A question that comes up often is how to influence coworkers. It starts with communication, and that begins with speaking the same language. Who are you talking to? What are their daily duties? What is driving their decisions? Are you able to carry a conversation about their subject matter in their specific lingo? If not, educate yourself enough to know the basics. There are countless free resources online (YouTube, freeCodeCamp, and many more).
The results:
1. A higher level of respect from your coworkers.
2. Empathy for the difficulties they deal with every day. If you’re seen as a teammate instead of an order-giver, influence will be at your disposal.
