Private Insights on Influence

True North Influence: Guiding with Grace and Grit

Navigating the corridors of influence doesn’t necessitate intrigue or subterfuge. Instead, it can be a voyage marked by authenticity and high ethical standards. Building political capital is akin to being a compass, always pointing to one’s true north, anchored in values. 

It’s about listening earnestly, extending genuine support, and forging alliances that value transparency and mutual growth. 

Leaders who embrace this principle not only amass support but also earn deep-rooted respect. 

In the tapestry of organisational politics, the threads woven with sincerity and purpose always stand out.

 

Read: Building Political Capital (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)

This is an example of writing by Colin Gautrey, whose main home can now be found at Gautrey Life, or Radical Conformity on Substack.