QAspire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

It is a myth that just having an audience and followers means influence. Real influence provokes change. Influence is only valuable when it provokes change in how people operate and think; when it inspires them to take required action. Join in the conversation : Who are you influenced by? Share your lessons! - – - – -.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

He completed explaining and requested the audience to ask questions if any. I remember having attended a strategy meeting where head of the department (call him boss) was explaining a new strategy that none of us had heard about before. One of the fellow team members instantly uttered, “This sounds interesting!”.

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QAspire

JUNE 4, 2012

Note: This ideas in this post emerged while talking to Becky Robinson at Weaving Influence – as the name of her blog suggests, she uses social media to connect authors with online audiences, weave an influence and make a difference. Thanks Becky!

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QAspire

AUGUST 5, 2010

Here are a few ways you can use power of storytelling: As a speaker/presenter, you can use stories to capture the imagination of audience. Great presenters tell great stories, anecdotes and experiences that truly engage the audience. They make a point at the end of each story. I have been a strong believer in power of storytelling.

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QAspire

MAY 8, 2012

Share them with a wider audience through internal mechanisms like blogs and wikis. Give them necessary training, facilitate them and handhold them as required. Eliminate barriers and ensure that team stays focused. Communicate Results: Document success stories. Ensure that these results are talked about in employee meetings.

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QAspire

JANUARY 15, 2013

determine their strategic focus (Tweet #34: What is it you want your target audience to do when they receive or interact with your thought leadership point of view?); How have you demonstrated that in the past?);

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QAspire

JULY 25, 2010

A singer has to understand the taste of audience and sing accordingly. Maxwell’s book offers useful ideas for connecting with a group, connecting one-on-one and connecting with audience. It is about seeing others as human beings, understanding them, their energies and establish a deeper connection.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

Anupam Kher needs no introduction to the Indian audience, but for the others, Anupam Kher is one of the best actors in contemporary cinema who has worked in over 400 films and 100 plays winning a number of awards including Padma Shree. These lessons (and more) were nicely wrapped in powerful personal stories that engaged the audience.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 17, 2010

He develops a sound judgment, is aware of what audience wants and can offer minute insight into each and every note that he plays. He can listen to a new song and add his own improvisations/variations to the basic notes. He understands music so well that he is now able to compose new songs from scratch. That is “expertise”.

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