What is influence? Merriam Webster defines it as: the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, we influence through our actions, words, character, consistency, how we interact with others. We do it every day. We’re influenced by what we read, listen to, watch, how we spend our time, who
Dear Reader, I’m keeping this message brief on this August evening. It’s just three lines that I have kept at the top of my DO list for a long time. Messages to myself, actually. I’d like to share them with you, because they are meant for you, too. Who you are beats what you know. Be you,
I was driving through a residential neighborhood on my way to an appointment, wanting to arrive early. Tall old oak trees were swaying beautifully on this hot, breezy, sunny afternoon. No other cars were on the road, and not a soul was on the sidewalks. As I entered a roundabout, a small bright golden flame in
Rod was in turmoil about what to do. A seasoned project leader, he most enjoys helping others succeed, pulling together loose ends, creating a harmonious team that achieves its goals and more. The bumps, detours, people problems along the way energize him. But this large project was fraught with problems, hampered by minimal resources, with
In coaching conversations these last few weeks, it’s clear the work culture is shifting for some, hybrid for many. Most like having no set place to sit when they work in the office. It fosters collaboration, they say. Their collaborative, teamwork mindset is evident. They enjoy getting things done with and through others. They’re aware