Top 5 Posts of 2015
Based on LinkedIn share counts, here are The Top Five Most Popular Leadership Breakthroughs Articles of 2015
Category Archives: Influencing Skills
Top Three Challenges to Getting Promoted
Want to move up The Corporate Ladder? Here are three hurdles to getting promoted to a higher position, along with some other ideas and suggestions.
Why Can’t My People Think for Themselves?
How often are you frustrated by the lack of thought, imagination, ingenuity and creativity that you receive from those around you? Let’s explore the answer to the ever frustrating question: Why Can’t My People Think for Themselves?
Distracted Listening – A Two Minute Solution
We now have laws prohibiting distracted driving. It’s proven to be dangerous and sometimes fatal. If you’re not using your phone while you’re behind the wheel, it still leaves ample opportunities to stay connected with the wireless world. Once you’ve conquered the demons of distracted driving, your next challenge is distracted listening. This occurs when you’re physically with another person but your attention and interests are elsewhere.
Fast is Slow. Slow is Fast.
Whether you’re selling products, services or ideas, your success depends on your ability to lead and influence the actions of others. That ability requires a sense of timing. In the words of the late sales guru and author, Bill Brooks:
“People buy when they’re ready to buy. Not when you need to make a sale.”
Dressing For Executive Success
We all know the old saying: “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” If it were true that people don’t make snap judgements based on appearances, we would see some very bland book covers. The fact is, we all do it with both books and people.
Your Ideas: Are They Rented or Owned?
When was the last time you washed your rental car?
If you have EVER washed your rental car, you might be the first. Nobody does it. I’m not talking about you 3-year leased car, but your 3-day rental.
