
 Direct, friendly eye contact
 Gestures are open and supportive; nods, keeps
palms open, and pats others on the back

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ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR
Style Costs
 It takes time and effort to be assertive, and it
can sometimes be a challenge to maintain this
influence style in all situations
Style Benefits
 Encourages collaboration and teamwork
 Problem solver, not problem creator
 Expedites the communication process

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POLL
Which statement reflects the
Assertive influence style?
a. I let people know when I disagree with them.
b. I do not hesitate to accuse others when I believe I have
reason to.
c. I feel uncomfortable when someone compliments my work.
d. I don’t disagree directly with others, but I make sure that
they know when I’m upset with them.

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ASSERTIVE INFLUENCERS
People are not born
assertive, nor does
anyone act
assertively 100% of
the time.
01
Assertiveness results
from skills and
behaviors that are
learned and
consciously practiced
over time.
02
Work towards the
win-win! Focus on
your openness in
communication and
your consideration
for others.
03

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KEY INGREDIENT-
TRUST
“ TO BE PERSUASIVE WE MUST
BE BELIEVABLE; TO BE
BELIEVABLE WE MUST BE
CREDIBLE; TO BE CREDIBLE WE
MUST BE TRUTHFUL.”
EDWARD R.
MURROW

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GENERAL
SUGGESTIONS
Use a variety of techniques to influence
others…consider their styleUse
Seek assignments that will let you try out
some of these practicesSeek
Observe others who are good influencers
and try things out you see them doObserve

41. “WE INFLUENCE OTHERS TO SHAPE OUR
FUTURE,
OR OTHERS WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE
FOR US. ” W
UTU FOR US”

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