In complex leadership arenas you do not have the time to influence everyone directly. That is why you need to get very efficient and working out how to influence groups. When you can do this, you can reap the economic rewards by gaining even more influence. Before you...
Time to Take More Control?
Most people in leadership roles are so busy surviving that they miss opportunities to become more powerful and influential. Rather than being a shaper, they remain stuck in reaction mode. Although understandable, it is not excusable if you want to be highly...
Positive Influence for Women Summary
Over nearly fifteen years, since deciding to specialise in helping people to become more influential, one of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked on the conference stage and in the conversations following a presentation is… “How do men and women differ when it...
Engaging with Powerful People
When it comes to networking, there is no substitute for networking — you’ve got to get out there and do it. By now, I am sure you have no doubt in your mind that it is necessary; however, actually getting out there and doing it is sometimes a little harder. The bottom...
Strategic Direction Setting
Exploring your environment is very important when it comes to being successful. However, that can only get you so far. Assuming you have been applying yourself to this endeavour, by now you will have learned a great deal that will help you to work out the context and...
Critical Influencing Skills
So many people these days are saying that they need to improve their influencing skills. Many organisations are also saying they want to develop the influencing capability of their talented managers and leaders. But, what exactly are these influencing skills which...
