This category has articles about personal influence.
Can your team run efficiently even when you’re gone? As a supervisor, it is important to lead when away from the office or utilize strong remote leadership skills. Especially in this day and age where remote workers are a very common occurrence. Not to mention all the teleworking that has opened up from the recent … Read more
As a new supervisor, there will be many mistakes you’ll run into and issues you’ll face that you haven’t dealt with before. There are some things you likely won’t know about managing people until it is too late. That is why I’ve compiled this list of tips for a new supervisor to prevent you from … Read more
A leader needs to offer direction to those within their circle of influence and control. In this article, you will learn the easy steps to create a vision statement to help give direction and give your team something to strive for. Also contained in this article are vision statement examples from famous companies and personal … Read more
By creating an atmosphere that encourages employees to take ownership of the company, improving communication skills, and allowing each employee to make decisions based on their own individual strengths, you can learn how to empower others to do great things. These are important parts of empowering others. But before I go too far into that, … Read more
The Difference Between a Leader’s and Manager’s Circle of Influence Both managers and leaders have a circle of influence. The difference between a manager’s and a leader’s circle of influence is free will. Managers influence others by instilling fear. Typically subordinates listen to a manager because they fear losing their job or even worse they … Read more
When was the last time you smiled? Maybe it was a genuine grin that lit up your entire face, or perhaps just a small upward curl of your lips. Regardless of the type of smile, have you ever stopped to consider the incredible power that this simple gesture holds? From boosting our mood and improving … Read more
What is Metacognition? Metacognition is the ability to think about your thinking. It’s an important concept in psychology and education because it helps us understand how we learn. Metacognition can be divided into two types: knowledge of results (KR) and knowledge of processes (KP). KR refers to having a sense of how well you are … Read more
Would you like to improve your relationships? Empathy may be your answer to boosting those relationships. In this article, you will find tips and examples to help you build your empathic skills. What Are Empathic Skills? Empathic skills are the ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others. It involves having … Read more
Are you a leader looking for ways to make your mark? Do you want to be a better leader? Understanding the different types of power in leadership is key. Whether you’re aiming for influence in your business or beyond, having a firm grasp on position, personal, informational, referent, and expert power can help you reach … Read more
What is toxic positivity? It is a term used to describe an overly positive attitude that can be counter-productive and harmful in the long run. Toxic positivity is when someone focuses on having only positive thoughts, without acknowledging the reality of their situation or the feelings of others. This type of attitude can be seen … Read more
