Influence with Competence, Clarity and Relationships

Influence with Competence, Clarity and Relationships

I’ve been talking about influencing without authority in the last couple of posts. We also discussed it in the last BRODY monthly newsletter. My “mini book” on this topic will soon be published, too — People, Projects & Progress: Influence...
Influence with Competence, Clarity and Relationships

You CAN Influence Without Authority

Why would others want to collaborate, cooperate or unite with you and your mission or project? Because of your influence! Learning to influence without any formal authority is one of the most valuable career skills you can hope to develop. It’s vital if you are asked...
Influence with Competence, Clarity and Relationships

Influence Without Authority

Once upon a time in American business, corporations were structured around a very strict hierarchy… This is still true to some extent, but times are changing rapidly inside U.S. businesses. The hierarchy is changing into more of a collaborative mentality. More...
Who Needs Accountability? Only Those Who Want Success!

Who Needs Accountability? Only Those Who Want Success!

I just read an interesting article at one of my favorite sites, Forbes Woman. The title was The Top 5 Myths Of the Chronically Unsuccessful. As I read further into this article, I had the sneaking suspicion that all five of the “myths” were going to relate to a lack...
Use “I” Statements for Conflict Resolution

Use “I” Statements for Conflict Resolution

When it comes to conflict management, strategic, respectful and honest communication is the absolute bottom line. If you are trying to resolve a workplace conflict with another person, your tone of voice, your body language, the things you say and the words you choose...