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This tripped me up a bit because I kept conflating the two directions.
Start by defining influence without authority as building trust, credibility, and alignment around shared goals. Then contrast how you adapt your approach for senior stakeholders (focus on strategic alignment, data, and risk) versus junior colleagues (focus on mentorship, context, and empowerment). Use a concrete example to illustrate both directions.
Pro tip: At a bank like JPMorgan Chase, emphasize how you tailor your communication to different audiences—executives care about risk, compliance, and ROI, while engineers care about technical clarity and autonomy. Show you understand the regulatory and hierarchical context without being paralyzed by it.
Identify common goals and frame your request in terms of mutual benefit, whether it's project success, risk reduction, or team efficiency.
Demonstrate expertise, follow through on commitments, and show you understand the other person's pressures and priorities.
For senior stakeholders, lead with data, strategic impact, and risk; for junior colleagues, provide context, explain the 'why,' and offer support.
Employ logical persuasion, consultation, and inspiration; avoid pressure or exchange unless necessary, and be transparent about your intent.
Seek feedback, monitor outcomes, and refine your approach based on what works with different individuals and situations.
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