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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

If not, can I influence someone who can address/solve/change this? Influence). This is our circle of influence*. In organizations, a LOT of time is spent on discussing about things outside the circle of influence – and it is a waste. As we do more within our circles of influence, the circle expands. It is abundant.

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JULY 26, 2015

My work in corporate quality functions in the past involved influencing cross-functional teams (as an internal consultant) on processes and methods when I had no direct reporting relationships with them. I knew that only technical expertise was not enough and I wished I had some guidance on how to influencing without authority.

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JULY 15, 2015

Here is my second sketch note with ideas from my 2013 post titled “ 6 Lessons On Creating Lasting Influence ”. I am fascinated by the idea of sketch notes after having read this post from Abhijit Bhaduri.

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APRIL 27, 2015

Last week, SHRM India published a list of “ Top 25 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media ” for the year 2014-15. I am glad to be ranked amongst top 5 influencers for the third consecutive year. Also Read: 6 Lessons On Creating a Lasting Influence. Each year, SHRM India raises the bar and changes evaluation method.

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QAspire

MARCH 15, 2012

This week, SHRM India released a list of “Top 20 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media” where I am featured at #4. It came to me as an unexpected yet a very pleasant surprise. Readers of this blog know that I focus on the people, leadership and culture aspects of quality. I write on topics [.]

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QAspire

MARCH 10, 2020

Many people brag about being “influencers”, having thousands of followers or attending tens of conferences a year. But I strongly feel that real influence is a by-product of making meaningful contributions. Empathy and listening is vital to converse with others in a context where insights and ideas flow both ways.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Choices we make as leaders are our currency to create an impact, build trust and scale our influence as leaders. When executed consistently, these choices enable leaders to create impact, increase influence and change the world for those around them. How do we break this cycle so that we can create the future we want?

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APRIL 22, 2022

” The book helps you look beyond the tactics and directs us to the persistence and commitment required over a long period to build influence and impact with your ideas. . “Ideas that spread are ideas that are shared in the spirit of generosity.” How I practice the Four Commitments of REACH?

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JANUARY 29, 2017

We all have our own circle of influence – things we can change ourselves or exert our influence to create change. I my post “Circle of Influence”, I wrote – Acknowledging these concerns is important but constantly spending our scarce energy only on these concerns is futile. Influence). Is it under my direct control?

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Here is an excerpt: We surveyed more than 4,000 managers and executives from more than 120 countries and conducted interviews with dozens of C-level executives, with the objective of understanding how a changing world and a changing world of work is influencing what it means to be a great leader.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2017

I never knew that a “labor of love” project would scale to touch and influence people across the globe. I was humbled to be recognized amongst Top 10 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media (2016) by Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM, India) for fourth consecutive year. Blog Recognitions. My big lesson from all this?

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QAspire

JANUARY 24, 2016

Leadership starts with influence and influence starts with trust. I was reminded of the CEO (and many other leaders I worked with) when I read the classic Harvard Business Review article titled “ Connect, Then Lead ” which says, A growing body of research suggests that the way to influence—and to lead—is to begin with warmth.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Can social media help in generating thought leadership and influence? 6 Lessons On Creating a Lasting Influence. Learning Social Media Blogs Facebook Leadership learning Social Influence thought leadership Twitter' What techniques do you use for learning through social media? Usman Riaz and Attitude of Self-Directed Learning.

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JANUARY 10, 2021

A lot of heart centered leadership comes from your journey, your past experiences, your influences and your upbringing in the business life. Is it worthwhile, definitely yes. Our leadership is a combination of inherent and acquired skills. It is the conditioning that needs to be updated.

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MARCH 18, 2018

Seth Godin’s work has influenced me a LOT. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. I will post sketchnote versions of selected podcast episodes that enlightened me. In fact, his book “Linchpin” transformed the way I saw my work as a leader and change maker.

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

If there is one book that has influenced my business thinking the most, it is Peter Senge’s “ The Fifth Discipline – The Art and Practice of Learning Organization ” and I have referred to it many times over past years on this blog. Each has an influence on the rest, and influence that is usually hidden from view.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Blogging is a great tool to build a personal brand, develop your unique voice and generate influence. Your accomplishments outside the blog will directly influence the reach of your blog”. Either they don’t have anything unique to say or they don’t know how to say it. Their blogs die a slow death.

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APRIL 9, 2017

He emphasizes on importance of mindset, getting influence devolved to people closest to change, change through small experimentation and not initiating change without a clear problem statement and some evidence that proposed solution will result in net positive business outcome.

