Power • Influence • Impact
A topic which comes up time and again in workshops is that of confidence, or rather, lack of it. If you fail to demonstrate your confidence when attempting to influence others, it is likely that you will fail. Why should someone agree with you when they notice the...
To maximise your progress, recognise that your mind is likely to transform its beliefs about your goal as you continue to work towards it. Once you can see the path, you can take action to accelerate your progress along it. Here's the pathway... Want. The first...
I've lost count of the number of times someone has told me that they are an expert. Expertise is an extremely potent source of power and influence, especially when it is in high demand and comes from a credible source. Little wonder that everyone wants to be an...
Before publishing this article, I sent it to a couple of friends. One reacted strongly, telling me I was wrong. I'm just pleased he proved my point entirely! We all applaud people of integrity, don't we? Those who have a well-developed sense of right and wrong: strong...
Like me, I am sure you have been in a meeting presenting your ideas and seeking agreement to proceed. Gaining buy-in is a key job requirement of middle to senior-level people. If people say no, I am sure you have plenty of ideas about what to do next ― especially if...
People who have a positive attitude towards their work as an influencer benefit greatly and, to be honest, are much more likely to get what they want. This works for a number of reasons: People with a positive disposition are more readily listened to. Many enjoy...