Influence Blog
January 20, 2015
“I always believed that the more I said, the more knowledgeable I was perceived … until I heard myself on a video playback,” confessed a recent […]
September 2, 2014
Many of us take for granted our image and reputation, which can be built up or jeopardized through technology. Participating in a Skype call is just […]
July 8, 2014
The majority of us get caught up in our own head, getting trapped in the negative talk that takes control of our conversations. “What if I […]
June 24, 2014
Our words will either impact or distract our listeners from taking action on what we have to say. Having influence Monday to Monday requires more than […]
June 10, 2014
Three Steps for Following Through Even When You Don’t Have Time “I don’t have time to respond.” “We are in the midst of a demanding project.” “Your […]
April 15, 2014
We are all guilty. We shoot off email after email when a face-to-face or phone conversation in some situations would save time and have greater influence. […]
March 4, 2014
An influence skill I am continually coaching our clients on is how to use the pause. In an attempt to explain why they don’t pause, clients […]
December 11, 2012
Take a piece of paper and write down two adjectives that best describe how you want to be perceived, no matter whom you’re communicating with or […]
June 1, 2011
What Is the Cost for Not Communicating Effectively? How appropriate that June is effective communication month as we are halfway through the year. What have you done […]
