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(Influential Leadership) Ask Questions
We often make the mistake of thinking that leaders should already have all of the answers. If you want to be a truly influential leader, don’t hesitate to ask questions! Often when we think we don’t have a lot to contribute to a discussion, we hesitate to ask questions. This is a big mistake, […]
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(Influential Leadership) Frame Effective Questions
Many times we hold back on asking a question because we don’t want to look uninformed. We don’t want people to think, “They should already know that!” Even savvy business consultants sometimes fall into this trap. But asking questions is critical to both being perceived as a leader, and to getting the information you […]
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(Influential Leadership) Leadership Communication: Fair But Firm
Here is the fourth and final part of the “Four Tests of A Leader.” Take inventory of these four tests so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you. “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other […]
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I Don’t Want To Be Seen As Bragging
I was talking to a job seeker a few days ago, who finds networking very uncomfortable. She feels like she is ‘pushing’ her message on others, and bragging about herself. This is a common issue. I remember how at one of the first workshops I did at a conference, “Promoting You”, someone near the […]
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(Influential Leadership) Leadership Communication: The Competence Test
Here is the 3rd of “The Four Factors For Superlative Leadership Communication.” Specifically, what can you do as a leader to minimize direct reports missing the mark on an assignment? Catch up on the series here. Factor #3: Make sure your request passes The Competence Test If a follower is to […]
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(Influential Leadership) Leadership Communication: The Clarity Test
Here is the 2nd of “The Four Factors For Superlative Leadership Communication.” Specifically, what can you do as a leader to minimize direct reports missing the mark on an assignment? Last week we covered the first factor: attach a deadline to your request. Now let’s move on to factor #2. Factor #2: […]
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(Influential Leadership) Four Factors For Superlative Leadership Communication
Here is your next tip on being more influential and having more impact on your organization. Apply these to become more effective with colleagues, superiors and clients. Are you frustrated because one or more of your direct reports isn’t delivering? Did you know that YOU may be part of the problem? The next four […]
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(Influential Leadership) Volunteer … To Show Leadership (Part 2)
One of the most powerful ways to demonstrate leadership is through volunteer activities. If you missed part 1 of this, catch up here. It’s easy to get so busy with work that you seem to run out of time to get involved with causes that are meaningful to you. This is a mistake. […]
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Venting In Public
I’m always amazed at the number of people who understand that they shouldn’t criticize past employers in the context of a job interview, then proceed to complain about all sorts of things at networking events or in postings to various groups. Do they really not understand the impression that venting is making on people who […]
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