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How to Influence others at Work

Career Advancement

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” ” ~ Ken Blanchard. Perception and visibility are the two pillars supporting influence. In other words, they’re prerequisites for cultivating influence over others at work. Learn how to influence the key stakeholders above you.

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How to Influence others at Work

Career Advancement

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” ” ~ Ken Blanchard. Perception and visibility are the two pillars supporting influence. In other words, they’re prerequisites for cultivating influence over others at work. Learn how to influence the key stakeholders above you.

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Your Leadership Heritage

Lead Change Blog

They’re part of your heritage, your leadership heritage. If you take the time to reflect on your leadership heritage, you will become a better leader. You’ll be able to explain yourself better when others ask about your leadership choices. Other adults influenced you in your formative years, too. Growing Up. Role Models.

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Servant Leadership: Each of Us Has an Opportunity to Serve

Joseph Lalonde

A Guest Article By Ken Blanchard Sometimes when I’m leading a session for a big group of managers, I’ll ask, “How many of you think of yourself as a leader?” But each of us has the ability to influence someone else, whether it be a co-worker, a child at home, a spouse, or a friend. They seldom mention traditional leaders at work.

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Leadership Styles–The Three Ds

Lead Change Blog

Leaders influence and inspire people to make positive changes to improve the status quo! . How many different leadership styles are there? The Leadership Grid— created by Robert Blake and Jane Mouton describes five leadership styles. Directing Leadership Style. Discussing Leadership Style.

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Leadership Storytelling

Lead Change Blog

Here are some things I’ve learned about leadership storytelling. Leadership Storytelling. Ken Blanchard calls that your “leadership point of view.” ” Mark Deterding calls it your “leadership portrait.” Leonard Tompkins was a mentor and one of the great influences on my life.

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First Look: Leadership Books for February 2019

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2019. Maxwell helps leaders gain the ability and willingness to make leadership changes that will positively enhance their organizational and personal growth. Relationomics : Business Powered by Relationships Dr. Randy Ross with a Foreword by Ken Blanchard.

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