Titles don’t create influence; trust does.

In this episode of Launch to Impact, I, Dr. Keena, reframe social influence as the leadership skill that turns vision into movement and ideas into action.

I explain that social influence isn’t about popularity, manipulation, or online metrics. It’s the ability to shape decisions, behavior, and momentum without relying on positional power.

In today’s fast-moving, cross-functional, and remote workplaces, leaders can’t “boss” their way to results-they must earn trust and lead through credibility, clarity, and connection.

This episode breaks down why trust is measurable, why it accelerates execution, and how influence shows up (or breaks down) on teams. I also connect social influence to the other traits that define next-generation leadership: resilience, perseverance, emotional intelligence, and ingenuity, showing how influence multiplies the impact of them all.

Listeners will walk away with a clear diagnostic framework and simple, repeatable practices to strengthen their influence in ethical, effective ways.

“Social influence is the bridge between vision and movement. Make sure you have it, and make sure you use it wisely.”

What we cover in this episode:

• Why trust, not titles, determines who people choose to follow

• Why strong influence leads to faster alignment and less friction

• How to diagnose whether the gap is credibility, communication, or connection

This episode is for leaders who want their ideas to land, their teams to move, and their leadership to carry weight - even when they’re not in the room.

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