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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. What parallels can you draw that can help us in other areas of life and work? - – - – -.

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JANUARY 15, 2014

This year again, I was featured as amongst Top 3 Indian HR Influencers active on Social Media by SHRM India. Sep 2013 – 6 Lessons On Creating a Lasting Influence. Learned a great deal in return! Contributed my writing to Pearson TalentLens’ brand new blog on Critical Thinking, Talent and HR. Gallery of my photos here ).

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MARCH 21, 2012

Joel was kind enough to share his book with me, which focuses on perception, visibility and influence as key tools for advancing our career. - – - – -. Joel is the founder of Garfinkle Executive Coaching , author and one of the top 50 coaches in America. Tanmay Vora] Joel, it is a pleasure interviewing you. "Getting

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JANUARY 23, 2015

Leadership Learning Social Media learning Social Influence' So, the next time you use social media with an intent to learn, think about how you can put these three C’s to work! In the pic: The Rock Garden of Chandigarh.

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JULY 17, 2016

In fact, ability to truly listen (and not just hear) is the foundation of having a conversation, building trust, influencing others, resolving conflicts, driving your vision, building relationships, implementing change and learning. There is no leadership, personal or organizational, without listening.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Real Influence is a By-Product. Here is the sketchnote version I created to capture the essence while seeing the video: If you liked this, you will also like the following posts: 12 Critical Competencies For Leadership in the Future. Mindset Shifts For Organizational Transformation.

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DECEMBER 24, 2019

For the sixth consecutive year, I was fortunate to be ranked amongst Top SHRM Indian HR Influencers in May 2019. I consider all recognitions as by-products of the pursuit and once in a while, when you think of them, they only encourage the pursuit.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Hosting this carnival is an opportunity for me to thank a few generous folks who extended significant learning and influenced me through their writing. If there is one person on blogosphere who has influenced me the most (through his words and deeds), that person is Seth Godin. This year, I review three blogs that I have loved reading.

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QAspire

AUGUST 10, 2015

Thanks to Jesse Lyn Stoner for sharing the sketch note version of her post “How to Influence without Authority” on her blog. . – – – – – A Note of Gratitude: Thanks to Sunder Ramachandran for using my sketch note on Leadership in one of his team meetings. I remain grateful.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2018

For the Fifth consecutive year, I was fortunate to be ranked amongst Top 30 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media in May 2018. I consider all recognitions as by-products of the pursuit and once in a while, when you think of them, they only encourage the pursuit.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2014

In this world of work, a leader derives power by engaging others, collaborating with them, build a positive influence and build an environment where people can thrive. It is not in titles or how large an office they occupy or where they stand in the pecking order of hierarchy. Stability is a myth.

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AUGUST 21, 2016

It is only when we are generous about sharing our gifts that we build credibility to receive anything meaningful in return, build influence , thought leadership and learn. In the communities that we choose to belong to (online and offline), we have to do our part in feeding it.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Leaders maximize their ability to influence when they are conscious about balancing both. People definitely prefer direct/clear communication and clear expectations along with a perspective on how their actions fit into a larger picture. People also want regular feedback on their actions.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

A leader who leads through a compelling vision , fosters learning and builds influence keeps the team together. The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” — Kenneth Blanchard. People need an ecosystem to perform proactively.

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APRIL 13, 2014

As John Maxwell defines, “Connecting is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence on them.” There is a difference between communicating (passing the message) versus connecting. The act of connection starts with appreciating the value each and every individual brings on the table.

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MARCH 25, 2014

BONUS: Don’t miss the guest post “ Environment is Everything ” written by Mr. Gurprriet Siingh , Director and Head, YSC India, an executive coach, blogger and a social media influencer. His Twitter handle is @JoyandLife. - – - – -. Stay Tuned! Subscribe via RSS , Connect via Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.

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MARCH 11, 2012

Training a mass may be a good way to drive expectations, but for training to be a change agent, we need to influence one person at a time. Top management championed the cause to set the right example at the onset. I know a technical leader who is very conscious about on-the-job mode of training.

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QAspire

MARCH 6, 2013

If you are a leader who is striving to influence positive change in your people, here are a few suggestions that may work well to increase the face time with your people (and quality of that time): Schedule face time. (By the way, this is also true for face time with your “customers”).

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

It allows a leader to strongly influence the people and rather than “commanding-controlling&# , they focus on&# communicating, listening and enabling&#. Benefit to a leader is very clear - higher influence, better relationships and of course, improved results. Some very important life lessons there. Thanks for chiming in!

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