When I read the book Influencer (now in its second edition) a few years ago, I became fascinated with the topic. So much so that I did quite a bit of research on influence and even put my own spin on the topic and created an e-book. (See sidebar to download your free copy.) One…
Zen of Jen – Practice Saying “No” with This Easy Exercise
Saying “no” isn’t easy for many people. From team members worried about speaking up to their boss, to saying no to a great “opportunity”, it can be difficult to figure out the right way to decline an offer. One of the main reasons we hesitate to say “no, thanks” is that we worry about the…
Leadership, Energy & Engagement – Frontline Festival
How can leaders use their own personal energy to harness employee engagement? How are energy and engagement intertwined? How can leaders build a culture of engagement in their organization? These questions are being explored over at Karin Hurt’s blog Let’s Grow Leaders. This month, she offers up over 25 essays from leadership writers, consultants and thought…
10 Stories of Leaders Who Created Opportunities for Others
Who are the people who “helped you become a better self”? That’s the question Bill Treasurer, author of Leaders Open Doors, asks in his Leadership Opportunity Blog Fest, which recently published. Even though I missed the chance to contribute to this blog fest due to my vacation, I still wanted to let you know about…
Employee Engagement – Colleagues Can Kill It Too
There’s a lot of talk about how “management” plays a key role in fostering employee engagement but they’re not the only ones who can kill employees’ morale. Oh, no, colleagues can do a mighty fine job with that as well. Kevin Kruse, author of Employee Engagement for Everyone calls the road-weary co-workers the “Downers” (referring…