Niagara Institute

MARCH 4, 2021

It doesn’t take a person long in their career to realize that one’s assigned formal title only gets them so far. In reality, negotiating with suppliers or external partners, presenting a wildly innovative idea to the boss, or wrangling a team of peers with no defined leader, requires something much more powerful; and that’s influence.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A powerful vision creates the will to make change happen and harnesses the energy that will be needed. The reality is that creativity in your career environment is derived from both the need to solve a problem and the desire to avoid or solve future problems (which often leads to innovation).

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Good Power : Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World by Ginni Rometty Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty recounts in Good Power , her groundbreaking path from a challenging childhood to becoming the CEO of IBM and one of the world's most influential business leaders. The result: mixed signals.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Compassion and wisdom stand out as beacons of human leadership, guiding teams through turbulent times and fostering environments where creativity and innovation flourish. However, the final judgment — especially in matters that affect people's lives and careers — should always rest with a human leader.

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Career Advancement

APRIL 27, 2020

Lily, who worked in an architecture firm, felt her career was stagnating. Even though others continued advancing in their careers, she couldn’t seem to rise above the level she was at. Here, we’ll delve into step one: honing in on the art of influencing perception at work. she crashed into a brick wall. What happened?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Promote an Ethical AI Culture: With great power comes great responsibility. As AI gains more influence in decision-making, addressing ethical considerations is essential. Artificial Intelligence for Managers: Leverage the Power of AI to Transform Organizations & Reshape Your Career by Thomas H.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. That Wasn’t a Compliment Early in my (David’s) career, I worked in a very culturally diverse organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

a middle manager, frustrated in his current role, overlooks his long career of exciting challenges and developmental experiences. Your leadership work shifts from force to invitation, from control to influence, from fear to gratitude. Gratitude is missing when…. “Everyone is a Volunteer” David shares from a keynote stage.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 20, 2020

Recent research , from the University of California, San Diego, suggests that the amount of power we have has a big role to play in the level of executive function we can bring to bear on any given situation. The team from the University of California, San Diego believe that power is a vital ally in achieving this control.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned. Successful leaders are not “just lucky”, even when their career may have some seemingly coincidental moments. Accelerating Unexpected Interactions.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed Good Leaders and the Endowment of Power. Dana Theus of InPower Coaching writes FAQ: Career Coach Advice. Dana Theus of InPower Coaching writes FAQ: Career Coach Advice. Plus, if your team doesn’t respect you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2019

Organizations need leaders who drive engagement, innovation, and outstanding client experiences. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with award-winning entrepreneur and author Bonnie Marcus on the subtle ways we give away our power, and how to get it back. How can you be this type of leader?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. This powerful reflection and guidance can help executives identify blind spots they might be missing. How is that possible?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Schulze's principles are both versatile and utterly practical to leaders of every age, career stage, and industry. You don't need a powerful title or a line of direct reports—you have everything you need to use them right now. Innovation is broken. As the co-founder and former president of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.,

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Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 17, 2012

In watching the debate, if it can be called that, last night, 3 things hit me – Respect (or lack thereof), Power (or illusion of) and Knowledge (or lack thereof). Power : Obama and Romney talk about what they are going to do, without many specifics, as if it were all in their control. Did I show up on time (e.g.,

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. EY is known for its focus on innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. By showcasing the organization’s commitment to continuous learning and development, companies can attract motivated candidates to grow and excel in their careers.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 22, 2019

Innovation Capital. And one of the most overlooked reasons for entrepreneurial failure is innovation capital. That’s why I enjoyed talking with Jeff Dyer who, along with Nathan Furr and Curtis Lefrandt, wrote a new book, Innovation Capital: How to Compete and Win Like the World’s Innovative Leaders.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Courage to innovate and grow. Courageous acts can be risky—career-wise, socially, and sometimes physically. We can confront, challenge, or disagree with powerful people in ways that evoke more or less threat, anger, and defensiveness simply by changing the how, where, or when of what we say or do. Courage to present a new idea.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Don’t like the term Power? The book doesn’t talk about a wringing-your-hands-in-delight power grab, but more about political skill and savvy. Perhaps the word you would prefer is influence? Most people I know (especially leaders) would like more influence. It’s a word that may attract or repel you.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

