Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was on board, only to realize weeks later that nothing is actually moving forward? In this episode, TMG’s John Nasr and William “Billy” Stern unpack what it really takes to build influence. Real influence isn’t about making a strong argument in the room. It comes from understanding the people around you, earning their trust, and creating the conditions for shared ownership. The episode explores how to align priorities, socialize ideas, and co-author solutions with peers across roles and departments.

Join us as we discuss:

• The role of trust and empathy in executive buy-in
• Building influence through everyday interactions
• Navigating decentralized and matrixed teams