The Real Power of Influence: Leading Through Clarity, Trust, and Empowerment

It’s 9:00 AM on a typical Monday morning. The office is already buzzing. Susan, the regional director of a fast-growing marketing agency, has back-to-back meetings scheduled, a report due by noon, and three urgent emails marked “high priority” waiting in her inbox. Just as she begins her day, her phone pings. It’s her team lead asking whether they should move forward with a campaign they discussed last week. Five minutes later, another team member pops in asking for approval on a minor budget decision. An hour into her day, Susan hasn’t tackled any of her high-priority work.

You’re in Sales, Whether You Know it or Not

When I talk with professionals about sales training, I often get a response like “Yeah, but I’m not in sales!” My response is that while they don't have an explicit sales-related title, most professionals engage in some form of sales. This concept is often referred to as "non-sales selling" or "invisible selling."

Asserting Parental Authority Without Being Authoritative, Part II

The second necessary component for parental success is influence.

Our job is to become as influential as possible in the minds and lives of our children. Here are three ways parents can become more influential:

Become great listeners and create a safe space for children.
Demonstrate love, not a desire for control.
Personalize relationships and approaches with each child.

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