One of the exciting new influence opportunities for a new leader is LEADING UP.
Here is an excellent session that will help new leaders learn the attitudes and skills for leading up:
Leading Up session overview
Leading Up slide presentation
Further Learning:
Influencer: The Power to Change Anything book summary (coming soon)
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