Powerful Communication: Understanding What’s NOT Being Said

You need to be fully in tune with every movement and every gesture to grasp the meaning of what is going on.  There are glances, subconscious noises and movements that you don’t even notice that tell others exactly what you’re thinking. Here are some of the basics for learning to read body language that can give you the upper hand when influencing. 

Guaranteed Influence: It’s All in the Words You Use

Have you ever stopped to think about the words you are using to communicate and how they affect the outcome of what you’re trying to say? Here are a few examples of what to say and what not to say when trying to persuade 

How to Make People Listen

When you’re trying to get your point across, but no one is listening, it can be the most frustrating experience in the world. Here are my top ten tips for making people listen to you without actually having to yell.

Who Do You Want to Lead?

No matter how hard you try, you struggle to find the right people.  You interview one person after another – not certain if he or she is the right person. You know you have to start choosing the right people. But how?  Let’s take a look at the five non-negotiable characteristics that the right people possess, making your leadership effective and outstanding.

How to Empower a Team Beyond Success

The “secret” to enjoying team success has always been about empowering a team further than what any single individual on the team can accomplish.  One way to look how to empower your team toward mega-success status, is to think about constructing a solid building.  

How to Set the Stage for Influence Success

Shakespeare said it best: “All the world’s a stage and the men and women are merely players.” This is very true, I believe, but there’s no saying that you can’t have a lead role in your company’s “production.” So what’s the key to playing the star at your company?

Becoming an Intuitive Decision Maker

I find people still don’t trust their gut when it comes to making good business decisions. I understand that there’s a lot riding on some of the decisions you make and sometimes saying you “just went with your gut” isn’t enough to satisfy a Board of Directors. But at some point, you really have to pull the trigger and say, “Yes, I feel that this is right.” Here's how to do it...

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