Successfully Influence Others at Work | Thoughtful Persuasion Do you often find yourself trying to convince others that your ideas and solutions are valid? This is a presentation I recently prepared for a few webinars, and I’m sharing the whole presentation for you here. You’ll learn how to take Robert Cialdini’s groundbreaking work in Influence, […]
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The first few months of 2020 have been strange times indeed. In fact, it just occurred to me that April begins the second quarter of the year. In coaching, we typically break down progress into 90 days, so a follow up to coaching would ask you to evaluate the first 90 days of the
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I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that the last three weeks have been a roller-coaster. They’ve been unpredictable, disruptive, and confusing. I’ve lost quite a few great opportunities that came my way. And I’ve also gained a few surprise opportunities that I didn’t see coming. And that’s the point. How do we
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A few years ago, I had a client who came to me with a problem he was having with one of his managers. This manager created chaos every time he gave her a project to lead. In this situation, she was about to start an extended absence for maternity leave. My client wanted to
Do your colleagues miss you when you’re gone? How to know if you add value Read More »
Early in my career when I was very young I worked for a manager who, in hindsight, was not that great. At the time, everyone loved her. She was engaging, pleasant to deal with, and did her best to lead her team using a traditional management approach. For example, we documented everything we did, there
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Recently, a new client came to me for business coaching and asked for help to scale her new web development business. When I asked her about some of the problems she was facing with scaling her offerings, she told me she was aware of some inconsistencies in delivery as well as some missed deadlines. In
Are You Busy Or Are You Productive? The Devil Is In The Details … Read More »
People are often overheard using the phrase “natural leader,” but experts agree that leading others is an ability that can be developed. In the context of the workplace, it’s a nuanced skill that requires loads of practice in order to wield effectively. Truthfully, the best leaders in today’s business world are those that have put
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What does a business social network mean to you? If you don’t have a clear answer to that question, it’s probably a good time to start thinking about it. Like it or not, you’re a part of a social network – whether you’re self-employed, a senior executive, or an entry level staffer – and how
Respect: How to Create and Capitalize on Ultimate Network Advantage – Part 3 Read More »
Welcome to part two of my series on navigating social networks in the workplace. In this post, we’re going to talk about what it means to be an influencer – it’s the “getting known” part of my framework, and a very important element. If you’ve earned the trust of the people you really want to
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More people are becoming interested in their personal brand, and for good reason – it’s the foundation of a sustainable career. If having a personal brand is an idea that’s new to you, there are probably some big questions you’re looking to have answered. What exactly is a personal brand? How to have one –
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