Category Archive: Influence

How to matter?

Good one-word definitions say enough.  John Maxwell defines leadership as, “Influence.”  His full definition is:  “Leadership is influence: nothing more, nothing less.” For the moment, I’ll stick with, “Leadership is influence.” I believe… Continue reading

How To Multiply Value

You add value by yourself. You multiply value by mentoring. I heard someone say, “When you mentor someone, you make them like yourself.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Steven Spielberg wisely… Continue reading

Pressure to be invisible

“The world belongs not to those who fit in but to those who stand out,” Anonymous. The challenge The trouble with standing out is – standing out. Standing out isn’t always easy, isn’t… Continue reading

Most frequent leadership advice of Jim Kouzes

I recently asked bestselling author and leadership expert, Jim Kouzes some questions. Here’s part of that exchange. ***** Leadership Freak: “What piece of leadership advice do you give out most frequently?” Jim Kouzes:… Continue reading

Lead, Sell, or Get out of the Way

Win a Free copy Leave a comment on today’s post by Sunday October 17, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EST and I’ll put your name in the hat for a random drawing. You’ll be… Continue reading

Finding the Sweet Spot

During a recent conversation with a high-potential, I listed three organizational opportunities. I began with the one I most wanted done. After briefly explaining the opportunities, I asked if he connected with any.… Continue reading