The concept of sphere of influence concerns the domain, or the areas of our careers, in which one can effectively exert influence.
Think of the spheres of influence like a set of concentric circles, in which influence is strongest near the center, and weaker as the distance from the center increases. Your personal sphere of influence […]
You can increase your power to influence. Power is something you have, whereas influence is something you do.
Power in organizations has three sources. Positional, Relational, and Personal. So don’t forget, there is more to power than position.
Of course positional power is based upon the position you hold in the organization and includes authority, reward, and […]
When in a high-profile position, a person is sometimes a target for criticism. Being criticized is hard enough when the criticism is clearly unfair, but it’s often even harder to hear when the criticism is on target.
Regardless of the accuracy of your critic’s comments, we either feel like counter-attacking or withdrawing non-assertively. Here are some […]
Social skill is more than having a few Facebook friends.
Social skill is the outcome of the other dimensions of emotional intelligence. Social skill is friendliness with a purpose; moving people in the desired direction, whether that’s agreement on a new strategy or enthusiasm about a new product.
Socially skilled people have many acquaintances, and they have […]
One of my favorite books is entitled, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steve Chandler.
People with motivation are driven to achieve. They are motivated by a deep desire to achieve, simply for the sake of achievement. They have a passion for the work itself. They seek creative challenges, like to learn, and take great pride […]