Guaranteed Influence: It’s All in the Words You Use

Have you ever stopped to think about the words you are using to communicate and how they affect the outcome of what you’re trying to say? Here are a few examples of what to say and what not to say when trying to persuade 

Who Do You Want to Lead?

No matter how hard you try, you struggle to find the right people.  You interview one person after another – not certain if he or she is the right person. You know you have to start choosing the right people. But how?  Let’s take a look at the five non-negotiable characteristics that the right people possess, making your leadership effective and outstanding.

How to Empower a Team Beyond Success

The “secret” to enjoying team success has always been about empowering a team further than what any single individual on the team can accomplish.  One way to look how to empower your team toward mega-success status, is to think about constructing a solid building.  

When Manipulation is the Ticket

So when is manipulation(influence) the ticket?  The answer to that, is just about all the time. If you want to find success in your career, you have got to be using all of the influence you have in order to impress and stand out among your peers. Do you know how to use yours?

Do You Read Me, Mars? Learning to Communicate Clearly with Men

Have you ever been in a meeting where you or another female colleague spends an inordinate amount of time debating a topic with a male coworker, only to discover later that they were actually arguing the same point, but were communicating in a way that the other person could not understand? If not, consider yourself lucky, because it happens frequently in offices and relationships around the world. The phrase “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” is very true. Genders communicate very differently and...

Finding the Time to Network

Most networking events happen during happy hours or at times most people find convenient outside of work hours, which is time that you like to spend with your family. But you know you need to make these connections in order to get new business or advance your career, so what do you do?

What is Assertiveness Training?

Do you understand the difference in being aggressive versus assertive?

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