Why do decision-makers at work really choose one person for a role over another? What actually makes them trust someone's judgment? How do they decide in practice who to tap for important ...

Stacey Hanke is founder of Stacey Hanke Inc. and author of “Influence Redefined… Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday®.” Change is in the air. Businesses everywhere are undergoing ...

We've all been there: trying to drive change or convince someone in the organization that change is necessary, whether it is a new marketing strategy, product launch, a new vendor or just simply ...

The secret to having impact is being able to influence how others think and act. And as a leadership expert who's studied mental strength for 30 years, I know that the No. 1 thing you can do to be ...

What we label “small talk” is anything but small. It is: The lever of relational power used to open collaboration. By reconceptualizing your opening dialogue as intentional relational investment, you ...

When facing persistent, resistant challenges, leaders often surrender to poor results or invest in change efforts that waste time and resources. And yet it’s possible to influence behavior with ...

We find ourselves amid the largest talent shortage in history after a year in which countless organizations voiced their commitments to diversity. Yet few have made much progress -- and 76% of ...