SAN DIEGO – In a corporate landscape defined by disruption and the demand for agile leadership, a new power dynamic is emerging. The traditional top-down model of authority is giving way to a more potent, and more elusive, asset: authentic influence. For professionals in client-facing roles—from consultants to healthcare providers—the ability to connect, strategize, and act with intention is becoming the definitive marker of success. According to personal development and influence coach Mark Taylor, many ambitious professionals are hitting a ceiling not because of a lack of skill, but because of a deficit in genuine influence. “People mistake influence for having the loudest voice or the biggest title,” Taylor states. “True influence is the quiet confidence that comes from building trust, having a clear plan, and executing on it without getting bogged down by indecision.” Taylor’s framework, which he calls the "Scintilla Effect," posits a three-pronged approach to developing ...
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