Power • Influence • Impact
Advocates are your best friends and wise mentors. So give them the time and respect that position deserves. They will be invaluable in helping you to overcome obstacles and help build your understanding of the political reality around your goals and your work....
How many millions do companies the world over spend on developing their brand? Why do they spend all this money? Here are just a few reasons: They want to create a clear impression in the minds of their customers and potential customers that separates them from their...
Attitudes are our mental perspectives of things/life. They become our filter through which all our experiences are channelled. Some of our attitudes can be very helpful while others are less so. It is our attitude, to the relationship that determines the behaviour...
Agendas can be professional or personal. Personal agendas are not always known unless you are very close to the individual concerned. Yet these agendas have a significant influence on the personal decisions the individual will make. "If you can discover the hidden...
It is all very well saying that to be more influential you have to do this or do that; but what if you don’t have time to do any more? If so, becoming more influential isn’t going anywhere. Time pressure comes from many directions. Bosses want you to do more with...
When you are clear about what you want to achieve, it is often frustrating to find that others do not share your enthusiasm. A great deal of time and effort is expended building the case, considering the risks and planning the execution. Everything seems to make...