Professional Excellence

Influence Without Authority

Learn how to build credibility, strengthen relationships and influence decisions across teams.

20 minutes
🎓 Beginner Level
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Influence Without Authority

Leadership is not always about having the final say. Often, it’s about how you influence others to move work forward. 
In environments where authority is shared, your ability to build credibility, foster trust and collaborate across teams becomes essential. Without it, progress can stall and alignment can be difficult to achieve. 
This microlearning focuses on practical strategies to help you lead through influence. You’ll explore how to strengthen relationships, leverage your network and communicate in ways that guide decisions and create momentum. 
By building these skills, you’ll be able to lead with impact, even when you are not the final decision-maker.

NCPD Credit:

Upon completion of the microlearning and evaluation, learners are eligible to earn 0.2 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) credits. AONL is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Disclosure:

The content planners do not have any conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Your Instructor

Renee Roberts Turner

Renee Roberts Turner

Dr. Renee Thompson is the CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, working with healthcare leaders to cultivate a professional workforce by addressing bullying and incivility. Renee is a bestselling author, hosts a popular podcast, and is one of only 30 nurses worldwide to hold the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional designation. In 2022, Renee was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her work to eradicate disruptive behaviors in healthcare. In March 2026, Renee will be inducted as a Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership for her sustained contributions to the specialty of nursing leadership, commitment to service, and influence in shaping health care by addressing disruptive behaviors.

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