Unlock Your Influencing Super Powers

You’re either born with the power to influence others or not. Some people just have the gift to convince others of their point of view or to get them to do what they want, right? Influencing is basically magic don’t you think? Wrong! Influencing is a set of skills that anyone can learn. While it takes practice, and maybe even a few mistakes, everyone has the power to influence. At its core, influencing is the ability to affect the thoughts, behaviors or decisions of others through communication, persuasion and relationship-building—without relying on formal authority. This skill is essential in leadership and teamwork, and it involves emotional intelligence, credibility and trust, rather than control or coercion. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, influencing skills are among the top five predictors of leadership success. Gallup reports that managers who use influence over authority boost employee engagement by up to 33%. A McKinsey study found that change initiatives are 4.5 times more likely to succeed when leaders use effective influence tactics such as storytelling, listening and stakeholder mapping. When leaders influence rather than dictate, employee buy-in increases by over 60%. The power of influencing is immense. After this session, you will leave with a set of tools and action steps that you can use to more effectively influence others and, in turn, reap the positive organizational outcomes. 

Led by Jason Chadwell

Jason Chadwell is a member of UK HealthCare’s Enterprise Learning team. He serves as an Organizational Development professional focused on the needs of leaders throughout the organization. Among the supports Jason offers are coaching, needs assessment, team building, behavioral style assessment, facilitation, surveys and focus groups. Additionally, he is responsible for managing the Leadership Grow, Leadership Excel and Leadership Advance Programs.

Jason has worked in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology for more than 25 years. He has specific expertise in the areas of employee selection, survey design and development, evaluation and monitoring, performance appraisal, strategic planning, training facilitation, and data analysis. Jason has been a part of UK HealthCare’s Enterprise Learning team since February 2020.

Prior to joining the UK HealthCare team, Jason was a Senior Consultant for an evaluation and monitoring firm that was focused on supporting health care, nonprofit and educational organizations. He additionally worked as a human resource professional in the health care and government sectors. Jason has an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Western Kentucky University and completed his undergraduate work at Berea College. He maintains the credential of an Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

Jason is originally from Garrard County, Kentucky, and lived in Tennessee and Indiana before returning to the Bluegrass region in 2020. His interests include travel, cultural activities, hiking and nature, and historic sites. He is excited to support UK HealthCare team members through organizational and leadership development opportunities.