Learning & Development EDU SIG: Everyday Leadership - Increasing Your Influence IQ

Talent development professionals utilize their knowledge and skills to influence their audience’s future; therefore, understanding the components of influence and learning to maximize positive influence will enhance overall effectiveness and increase efficiency. If the ability to influence is a primary leadership trait, then we are all truly leaders in our own right! Influence is a trait we can all learn to maximize with mindfulness of our desires and circumstances.

In this session participants will:

• identify the areas and situations they wish to improve their personal influence level
• discuss common barriers to positive influence and the importance of identifying opportunities to increase levels of constructive influence
• break down the components of influence

At the end of the session, the participants should be able to:

• Better understand their current spheres of personal and professional influence and areas they desire to increase their influence
• Analyze their influence style and approach and determine where adaptions may be considered
• Improve effectiveness by learning best practices and tools to support their success
• Increase their confidence by practicing their influence using the tools shared

About the facilitator:

Tonya Knox is a certified Senior HR Professional and Life Coach with over 20 years of Human Resource and Management experience. She works at MerrKnox Associates, LLC., a consulting firm devoted to developing better businesses by educating, motivating, and supporting business professionals through offerings of personalized workshops, seminars, and individual coaching sessions. Her broad knowledge of human resource topics, strong communication skills, and ability to influence even in the most contentious of circumstances make her a valued and sought-after resource. Tonya held a variety of leadership positions at State Farm Insurance including those in Claims, Call Center, and HR management before moving into a unique opportunity as one of two HR Analyst responsible for consulting enterprise-wide on complex HR related inquiries and situations. She has a BA in Social Science Education from the University of Central Florida and is pursuing her MS in Human Resources Training and Development at Amberton University.