#SHRM22
SCALEYour Influence
How to Elevate Your Influence, Respect & Impact in HR
Vivian Hairston Blade
Leadership & Resilience Expert
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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McLean & Company © | 2022 HR Trends
HR’s strategic roleincreasing
However,the gap in perceptions of effectiveness between HR & Non-HRprofessionals remains
significant:
*percentage point difference n=805
McLean & Company © | 2022 HR Trends
INFLUENCE for HR Professionals
Grow confidence to take your seat at the table,
with a presence that builds credibility.
Today’s
Outcomes
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How good are
you at influence?
1. How good are you at influence?
(1 - 10)
2. Are you an influencer or
influential?
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3a. Who has been influential
in your life or career?
3b. Why were they such an
influence on you?
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
What do you
find most
annoying?
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1. Mistake Manipulation
for Influence
3 Common Mistakes
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2. Believe Influence
is Instant
3 Common Mistakes
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3. Treat Influence
as a Transaction
3 Common Mistakes
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Focus on Tactics
Robert Cialdini
9 Tactics of Influence
7 Tactics of Persuasion
Influential
Beyond the Tactics of Persuasion
https://InfluenceWithScale.com
4. In what situations
do you need to be
influential?
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@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
#SHRM22
5 Principles to SCALE Your Influence
•Social Capital
•Courage
•Authenticity
•Leaning in With Passion
•Engaging a Diverse & Inclusive
Workplace Community
5 Actions
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Social Capital
Social Capital builds from consistent investments in growing mutual,
self-less relationships.
Chapter 5
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Steps to SCALE your Social Capital
1. Selflessly add value
Chapter 5
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Break down the silos and
engage with the team
Consider This
How can you add value?
• Special skills, abilities, & expertise
• Domain knowledge & experience
• Certifications & accreditations
• Access to resources
• Network & contacts
• Career & professional experience
Chapter 5
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Social Capital
Where are there opportunities
to break down the silos and
better engage with the team(s)
we support?
Chapter 5
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Courage
Courage is the willingness to step out of your comfort zone.
Chapter 6
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Steps to SCALE your Courage
2. Embrace the challenge
“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter 6
Authenticity
You maintain the fundamental values and principles of your character.
Chapter 7
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Steps to SCALE your
Authenticity
3. Learn to be adaptable,
not artificial
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Chapter 7
Better than
Hard work
More deserving /
entitled
Less than
Lucky
Undeserving
BEWARE!! TWO EXTREMES
How does the self-concept compare?
WORTH
SUCCESS
VALUE
WORTH
SUCCESS
VALUE
BEING
FOUND
OUT
IMPOSTOR SYNDROME SUPERIORITY COMPLEX
Greatest Misconceptions Greatest Misconceptions
Greatest Fear
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Chapter 7
Consider This • What core values are most important to you?
Menti.com | Code: 6146 2855
Chapter 7
Consider This
What core values are most important to you?
https://InfluenceWithScale.com/values
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Chapter 7
Leaning in With Passion
You are driven by a meaningful purpose and lean-in with your best effort.
Chapter 8
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Steps to SCALE how you Lean in With Passion
4. Tap into “why”
Chapter 8
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Engaging a Diverse & Inclusive
Workplace Community
Invite and welcome all the assets that come from peoples’ uniqueness
to inspire a vibrant, inclusive workplace community.
Photo: thekitchn.com Chapter 9
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Steps to SCALE how you Engage a Diverse &
Inclusive Workplace Community
5. Unleash Community
Influence
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Chapter 9
5 Actions to SCALE Your Influence
https://InfluenceWithScale.com
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Social Capital
• Selflessly Add Value
Courage
• Embrace the Challenge
Authenticity
• Learn to be Adaptable, Not Artificial
Leaning in With Passion
• Tap into ‘why’
Engaging a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace Community
• Unleash Community Influence
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Additional Resources
https://vivianblade.com/shrm22
Influence & Resilience
Ready Books
Complimentary
Virtual Lunch & Learn
https://vivianblade.com/shrm22
@VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
Today’s Slides,
Personal Inventory Tool, &
Core Values Sort
Meet me in the SHRM Store
immediately after this session
Meet Vivian in the SHRM Store
following this session.
#SHRM22
ThankYou for Attending!
If the speaker has provided materials, download them at:
https://presentations.shrm.org/
Also share your feedback in the session survey
In-Person: SHRM Events app
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Meet Vivian in the SHRM
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SHRM '22 Influence for HR

  • 1.
    #SHRM22 SCALEYour Influence How toElevate Your Influence, Respect & Impact in HR Vivian Hairston Blade Leadership & Resilience Expert @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Meet Vivian in the SHRM Store following this session.