Today, women are wielding more and more power on both sides of the business transaction. It’s clear that in many cases, women are not just influencing the market; they are the market. So women are definitely making their mark and exerting their business power. It used to be that the business landscape was a man’s world.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

David shares: “ When you have important messages to communicate, there’s power in having a strategic method to help you quickly, and effectively prepare. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared The 5 Most Important and Critical Skills for Jobs of the Future. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Career Success 2.0:

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

As a leader, you have the power and influence to help your team members develop new habits that can make them more productive. As hard as it is for us doers to believe, all the evidence says that maximum effectiveness and innovation start with…STOPPING. I will stop allowing interruptions that hijack my schedule. I admit it.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

I was surprised and a little bit dissappointed, because my goal was to study how online networking platforms influence talent search activities. Sometimes, lack of technical skills keeps them from designing a powerful LinkedIn profile, and very often, this a matter of the number of time commitments that prevent them from online acitivities.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Intuitively, yes, entrepreneurship is a risky career path. But on the other side of that equation is the influence of sound business practices, planning, due diligence, and adaptability on business success. I’m a big believer in the power of assessments. Some statistics show even higher failure rates. The answer is complicated.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared How Can You Further Develop Your Talent? Beware of your mindset and benefit from the influence pyramid for improving DEI and any other change. Your reputation can make or break your career.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 29, 2013

Their influence was so great that I wanted my career path to follow their footsteps. It was the most impactful event in my life, and it cemented in me the power of relationships and the hope that brings people together by repairing what seems too broken. After six years of divorce, my parents remarried.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 22, 2013

I am delighted to host this guest post by my colleague Jennifer Kahnweiller in celebration of the launch of her excellent new book Quiet Influence: The Introvert”s Guide to Making a Difference. 5) Write : Introverts use this skill to influence others through deep, authentic, well-developed arguments that motivate others to action.

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CoachStation

AUGUST 26, 2022

They then speculate unemployment will rise to 4% by 2024 in the wake of the economic slowdown influenced by rate hikes. As a leader you are obligated to develop your skills to influence and support each and every team member. Choice and effort influence engagement. Where we work has rarely provided more options.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Dan Rockwell of Leadership Freak wrote recently about assets that help leaders extend their influence. Technology is proving to be a powerful enabler to bringing people together from around the globe. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted Four Solutions if You’re Feeling Overworked and Underappreciated at Work.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 9, 2019

Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building provided TWO Powerful Questions to Use Instead of Asking “What’s Wrong?”. Chris Edmonds of The Purposeful Culture Group provided Culture Leadership Charge: The Leader’s Most Powerful Tool. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Ready to Book a Motivational Speaker?

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

“There’s no escaping office politics; it might get a bad rap, but the ability to network, build relationships, and influence others is critical in any workplace,” the researchers explain. The study revolved around detailed interviews with around 40 mid-career ethnic minority employees from across the United Kingdom.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2015

The Most Important Career Decision of Your Life: Stepping Up to Leadership from @DDIworld. The 5 Requirements of a Truly Innovative Company by @profhamel. Eight Questions for Increasing Your Influence by @JohnRStoker. A Powerful Way to Gain the Trust of Your Team by Karin Hurt @LetsGrowLeaders. Can You Manage Up?

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted 4 Ways to Break Career Stagnation. Joel shares: “If you find that you’re simply going through the motions at work, your career may be in stagnation. Follow these 4 steps to break career stagnation.” Inspiration/Creativity. What could you do better?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Sadly, the reality is messaging is so impactful that it will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those leaders who always seem to have the right thing to say?

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Leadership is especially crucial in a virtual teams, but research shows that leaders consistently fail to recognize how their actions influence others. People are comfortable working in an environment when they feel safe making mistakes, speaking up, and generating innovative and creative ideas. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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