Life is complicated enough without us making it more so. While I strongly advocate simplicity, it frequently eludes me in my own work. Except, when I’m coaching. Yesterday was a prime example of this. My client all-but slapped his forehead as yet … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Extract from Influential Leadership: A Leader's Guide to Getting Things Done The issues and priorities you focus your leadership attention on. What is noticeable about all powerful and influential people is that they have very clear … [Continue reading]
“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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
With the 5Cs of The Influence to Thrive Model, perhaps the one which causes the most problems for people is Grasp Your CONTEXT. This has major consequences because unless you are intimately aware of the context in which you build and implement your … [Continue reading]
Pause for a moment and think back to the last meeting you attended where a group came together to discuss a difficult situation, and a decision needed to be made. As you think back, you'll probably remember several people who appeared to be out of … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
This tool, developed over 10 years ago has proved to be extremely useful in helping clients to understand how power and influence works around them. Within a few minutes, just by selecting a few words, you'll have a clear view of where you think … [Continue reading]