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The Foundations Of Influence: The Power to Lead & Inspire by Donald C. Kunkel Jr.
If you want to become a more trusted, respected, and effective leader—The Foundations of Influence will show you how. Written by veteran leader and Elite Leadership Center founder Donald C. Kunkel Jr., this practical guide delivers real-world tools to help you inspire others, navigate complexity, and lead with confidence.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just stepping into a leadership role, this book offers more than theory—it equips you with actionable strategies built on the Five Foundations of Influence Framework™ — Trust, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Credibility, and Adaptability (TECCA). These are the essential building blocks behind every high-impact leader.
This framework directly powers the TECCA™ Influence System — a proprietary suite of tools developed from the book’s core principles. Readers can go beyond the page and experience:
➡ The TECCA™ Influence Assessment™ — discover your natural influence style
➡ The TECCA Influence Power Profile™ — receive a personalized report with insights, blind spots, and growth paths
➡ The TECCA™ Influence Archetypes™ — understand how you lead, how others see you, and how to improve
If you're serious about leading with purpose and building influence that lasts — this book and the TECCA™ system it inspired will give you everything you need to start your journey.
Leadership begins with influence. Influence begins with you.
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Upcoming Books from the Elite Leadership Center
The journey to mastering influence doesn't stop here.
Following the success of The Foundations of Influence: The Power to Lead & Inspire, several new titles are already in development — each designed to equip you with practical, real-world tools for becoming a more impactful leader in work, life, and relationships.
Coming soon:
- The Foundations of Feedback™
A modern guide to giving and receiving feedback with clarity, empathy, and influence. - The Foundations of Resilience™
Learn how to build inner strength, navigate adversity, and lead others through uncertainty. - The Foundations of Focus™
Master the art of intentional leadership, eliminate distractions, and execute what matters most.
Each new title will be paired with companion tools, courses, and assessments — built on the same practical approach and leadership philosophy behind the TECCA™ Influence System.
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