Free Lesson
Influence Without Authority: The Push/Pull Playbook
Part of Accelerate Your Career
30 min
Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
Understand Why Logic Alone Doesn't Move People
Learn why your best argument creates resistance when someone feels their stake is ignored.
Spot Whether You're Pushing or Pulling
Identify which influence energy you default to—and why capable people over-rely on push.
Use One Shift To Turn Resistance Into Buy-In
Apply four "pull" moves that move someone from "no" to a shared goal—without authority.
Why this topic matters
Most ambitious people don't struggle to do great work. They struggle to move the people they don't manage: peers, other teams, senior stakeholders. That's not a skill gap. It's an influence gap. When you lead with logic and pressure, people protect their turf instead of partnering with you. This session gives you a simple push/pull playbook to get buy-in and lead before you have the title.
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