Influence Without Authority: Earn Your Influence Capital
Influence isn't rank; it's 'influence capital' you earn. Product managers use this to lead teams they don't manage by building expertise, strong relationships, and compelling data. The footgun is trying to make big asks before you've made these deposits.
Think of influence as a bank account. You can't make big withdrawals (like a major scope change) without first making deposits of 'influence capital.' This is the core skill for PMs who own a product's success but have zero authority over the teams building it. You earn this capital with three currencies: deep expertise, strong relationships, and compelling data. The biggest footgun is trying to command instead of persuade; you'll fail to rally the team and stall your project.
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