Power • Influence • Impact

Influencing Frightened People

We all know there are a lot of people around us who right now, are very afraid. The level of uncertainty, disruption is dare I say it, unprecedented. Assuming you have a job to do, and you need their cooperation, or at least wish to help them in these difficult times,...

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Avoiding a Dramatic End to a Relationship

Recently I expressed an opinion to a close friend on a somewhat controversial topic. The reaction took me by surprise. It felt like our friendship came to a sudden and dramatic end. Unable to believe what she had just heard me say, her emotions governed her...

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Birthday Reflections: Thriving with Optimism

Today, little surprise that I’m reflecting, as I’m sure you do on your birthday. Given the work I do, some of my thoughts today may be of use, and perhaps will cause you to pause and reflect too, even though it’s my birthday! Few can deny that this year is momentous...

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Judge me not by my…

Judge me not by my profile, nor by how many like me. Instead, think about my words, and judge for yourself the impact they have on your work and in your life. Your praise and feedback means nothing to me if I leave you unchanged, so learn well and implement fast. As...

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Stop Wasting Your Time with Idiots

Okay, maybe idiots is too strong. How about: stop wasting your time with people who add little or no value to your agenda. Or worse, those who detract from it? We all just collect these people as the months and years roll by. Like junk stuffed in a drawer or cupboard....

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In the land of the blind…

So many people are telling me that they don’t know what’s going to happen. Uncertain times. “Who knows how this will all land? Need to keep our options open.” Here’s an analogy. Imagine a race. A race where the prize is big. The winning rider will be made for life....

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