What does influence actually mean? Influence means many different things, such as: Affecting change Having power Changing the world Having the ability to get other things, like money Getting others to do what you want Getting your own way It is all of these things and more. What are some examples of […]
There is something that I really wanted to comment on. On this site I share many tips and questions to get you thinking about how to improve your level of influence. Often, to do that effectively we need to look closely at what is working well right at the moment and what we need […]
I’m sure that you’ve been asked, or thought about, whether you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person before. But have you been asked if you are the sort of person who is alive to possibilities? Everyone has frustrations and days that don’t go well but if you can […]
I used to be a person who was always late. Not to class- but when meeting my friends. It was a running joke. Then I lived in Japan for two years where that was a big cultural no-no. Almost overnight I became someone who prided myself on being someone who gets to places early […]
What are the golden threads that run through your work and through your life? A few years ago, although I was pleased with many of the things that I had achieved in my career I was a bit worried that it lacked coherence. Some people come out of school or university and know exactly […]
Are you familiar with the concept of the tribe? If you aren’t I really recommend this book and this TED talk by the brilliant Seth Godin: Why does having a tribe matter if you want to grow your influence? We all like to be part of something- Human beings like to […]
What is the limit of your ambition? This is a question that I grapple with myself as I have been ambitious for as long as can remember. Ambition can be a wonderful thing. It keeps you sharp and motivated. It keeps you going when life throws things at you and it means (or can […]
To help you influence others, I think it is very useful to think about being a teacher. Once you identify as a teacher it helps you think about how you communicate your ideas to others- what they want to get from you, how they prefer to receive information and ideas- and more. I’ve been a teacher on […]