Informal Networking: Tips for Improving Your Small Talk
If you’re like many people I know, you may be uncomfortable sharing personal information about yourself with co-workers. It may be because you grew up with humble origins and…
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The Best Way to Influence Others to Embrace Change
Successful organizations have leaders who can quickly adapt to change. Yet there’s no manual on how to effectively influence employees to drive actions toward desired change.
Influence Is a Two-Way Street
The opportunity to influence others is one of the great joys and responsibilities of leadership. I believe that influence is the ability to move others from where they are to…
The Difference Between Being a Hard Worker and Being Chained to Your Desk
In a society where many people work long hours, it’s important to make a distinction between hard workers and workaholics. If you’re a workaholic, you’re likely to be a…
How Leaders Can Foster Constant Innovation
8 Tips From a Green Beret on Planning for Business Success
In a previous time, my daily tasks revolved around creating plans to overthrow foreign governments. Before you report me, let me share that I was lucky enough to command two…
Should You Really Strive to Be a Creative Leader?
I’m a geek about work. Even when fully employed, I read job postings for fun. As a believer in Teddy Roosevelt’s quote, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is…
4 Ways to Tap Into Your Creative Genius
According to a survey by IBM , tapping into your innate creativity is the No. 1 essential for future success in your career. But you don’t have to be an artist to utilize this…
Cracking the Code of Sustained Collaboration
Ask any leader whether his or her organization values collaboration, and you’ll get a resounding yes. Ask whether the firm’s strategies to increase purposeful collaboration…