Influence isn't attention: the most powerful people in the room say the least
TansuYegen · x · 2026-09-09
The author argues that influence is often confused with visibility: followers, money, titles, and being the loudest in a meeting don't guarantee anyone changes what they think or do. Real influence is invisible — it shows up when your idea appears in conversations you're not attending, or when a room changes direction because people trust your judgment. The best measure of influence is what happens when you're not there. Generic business commentary, not AI-specific.
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