The Messy Middle Matters podcast shines a much-needed spotlight on the workplace’s unsung heroes—the ones who work in, survive in, and even thrive in the “messy middle.”
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The Messy Middle Matters podcast shines a much-needed spotlight on the workplace’s unsung heroes—the ones who work in, survive in, and even thrive in the “messy middle.”
Ep 28: Influence vs. Authority: How Change Really Happens
The Messy Middle Matters
19 minutes
1 month ago
Ep 28: Influence vs. Authority: How Change Really Happens
In this episode, Indra and Amanda explore the difference between influence and authority and why mastering influence is essential for most people at work. While authority comes with titles and structure, influence is often how real change happens: through relationships, trust, and timing.
They share personal stories of leading without formal power, the subtle art of planting seeds and letting ideas take root, and strategies for shifting mindsets and behavior over time. Whether you’re driving change from the middle or navigating a complex org, this episode offers practical tips for using influence to get things done—without steamrolling anyone in the process.
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The Messy Middle Matters
The Messy Middle Matters podcast shines a much-needed spotlight on the workplace’s unsung heroes—the ones who work in, survive in, and even thrive in the “messy middle.”
