#influence

Articles tagged with influence

Back to All Articles
influence3 articles
Entrepreneurship Dilemmas & Their Answers
An Entrepreneur's Diary

Entrepreneurship Dilemmas & Their Answers

Every time we stand and say, “I am ready!” a challenge will come forward. If we see the challenge and run away then we are back to square one. It is only when we take a step forward towards the challenge that we actively make the choice which will lead to victory. Notice that I use the word ‘will’ instead of ‘may, can or probably’. That is because I speak as an entrepreneur who knows that every time you take a firm step in the direction of the challenge, victory has already been written. The first step is a sign of that.

13 min read
businesscourage
Read
Differentiate
Leadership is a Personal Choice

Differentiate

If you asked me to tell you in one word; only one word, the secret of success, I would say, “Differentiate.” Differentiation is to stand out. Not blend in. Incidentally that is also how I define leadership. Nobody understands this better than Apple. Or Coke for that matter. And that is why these brands inspire loyalty that seems extreme and even absurd to others. But it is neither. It translates into a totally loyal customer base which is money in the bank and make Apple and Coke the most valuable brands in the world.

13 min read
brandcareer
Read
Influencing without authority
Tales of Kwakwani

Influencing without authority

Two lessons from this incident; the importance of building a good case and the importance of putting it in a way that makes sense to the listener from his perspective. ‘What’s in it for me?’ is a tune that everyone listens to. It’s about speaking the truth but doing it in a way that makes sense to the listener in ways that are important to him.

18 min read
authoritycharacter
Read

Ready to Transform Your Organization?

Let's discuss how these principles can be applied to your unique challenges and opportunities.