Influence is a topic I have long been interested in for both personal and professional reasons. And since everyone is influencing and being influenced every day, I wonder why more people don’t share my keen interest. If you are (or would like to be) a student of influence, make Invisible Influence by Jonah Berger part of […]
Why Coaching is the Gap Even When People Don’t Know It
I talk with leaders nearly every day, and often I hear strains of angst and consternation about problems with their teams and team members. There is nothing wrong with identifying problems or issues. Unfortunately, too often after describing a problem, the conversation shifts to blame, frustration, and surrender. When we feel as if there is […]
Coaching By the Alphabet
Coaching is a complex and important topic, which is one reason I am always thinking about ways to talk about important coaching concepts in an easy and memorable way. My goal is not to “dumb down” the ideas, but to cut to the core of the issue and provide greater clarity and insight. Today, I […]
What’s in Your Control?
Control and influence are VERY closely related, but they certainly aren’t the same thing. And as a leader, it’s very important to understand this difference and this relationship. In the video below, I’ll help explain the difference, give you specific examples of what you can control as well as tips for increasing your influence. Tweet […]
The You Matter Marathon
Imagine, a coworker, neighbor or even a stranger walking up to you and handing you a card. They might say something like, “I just wanted to share this with you,” or “I think you need to hear this today,” or they might say nothing, and just hand you the card. Then imagine looking at the […]
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