Most people hate the politics. Bizarre but true.  If you want examples, take a look at the first article linked at the foot of this article. Which is a bit of a problem, because if this is true for you, you will shy away from this essential phenomena in organisational...

As you get more skilled at influence, you’ll recognise that it is best to get a clear understanding of those you are seeking to influence. As I’ve said many times before, walking in their shoes, truly understanding what makes them tick is essential - if you are to be...

Last week’s article on trail blazers stretched some a little too far.  Comments about how impossible it is to develop these, and in one case, “I’m just not like that.” Nonsense. These things are easy, when you know how. How do I know that?  Because I’ve done it, and...

If you're stuck in a rut, you're dying, little by little, day by day. The frustration, indecision, fear and anxiety build up first in your mind, then in your body. Stress does things to a body, we all know that. And the longer you are stuck, the bigger the hit you...

Earlier this week we had a lively debate in the Let’s Talk on Emotional Distraction. One of the areas we discussed what the structure of relationships and particularly, the areas where difference can interrupt the relationship. I first wrote about this a few months...

(part of the EIT Health DRIVE Training) Influential Leadership is all about results. By viewing influence as an output, you can focus your effort on how to make it happen. This takes leadership beyond vision, and into the realm of tangible achievements. Please watch...