article thumbnail

How Chance Influences Our Career

The Horizons Tracker

The majority of the participants (62.17%, or 424 respondents out of 682) reported having experienced a chance event that significantly influenced their careers. Notably, in over 70% of cases where a negative event occurred, it ultimately had a positive impact on the participant’s career.

Career 91
article thumbnail

Leading Through Influence: 6 Lessons Learned from Leadership Development Classes – Guest Blogger Janet Knupp

leaderCommunicator

How do development programs, such as the skills of influence, significantly impact participants and business long term, for the benefit of attendees and their organizations? Changed human behavior is hard to measure but people recognize when their own changes have positive results.

Influence 164
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Nonprofit vs. For-profit Executive Search: What’s the Difference?

N2Growth Blog

It is a fundamental aspect that sets the stage for long-term success and organizational growth. Reach out to key influencers, thought leaders, and established professionals who may have connections to potential candidates. Mission alignment should not be underestimated in the nonprofit executive search process.

Execution 387
article thumbnail

Conversation with Walt Rakowich on Connection Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to participate in a LinkedIn Live conversation with Walt Rakowich, former CEO of S&P 500 firm Prologis and author of the book Transfluence. It was a great discussion on topics that are top of mind for many of today’s current and emerging leaders.

Long-term 195
article thumbnail

Me vs. We: 3 Strategies for Negotiating in Relationships

Leading Blog

This might sound silly or unnecessary, but clearly stating your intentions to yourself will influence how successful the negotiation will be. All of this will be influenced by your competitive orientation. This approach will set the foundation for a healthy, long-term negotiating relationship.

Strategy 225
article thumbnail

Mastering the Middle: Unlocking Your Company's Hidden Potential.

Rich Gee Group

So, you can imagine the unique position they find themselves in - a place of influence, yet a place of substantial pressure too. They need the ability to analyze situations, weigh options, consider short and long-term impacts, and make informed decisions. Recognize their needs. Understand their pain points.

article thumbnail

How to Lead with Vulnerability without Compromising Your Confidence

Let's Grow Leaders

AskingforaFriend A participant in one of our long-term leadership development programs asked this question when we were talking about components of trust and building deeper trust and influence. I don’t want to have to be vulnerable at work. Do I really need to lead with vulnerablity?

How To 267