3 Ways to Boost Your Influence with Active Listening Active listening boosts your influence, whether you are in a virtual, in-person or hybrid meeting. It demonstrates your commitment and sincere interest in hearing what others have to say. Active listening is not...
Feedback. This one simple word elicits complicated feelings, but it is the one thing we all need to grow. Whether you are getting or giving feedback, trust is the one component needed to make it land in a positive way. Without trust, feedback – given or received – is...
3 Ways Accountability Earns Trust and Influence “I will call you as soon as I’m out of this meeting.” “I will email you within the hour.” “You can expect that proposal before lunch.” Ever notice how often we loosely promise others and rarely follow through?...
4 Ways to Make Your Words Stick Leaders are always under surveillance. Every action they take and word they speak is scrutinized. Words matter. What you say has consequences. They have the power to influence others or cost you credibility and trust. Your team wants a...
4 Keys to Make Habits Stick Repetition creates automation. Getting better at anything requires deliberate practice. Think about the hours one might spend at basketball practice, shooting hoops and mastering drills. These skills eventually become automatic. The same is...