This category has articles about personal influence.
By creating an atmosphere that encourages employees to take ownership of the company, improving communication skills, and allowing each employee to make decisions based on their own individual strengths, you can learn how to empower others to do great things. These are important parts of empowering. But before I go too far into that, let … Read more
The Difference Between a Leader’s and Manager’s Circle of Influence Both managers and leaders have a circle of influence. The difference between a manager’s and a leader’s circle of influence is free will. Managers influence others by instilling fear. Typically subordinates listen to a manager because they fear losing their job. Or even worse they … Read more
When was the last time you smiled? Maybe it was a genuine grin that lit up your entire face, or perhaps just a small upward curl of your lips. Regardless of the type of smile, have you ever stopped to consider the incredible power that this simple gesture holds? From boosting our mood and improving … Read more
What is Metacognition? Metacognition is the ability to think about your thinking. It’s an important concept in psychology and education because it helps us understand how we learn. Metacognition can be divided into two types: knowledge of results (KR) and knowledge of processes (KP). KR refers to having a sense of how well you are … Read more
Would you like to improve your relationships? Empathy may be your answer to boosting those relationships. In this article, you will find tips and examples to help you build your empathic skills. What Are Empathic Skills? Empathic skills are the ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others. It involves having … Read more
In the journey of leadership and personal growth, fostering meaningful group discussions is key. They are the bedrock of team cohesion and drive effective problem-solving. When done right, these discussions can ignite creativity, enhance team performance, and encourage personal growth. Today, I want to guide you through crafting purpose-driven group discussion questions that will help … Read more
Navigating the modern workplace is no walk in the park. One pressing issue? Toxic positivity. It’s the push to stay cheery, even when things are tough. Sure, a positive attitude can help, but minimizing real problems? That can hurt everyone. Tackling this isn’t just a task for the higher-ups; it’s something every leader should be … Read more
Thought leadership is the process of leading or inspiring others to think about, understand, and act on ideas. It is a way to help others see things in a new way and to develop new ways of thinking. Thought leaders are people who have been successful in influencing their target audiences to adopt new ideas. … Read more
When you’re trying to communicate with someone, it’s not just what you say that matters. In fact, non-verbal communication is almost as important as the words themselves. And since we all communicate differently, understanding how your non-verbal communication impacts others can be helpful in conveying the right message at the right time. So what is … Read more
Are you a leader looking for ways to make your mark? Do you want to be a better leader? Understanding the different types of power in leadership is key. Whether you’re aiming for influence in your business or beyond, having a firm grasp on position, personal, informational, referent, and expert power can help you reach … Read more
