Connect to Reconnect: Part of our 10 Christmas Gifts series - Gift Number 8
- Steve Burnside
- Dec 17, 2025
- 1 min read
Gift #8: Influencing Skills
Influence is at the heart of leadership.
It’s how we bring people with us, shape ideas, build partnerships and get buy in.
This workbook from our CAKE Connect offers a complete, practical guide to understanding and developing your influencing skills, complete with reflective questions and activities you can use immediately.
Why This Gift?
Because influencing isn’t about being louder, it’s about being clearer, more intentional and more connected.
This workbook helps leaders:
prepare more thoughtfully
understand stakeholders better
adapt their style
strengthen relationships
communicate with purpose
create genuine commitment rather than compliance
Perfect for anyone planning change or new initiatives in 2026!
Get the workbook here:
How to use this Gift
1. Complete the workbook on your own
Work through each page — especially the map and action plan.
2. Use it in your team
Invite your team to map their stakeholders and compare insights.
3. Apply it to a real project
Pick a 2026 priority and use the influencing plan to gain early buy-in.
We’re near the end of our 10 gifts, check back tomorrow to find out what we’re offering. This one is special!
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