Part of the challenge of influencing change is getting people to step out of their day-to-day routines to take some …
Influence
99 Ways to Influence Change, #6: Ridicule
Some of the influence tactics in this list should be used sparingly and with caution. In some situations, they can be …
99 Ways to Influence Change, #5: Allow failure
When trying out a new activity, process or behavior, not everyone - in fact few people - will get it right the first …
99 Ways to Influence Change, #4: Say “please”
Never underestimate what people will do if you just ask nicely! First of all, you have to ask. Forget all the …
99 Ways to Influence Change, #3: Involve people
I often hear (or read) the phrase, "People don't resist change; they resist being changed." No one wants change to be …
99 Ways to Influence Change, #2: Model behavior
“Example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means.â€Â ~Albert Schweitzer While I obviously …
99 Ways to Influence Change, #1: Tell stories
I recently came up with a list of 99 influence factors, or ways to help people change. I have challenged myself to …
Are key leaders in your organization frustrating you?
Are you frustrated by one or more key leaders in your organization? For whatever reason, they are not doing what is …
New Webinar Series: The Proper Care and Feeding of Leaders
It is common knowledge that in order for your change initiative to grow beyond your own span of influence you need …