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Influencers Wanted

Coaching Tip

are seeking out "influencers" among their employees who are particularly well-connected and trusted by their peers. But the rise of social media has highlighted the importance of networks , and companies are determined to capitalize on the power players lurking in their workforces. Influencer Traits.

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The Importance Of Place For Entrepreneurship

The Horizons Tracker

It’s widely accepted that entrepreneurship is vital for economic vitality both in terms of the new innovations that come to market and the jobs that are created. Location plays such a fundamental role because so much of our social capital is location specific. Social capital. Supporting ambitions.

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5 Ways To Instantly Elevate Your Leadership

Joseph Lalonde

Invest in your social capital by connecting more powerfully with others. Social capital is one of the most valuable assets that can be possessed by leaders and organizations. Networking and socializing has for a long time been recognized to be a powerful tool for professionals and business people.

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The Law of Reciprocity

Coaching Tip

This ''law of love'' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker''s bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " , this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.". Acts of contribution, big and small, build your fund of social capital, creating a vast network of reciprocity.

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Decision Making Scenarios

Coaching Tip

This ''law of love'' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker''s bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " (Jossey-Bass), this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.". One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation.

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Talking with Each Other @ Work

Coaching Tip

The true structure of the organization is not what is written down on an organizational chart, but what actually occurs as people connect through roles , influence and decision-making processes. Find out more about social capital by clicking here. Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993) .

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Build a Simple System to Achieve Success

Coaching Tip

One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. This 'law of love' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker's business bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " (Jossey-Bass), this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.".

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