Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

On your next visit, refer to something they said; this will help them to know that you listened and create a bond because you remembered something about them. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Simply by asking, you have built a bond with them. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Go ahead and: Find someone you trust and ask them to assist you. A thinking partner, or someone who can physically help you get something done.

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Building Personal Strength

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

The perception is that getting along with people is nice, but “nice-to-have” — secondary to the operation of the business. But most books on this topic focus on mentoring and executive coaching, not skills for operational leaders. They aren’t about computers, vehicles, machines and other “hard” equipment.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The original four members of the group attended a three-day retreat; it built some strong bonds that we wanted to continue. They gave me the encouragement to go back to Medtronic, where I had turned down three times the opportunity to become president and chief operating officer. for the past 36 years.

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