People depend on you not just for ideas, but for coordination too. So anything you can do to become more organized—making lists, keeping your calendar current, prioritizing goals—will pay big dividends for you and them.

Nothing’s so dispiriting as to see the Influencer drop the ball on important matters. So, remember: If you fail to follow-up, procrastinate on tough decisions, or make pledges you don’t keep, your colleagues will lose faith. Even though you don’t do those things purposely, they’ll see you as letting them down. Your charm and warmth can’t fully compensate for unreliability.

Also, come to grips with the fact that conflicts are going to occur. Try to deal with them up front, not sweep them under the rug. In addition, organize your time better and keep your socializing in balance with your tasks.