Power: How to Use It Right

There's nothing negative about gaining more power, as long as you use it correctly. How are you using yours?

How to Make People Listen

When you’re trying to get your point across, but no one is listening, it can be the most frustrating experience in the world. Here are my top ten tips for making people listen to you without actually having to yell.

Who Do You Want to Lead?

No matter how hard you try, you struggle to find the right people.  You interview one person after another – not certain if he or she is the right person. You know you have to start choosing the right people. But how?  Let’s take a look at the five non-negotiable characteristics that the right people possess, making your leadership effective and outstanding.

How to Empower a Team Beyond Success

The “secret” to enjoying team success has always been about empowering a team further than what any single individual on the team can accomplish.  One way to look how to empower your team toward mega-success status, is to think about constructing a solid building.  

How to Set the Stage for Influence Success

Shakespeare said it best: “All the world’s a stage and the men and women are merely players.” This is very true, I believe, but there’s no saying that you can’t have a lead role in your company’s “production.” So what’s the key to playing the star at your company?

Becoming an Intuitive Decision Maker

I find people still don’t trust their gut when it comes to making good business decisions. I understand that there’s a lot riding on some of the decisions you make and sometimes saying you “just went with your gut” isn’t enough to satisfy a Board of Directors. But at some point, you really have to pull the trigger and say, “Yes, I feel that this is right.” Here's how to do it...

When Manipulation is the Ticket

So when is manipulation(influence) the ticket?  The answer to that, is just about all the time. If you want to find success in your career, you have got to be using all of the influence you have in order to impress and stand out among your peers. Do you know how to use yours?

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