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In our most recent blog series, we explored how the ability to influence others is essential, regardless of your role -- and it requires a mastery of connection, clarity, and communication.

Have you ever tried to influence someone, only to fail?

My health insurance agent recently recommended that I change my healthcare policy. I asked him, “If you were me, would you switch to this new policy?” He replied, “I already switched to the same policy myself.”

A colleague’s daughter contacted me recently after being passed over twice for a choice promotion. She told me she really wanted to advance in the company, but didn’t seem to have what they were looking for.

When I think of leadership presence, I always remember Joanne, a managing director at a large private bank. Here’s her story …

What makes a truly inspiring leader?

Many blogs ago, I discussed words to eliminate from your business vocabulary. I focused on the word “try” and the expressions “I think” and “I might.” There are various other words, phrases, and attitudes that you might want to pay closer attention...

Why would others want to collaborate, cooperate or unite with you and your mission or project? Because of your influence!

Let’s continue our discussion from last week about word choices and how they can either help or hinder your career. I discussed the ubiquitous “try” in the previous post, along with all the reasons you might want to eliminate it from your...

I often discuss things you need to know and implement to get ahead of the curve and keep your career moving.