E264 | Matt Morrison: How to Influence When You Dont Have Formal Authority

Published: March 6, 2023, 5:01 a.m.

Early in his career, Matt Morrison - Integrated Logistics Support Manager at Lockheed Martin - was given the best leadership advice he\u2019s ever received:\xa0\n\u201cYou LEAD people and you MANAGE money and processes.\u201d\nAnd lead he has.\xa0\nIn addition to his role at one of the world\u2019s largest organizations, Matt has a military background and plenty of experience navigating the intersection between systems and people - most of whom he has no authoritative power over.\nIn today\u2019s episode, he talks about how to lead people up and down the chain of command, as well as develop the skills necessary to do so effectively.\xa0 In addition, Matt and I cover a variety of other topics, including:\nHow to practice and develop the skill of saying the right thing at the right time (13:50)\nThe science behind why admitting your faults has a positive effect on a relationship (34:00)\nTips for exercising emotional control in high stress situations (35:50)\nWays to stand out in a large organization (43:00)\nConnect w/ Matt:\nIf you would like to learn from Matt or anyone on the AoC team on a regular and consistent basis, apply today for 1:1 mentoring.\xa0 We work with anyone who is looking for accountability, feedback, or guidance as you strive to take steps toward your goals.\xa0 To find out more about our areas of expertise, simply apply using the link above, or reach out to us directly at info@artofcoaching.com.\xa0\nReferenced Resources:\nE63: Power Dynamics in Leadership\nE126: Contextual Components of Communication\nE202: Influence Tactics: Why Facts & Logic Don't Change Our Minds\nUpcoming Events:\nWe are proud to announce the beginning of our AoC Facilitator program! This is your front door to becoming an inside member of the AOC team, and will give you the chance to teach on a flexible schedule, representing a globally recognized brand, impacting the lives of thousands and earning money while you do it. And we are always looking for driven and dedicated professionals. Our next course is coming up quickly, so click here to check out all the details TODAY.\nOur 3rd Apprenticeship event of 2023, in South Lake Tahoe, is only a month away!\xa0 If you consider yourself to be a lifelong learner, and you\u2019re looking to expand your development beyond the technical skills of your profession, the Apprenticeship is the perfect option.\xa0 Every aspect of our lives involves other people, yet skill acquisition in the area of social agility goes largely untapped.\xa0 To improve your social agility, to make better connections, to become a better professional and overall better human, sign up for the Apprenticeship TODAY.\xa0 Find the rest of our 2023 schedule HERE.\xa0 And as a thank you for listening to our podcast, use promo code EVENTS10 for a 10% discount.\xa0 We appreciate your support!\nThank you to our Podcast Partners!\nWe can\u2019t forget to thank our loyal podcast partners for all they do to support us!\xa0 Without them, we wouldn\u2019t be able to continue bringing you high quality free content that\u2019s fluff free. \xa0Today\u2019s episode is brought to you by none other than the amazing team at Athletic Greens. They get it - you\u2019re time poor and don\u2019t always get in the fruits and veggies you know you should. This is without a doubt the BEST tasting greens powder out there and they want to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/coach.