Influence, the ability to get someone to change his or her mind, is one of the most powerful forces in the world-and nothing wields greater influence than direct experience, writes Al Switzler, coauthor of <i>Influencer: The Power to Change...
How to influence the most important person in your work life--your boss.
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How boosting internal communications can benefit an organization's bottom line.
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What can a common kitchen faucet teach you about innovation? Take this thought exercise from Denis J. Hauptly, author of <i>Something Really New</i>, to find out....
As innovation becomes more and more a priority in the corporate world, the need to address culture is reaching crisis proportions. Survey after survey shows that the single greatest barrier to innovation is the company itself—or, more precisely, the rules, attitudes, and very thought processes of th
I was sitting in on a sales team meeting a few weeks ago, listening to them talk about how they stay motivated when they hear “no” all day, every day. The team leader recommended that they focus on doing the right things.
Many of today’s most powerful brands have converted from old-line commercialism to do-good capitalism, adopting tag lines that talk about inspiration, passion, and a desire to make the world a better place. In short, big business is taking a tip from the nonprofit world, where building a meaningful
This article looks into the past and shows how in 1961 Corning overcame racial turmoil when it located a plant in Danville. The article is by one of the company’s leaders, and offers a step-by-step description of the company’s collaborative methodology, one that can be adapted today where cooperatio