Ugh. It happened again. While teaching a program on influence and leadership, someone asked the question I hate to be asked: “This sounds really hard. Is there a way to shortcut—or fake—influence before you have it?” The question irks me because it reminds me of the expression, “If it was easy, everyone would do it.” […]
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What to post when you don’t know what to post (on LinkedIn)
Knowing LinkedIn is a professional site can make posting feel more significant and daunting, as if everyone who matters will read your first post, judge you for it and decide your worth by what you write.
8 ways to harness the power of storytelling in business
While you still need to communicate clearly so your message is understood, you’ll have more success selling an idea, promoting yourself, and enlisting the support of those around you if you use stories to better connect your message with the people who need to hear it.
How to create influence in your workplace
When you have influence, then you can offer your opinion, view, or belief and others will strongly consider it. You’ll have an impact on people, processes, and things because you’ve established yourself as influential in their opinion.
5 Ways to Grow Your Online Presence You Might Have Overlooked
Growing your online presence serves many purposes, including helping you to be found by potential employers, making it easier for your boss (or boss’ boss) to learn more about your career and growth goals and to showcase your expertise to audiences you may never cross paths with in person.
To grow your visibility online, follow these tips.
Two ingredients your communication strategy might be missing
While most people focus on what to say, how to say it, and when to speak up, active listening and validation are two valuable ingredients to ensure you’re building trust and respect.
