autonomous influence

You influence through trust and autonomy, giving your team the freedom to work in their own styles. Independence drives your leadership, with minimal need for oversight or structure.

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Your Strengths

Leaders with Autonomous Influence excel at fostering independence, self-direction, and trust. They believe capable people should be free to do their work without micromanagement, allowing skilled and self-motivated employees to thrive.

Empowering

A hands-off approach fuels ownership, initiative, and personal drive.

Empowering

A hands-off approach fuels ownership, initiative, and personal drive.

Flexible

Support employees in working in the environments and rhythms where they perform best.

Flexible

Support employees in working in the environments and rhythms where they perform best.

Independent

Avoid hovering, giving people space to move work forward in their own way.

Independent

Avoid hovering, giving people space to move work forward in their own way.

Trusting

Rely on employees’ abilities and judgment, creating a culture of confidence.

Trusting

Rely on employees’ abilities and judgment, creating a culture of confidence.

Challenges

This high-autonomy style can create distance, inconsistent communication, or gaps in alignment. Without intentional touchpoints, teams may feel unsupported, unclear on priorities, or disconnected from broader organizational goals.

Distant

Limited interaction may leave employees feeling unsupported or unseen.

Distant

Limited interaction may leave employees feeling unsupported or unseen.

Unclear

Important context or expectations may be missed without deliberate communication.

Unclear

Important context or expectations may be missed without deliberate communication.

Uninvolved

Leaders may under-communicate, assuming independence replaces connection.

Uninvolved

Leaders may under-communicate, assuming independence replaces connection.

Disjointed

Team members may move in different directions without consistent alignment.

Disjointed

Team members may move in different directions without consistent alignment.

LEADERS LIKE YOU

Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway CEO

Known for giving leaders freedom to run businesses independently.

Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway CEO

Known for giving leaders freedom to run businesses independently.

Phil Jackson

NBA Coach

Encouraged players’ autonomy and personal responsibility within “The Triangle.”

Phil Jackson

NBA Coach

Encouraged players’ autonomy and personal responsibility within “The Triangle.”

Mary Barra

CEO of General Motors

Known for empowering teams and fostering trusted autonomy.

Mary Barra

CEO of General Motors

Known for empowering teams and fostering trusted autonomy.

Jason Fried

Co-founder of Basecamp

Advocate for independence, deep work, and low-interference leadership.

Jason Fried

Co-founder of Basecamp

Advocate for independence, deep work, and low-interference leadership.

"Stacey's approach is a game-changer for those committed to leading with enterprise vision and lasting influence. My career is forever changed due to Stacey's guidance."

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Greg Holman

TruStage

"Stacey's approach is a game-changer for those committed to leading with enterprise vision and lasting influence. My career is forever changed due to Stacey's guidance."

Greg Holman

TruStage

HOW TO eLEVATE YOUR

INFLUENCE.

Priority One

Build Alignment and increase Trust

Autonomous leaders often communicate only what they feel is “necessary,” but elevated influence requires intentional connection, cohesion, and shared understanding.

Priority Two

Strategic Check-ins for Consistency and Clarity

Monday-to-Monday® influence is rooted in consistent presence. Intentional, scheduled touchpoints prevent misalignment and help employees feel supported and connected.

Priority Three

Strengthen Charge Communication to Drive Momentum

Because Autonomous leaders often step back, applying Charge Communication—Stacey’s method for energizing and propelling teams—helps ensure everyone stays focused on shared goals.