During a call today I was sharing some ideas on trust building with a client, so I thought I would share some ideas and resources with you on this topic. Because, unless you have trust in a relationship, your ability to influence will be severely restricted. Why? If...

Introduction [wc_center max_width="500px" class="" text_align="center"]  [/wc_center] Minimal Preparation As mentioned in the video: Please think about your work and the challenges you face. Ask yourself, what do you need to influence over the next 3-6 months that...

Within many organisations, there is a fire burning, out of control, and out of sight. Those who can see it are impotent to do anything. They watch with growing despair, or simply jump ship. The threats to organisational success today are big, very big. Technology, AI,...

To get to the top you have to be good at your job. You also have to be extremely good at influence, especially if you work in a competitive environment where egos, personal agendas and politics are rife. Over the last 15 years I have helped hundreds of senior people...

This text is taken from the original draft manuscript of Influential Leadership: A Leader's Guide to Getting Things Done and is provided here to enrich your learning on the Strategic Influencer Programme. Introduction Leadership is about driving progress towards a...

Vijay wanted to talk urgently because of his upcoming performance review. He was getting pretty anxious and wound up about it, not least because the CEO would be attending, as he does for all senior level reviews. So far, none had gone well. In fact, most people had...