Power • Influence • Impact
Once pointed out, this theme is an obvious requirement for a successful relationship. I cannot think of any relationship which at some point has not had a few problems which included at least a bit of conflict. If you assume that to be called a relationship there must...
It is self-evident that communication is an important element of relationships, but the presence of influence may at first sight appear a little unexpected. Usually, that is something we do to others if we are successful, but not something which others do to us. The...
Fantastic, you've got a new job! Now, quick as you can, you need to establish your influence. Unless you can be influential from the start, there is a risk you may have to recover and gradually build it later. The best time to make a great impression is right now as...
Nobody says that you have to like everyone. That is as unrealistic as saying you can always influence others. You can't. But if you want to influence people, it helps enormously if they like you. People tend to like people who like them. This creates an immediate...
No, I don't believe they do, but it definitely helps. Leadership books nearly all tell you that successful leaders are those with vision. They cite it as critical to being influential. Their argument is convincing. They say that you need to be visionary because… You...
Hey, congratulations, you’ve made it. Now you are a leader, how does it feel? Exciting, a little daunting? Maybe you have been around a little while and are still feeling rather unprepared for the leadership task ahead. Then again, perhaps you have just landed a job...