Summary:
The book provides strategies and insights on how to develop and maintain personal influence in a professional setting, focusing on building trust, effectively communicating, and navigating office politics. It offers practical advice on how to assert oneself, manage conflicts, and create a positive impact within an organization.
Key points:
1. Influence in the workplace is about effecting change and guiding decisions through credibility, trust, and respect, not power over others.
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