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...

Recently I sat down with Jennifer McClure on The Impact Makers Podcast where we had a conversation about the importance of power, influence, and politics in the corporate world. It was a stimulating conversation and we especially dove into the importance of...

Have you noticed how long it takes you to make a decision? Weighing up the options. The pros and cons. Have you ever though how much indecision is costing you? The stress, the worry, the time and the missed opportunities. Personally, I’m starting to think that if I...

Chris is a senior-level change consultant. He is extremely good at his job, and with diligent networking has recently landed a fantastic opportunity to work on a team implementing change across Europe. Already he has made good inroads and has begun to exert influence...