Influencing—Even Without Statistics

26 Influencing is how we move the world. The ability to influence is a necessity, no matter where you work or the focus of your job. Getting better at it brings extraordinary rewards. We all possess the inner resources to influence, and we can use several dimensions to help us explore our ability to influence and lead. The first dimension pertains to the common barriers that prevent us from using our unique strengths to influence and lead, in both our jobs and our lives. The second dimension is the incredible power afforded us by our specific training and knowledge as statisticians. Finally, the idea of “naked leadership”—the unique set of gifts that allows us to lead authentically from wherever we are—is key to our moving forward in a truly empowered way.