The 5 Marks of Authentic Leadership
Leadership is more than influence. It certainly includes influence, but it is more. I believe it includes at least five characteristics. I call these the five marks of…
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Your Power as a Leader
As leaders, we possess more power than we think. But we can only use it for good if we understand it and embrace it.
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Why Keeping Commitments is Critical to Your Influence
When we think of someone with integrity, we think of someone we can count on to come through on what they promise. Unfortunately, that’s not always a safe…
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What It Takes to Become a Person of Influence
I was recently talking to a neighbor about an ordinance being considered by our city council. She didn’t like it and felt strongly that it shouldn’t pass. She…
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Reach Is Not the Same as Influence
One way you can reach a larger audience quickly is to piggyback on established email lists from bloggers and businesses with similar interests. “Third party email marketing, whether…
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Where Are You in Building Online Influence?
Most people recognize the value of an online platform. When you have one, you can reach more people with your message, products, or hard-won expertise. You multiply both…
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Are You Confusing Leadership and Control?
I am not the first person to make this observation, but it is worth repeating. Too often, I meet young leaders are frustrated because they can’t control every…
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7 Easy Ways to Boost Your Likability Quotient
Ever wonder why some people are likable and others aren’t? Without a high likability quotient, it’s tough to succeed in almost any area of life—especially as a leader…
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5 Strategies for Becoming a Better Conversationalist
Good conversationalists have great influence. In this post, I share five strategies I have learned for having better conversations.
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Why I Changed My Email Newsletter Strategy
I decided to change my email newsletter strategy last month. For years, I sent the entire blog post in the body of the email. We used a custom…
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7 Ways to Get Your Team to Take More Initiative
Self-starters who take action and get things done are essential to any effective organization. But what are you supposed to do if your teammates don’t show initiative? I…
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How to Become Your Spouse’s Best Friend
Nothing will undermine your effectiveness as a leader faster than a bad marriage. Your marriage is a living example of what it is like to be in a…
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