Upward Influence Audit
Purpose: Ever feel like your great work isn’t seen or acted on?This quick audit helps you see what’s really getting in the way of being heard, trusted, and taken seriously by your manager.Identify your current influence patterns, and where your next breakthrough lies.
Instruction:
Rate yourself on a scale from 1 (rarely/never) to 5 (consistently/always). Be honest — this isn’t about judgment, it’s about awareness.
1. I know what “success” looks like from their perspective, not just mine?
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Rarely/Never
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
2. I know what causes stress or pressure for my manager.
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Rarely/Never
1
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
3. I adapt my message, timing, and format to what helps them make faster and better decisions.
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Rarely/Never
1
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
4. I can disagree or push back respectfully without fear or avoidance, and I speak up in a way that builds credibility rather than conflict.
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Rarely/Never
1
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
5. I share updates and insights in a way that adds value to their bigger-picture goals.
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Rarely/Never
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
6. When I feel overlooked or pressured, I can reframe the story and act from clarity, not defensiveness.
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Rarely/Never
1
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
7. I initiate meaningful check-ins, rather than reacting to their requests.
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Rarely/Never
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
8. I can anticipate what might land well or poorly with my manager, and adjust accordingly.
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Rarely/Never
1
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
9. I adapt how I frame information to reduce threat and increase trust in high-stakes conversations.
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Rarely/Never
1
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
10. I take ownership of the relationship, I don’t wait for them to notice; I make it easy for them to trust and support me.
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Rarely/Never
1
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Consistently/Always
5
1 is Rarely/Never, 5 is Consistently/Always
Which areas are your strongest NOW?
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Where are you playing small or reactive?
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If you improved just 1–2 of these, what might shift in your working relationship?
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Overall score
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