  • 2.
    Do you have aseat at the table? @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com #SHRM22
  • 3.
    McLean & Company© | 2022 HR Trends HR’s strategic roleincreasing
  • 4.
    However,the gap inperceptions of effectiveness between HR & Non-HRprofessionals remains significant: *percentage point difference n=805 McLean & Company © | 2022 HR Trends
  • 5.
    INFLUENCE for HRProfessionals Grow confidence to take your seat at the table, with a presence that builds credibility. Today’s Outcomes @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
  • 6.
    How good are youat influence? 1. How good are you at influence? (1 - 10) 2. Are you an influencer or influential? @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
  • 7.
    3a. Who hasbeen influential in your life or career? 3b. Why were they such an influence on you? @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
  • 8.
    What do you findmost annoying? @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
  • 9.
    1. Mistake Manipulation forInfluence 3 Common Mistakes @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    2. Believe Influence isInstant 3 Common Mistakes @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    3. Treat Influence asa Transaction 3 Common Mistakes @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
  • 12.
    Focus on Tactics RobertCialdini 9 Tactics of Influence 7 Tactics of Persuasion
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    Influential Beyond the Tacticsof Persuasion https://InfluenceWithScale.com
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    4. In whatsituations do you need to be influential? @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com| vivian@vivianblade.com #SHRM22
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    5 Principles toSCALE Your Influence •Social Capital •Courage •Authenticity •Leaning in With Passion •Engaging a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace Community 5 Actions @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Social Capital Social Capitalbuilds from consistent investments in growing mutual, self-less relationships. Chapter 5 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Steps to SCALEyour Social Capital 1. Selflessly add value Chapter 5 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Break down the silos and engage with the team
  • 19.
    Consider This How canyou add value? • Special skills, abilities, & expertise • Domain knowledge & experience • Certifications & accreditations • Access to resources • Network & contacts • Career & professional experience Chapter 5 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Social Capital Where arethere opportunities to break down the silos and better engage with the team(s) we support? Chapter 5 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
  • 21.
    Courage Courage is thewillingness to step out of your comfort zone. Chapter 6 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Steps to SCALEyour Courage 2. Embrace the challenge “Do one thing every day that scares you.” Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter 6
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    Authenticity You maintain thefundamental values and principles of your character. Chapter 7 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Steps to SCALEyour Authenticity 3. Learn to be adaptable, not artificial @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Chapter 7
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    Better than Hard work Moredeserving / entitled Less than Lucky Undeserving BEWARE!! TWO EXTREMES How does the self-concept compare? WORTH SUCCESS VALUE WORTH SUCCESS VALUE BEING FOUND OUT IMPOSTOR SYNDROME SUPERIORITY COMPLEX Greatest Misconceptions Greatest Misconceptions Greatest Fear @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Chapter 7
  • 26.
    Consider This •What core values are most important to you? Menti.com | Code: 6146 2855 Chapter 7
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    Consider This What corevalues are most important to you? https://InfluenceWithScale.com/values @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Chapter 7
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    Leaning in WithPassion You are driven by a meaningful purpose and lean-in with your best effort. Chapter 8 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Steps to SCALEhow you Lean in With Passion 4. Tap into “why” Chapter 8 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Engaging a Diverse& Inclusive Workplace Community Invite and welcome all the assets that come from peoples’ uniqueness to inspire a vibrant, inclusive workplace community. Photo: thekitchn.com Chapter 9 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com
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    Steps to SCALEhow you Engage a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace Community 5. Unleash Community Influence @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Chapter 9
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    5 Actions toSCALE Your Influence https://InfluenceWithScale.com @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Social Capital • Selflessly Add Value Courage • Embrace the Challenge Authenticity • Learn to be Adaptable, Not Artificial Leaning in With Passion • Tap into ‘why’ Engaging a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace Community • Unleash Community Influence
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    Additional Resources https://vivianblade.com/shrm22 Influence &Resilience Ready Books Complimentary Virtual Lunch & Learn https://vivianblade.com/shrm22 @VivianBlade | www.InfluenceWithScale.com | vivian@vivianblade.com Today’s Slides, Personal Inventory Tool, & Core Values Sort Meet me in the SHRM Store immediately after this session
  • 35.
    Meet Vivian inthe SHRM Store following this session.
  • 36.
    #SHRM22 ThankYou for Attending! Ifthe speaker has provided materials, download them at: https://presentations.shrm.org/ Also share your feedback in the session survey In-Person: SHRM Events app Virtual: Click Take Survey Meet Vivian in the SHRM Store following this session.