What Every Woman Needs to Know About Power and Influence with Robert Dilenschneider The KTS Success Factor® (a Podcast for Women)

At the core of gaining power and influence lies a purpose greater than personal advancement. It is about making a meaningful impact in the workplace and beyond, with the goal of contributing to the common good and positively shaping society. 
Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dilenschneider Group in October, 1991. Headquartered in New York, Miami, and Chicago, the Firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and leading families and individuals around the world, with experience in fields ranging from mergers and acquisitions and crisis communications to marketing, government affairs, and international media. 
Prior to forming his own firm, Robert served as president and chief executive officer of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. from 1986 to 1991, tripling that Firm’s revenues to nearly $200 million and delivering more than $30 million in profit.  He was with that organization for nearly 25 years. He started in public relations in 1967 in New York, shortly after receiving an MA in journalism from The Ohio State University and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.
In this episode, Robert dives into an insightful perspective as he uncovers the key elements that contribute to wielding power effectively. From mastering the art of communication to cultivating a strong network, Robert sheds light on the essential skills needed to navigate the intricate landscape of influence. Additionally, he explores the power of storytelling and leveraging social media to gain a foothold in the ever-competitive landscape.
 
What you will learn from this episode:
Gain insights on how to bring what you do everyday to a higher level and make a difference in the world Find out the mistakes women make that you should avoid and know the three ways to truly gain power and influence and move ahead without stepping on anybody's shoes Learn how to gain power and influence, make your voice heard and drown the negativity that hounds social media  
"You really need to find a way to be decent, supportive to other people. Don't be rude, don't be crude, don't knock people. Be civil with other people. You'll find it comes back many, many times over."
- Robert Dilenschneider
 
Valuable Free Resource: 
Grab a copy of Robert's book and make a difference in your personal life and workplace: https://robertldilenschneider.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-power-and-influence
 
Topics Covered:
02:57 - What got him to write the book 'Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence
03:44 - How his work in PR influences writing 'Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence'
04:54 - Words of wisdom for mid-career professionals who are in crisis in different aspects of life
05:56 - Using power and influence to advance in one's position
06:58 - Power and influence being more than just effective communication
07:32 - The best way to get far ahead in your communication skills
09:21 - Humility in failure as a key to a successful future
11:21 - Best tips for using social media for a woman in transition
12:50 - How to sell your idea and get people interested with what you put out there
13:39 - 3 Ways to avoid this huge mistakes women are making trying to have power and influence
14:50 - What he wants people to take away from his book 'Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence'
15:46 - Talking about a lecture series called 'Civility in America' and what is his involvement with it
16:48 - Robert giving answers to very important questions involving women
 
Key Takeaways:
"If you've achieved great success and you like it, stay with it. Do more. You'll eventually be discovered. And that's a better position than yearning to get to a higher position." - Robert Dilenschneider
"Find ways to build your network. Make sure that people around you know what you've done and frankly, talk about you. Don't talk to them about yourself. Have them talk to other people about you. That makes a huge, huge difference." - Robert Dilenschneider
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