Whether we know it or not, we all rely on a few basic strategies for moving through the social world. Different people adopt different strategies. Some try to be helpful and friendly; others aim for perfection. Some try to be attractive and productive, while knowledge is the goal for others. The problem is that most […]
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Your Power as a Leader
The 4 Realities of Your Impact on Others
As leaders, we possess more power than we think. But we can only use it for good if we understand it and embrace it.
Are You a Responsive Person?
4 Ways to Set Expectations for Collaborative Communication
Unresponsive people drive me crazy. I hate sending an email or Slack message to someone and then waiting days to hear anything back. (Admittedly, I have sometimes been guilty of this myself.) This is particularly maddening when you don’t hear anything at all. One of the questions I always ask when interviewing executive assistants is […]
3 Ways to Go Further, Faster
The Secret Power of Sherpas, Experts, and Coaches
What is the single most important thing you can do to make your dreams become reality? In this post I share a critically important success principle and three ways to apply it.
Why Keeping Commitments is Critical to Your Influence
3 Reasons Integrity Is Key to Your Success
When we think of someone with integrity, we think of someone we can count on to come through on what they promise. Unfortunately, that’s not always a safe bet today. Over the last several years I’ve noticed a change in the way we use the word integrity. Having integrity requires staying true to your word—even […]
What It Takes to Become a Person of Influence
4 Simple Behaviors Any Leader Can Adopt
I was recently talking to a neighbor about an ordinance being considered by our city council. She didn’t like it and felt strongly that it shouldn’t pass. She went on to make the case to me, raising several valid points I had not considered before. I reminded her that the city was holding a public […]