The Influence to Thrive Model aims to take people above and beyond their current trajectory and put them on the fast-track to greater accomplishment, whatever that means to them. Some will be driving for financial success. Others far more orientated to fulfilling...

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord Action Only history will prove if we are at a point in time right now where absolute power is absolutely corrupting. Unable to divine what is fact, fiction or fake, on so many high-consequence...

Few can doubt that one of the greats in the field of influence is Dr. Robert Cialdini. I’m sure you’ve heard of (and probably used) his principles of persuasion - i know i have, and do my best to avoid them wherever possible. Actually, they are pretty straightforward,...

Back in April I was asked to speak with a progressive group of senior technologists about Mental and Emotional agility, and I shared thirteen factors that need to be considered as you develop greater agility in your performance (see Mental Agility and Emotional...

To my way of thinking, the ultimate boss-subordinate relationship is experienced as a mutually beneficial collaboration or partnership that also respects the hierarchical status. This means you are both working together, sharing, problem-solving and doing your level...

Tenacity is a much valued quality. Having the staying power, the resilience to take the knocks, and bounce back, determined, relentless, dedicated to the achievement of your goals. That is, unless it's ridiculous, hopeless or destined to failure. Bloody-minded...