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Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights
How to Answer the Tell Me About a Time You Influenced Without Authority
- Published
- July 10, 2026
- Duration
- 8:46
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- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2026
Discusses Episode 105 of Interview Prep with Fexingo tackles one of the toughest behavioral questions: 'Tell m…
Summary
Episode 105 of Interview Prep with Fexingo tackles one of the toughest behavioral questions: 'Tell me about a time you influenced someone without direct authority.' Lucas and Luna break down why this question is increasingly common, especially in matrixed organizations, and walk through a real candidate story that works. You'll learn the three pillars of …
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Episode 105 of Interview Prep with Fexingo tackles one of the toughest behavioral questions: 'Tell me about a time you influenced someone without direct authority.' Lucas and Luna break down why this question is increasingly common, especially in matrixed organizations, and walk through a real candidate story that works. You'll learn the three pillars of a strong response—context, approach, outcome—and hear why the best answers focus on negotiation, not persuasion. Plus, a surprising tip: the be