Good conversationalists have great influence. In this post, I share five strategies I have learned for having better conversations.
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4 Ways to Boost Your Team Engagement
It All Comes Down to the Right Kind of Connection
Recently, I was talking to the leader of a nonprofit organization who was complaining that volunteerism was at an all time low. “Even when people volunteer, most of them don’t show up or follow through,” he said. “They just don’t seem to be engaged.” This is a common problem in the for-profit world as well. […]
How to Regain Your Perspective After a Major Setback
Use this Proven 5-Step Process and Get Back on Track
Setbacks are inevitable. They make us stronger and develop our character. But only if we maintain our perspective and use them to grow. Here’s how.
How the Enneagram Can Help You Become a Better Leader
The Most Powerful Tool I’ve Found for Personal Development
Leading others starts with leading ourselves. That means leaders must be be committed to personal development if we’re going to have long-term success. But some paths to personal development are more direct than others. My friend Ian Cron is both a priest and a therapist. He’s also an expert in the Enneagram, an ancient personal-development […]
Turning Failure to Your Advantage
How to Use Setbacks as Fuel for Future Success
Failure can be a powerful teacher—if you process it carefully and wring all the juice out of it. Here are five steps for turning failure to your advantage.
How to Be Perceived as an Expert in Your Field
5 Steps to Boosting Your Influence and Authority
During a recent Launch Conference, my friend Ken Davis joked from the stage, “All you have to do to become an expert is read five books on the same subject.” Everyone laughed. But in our get-smart-quick culture, it sometimes seems that way, doesn’t it?