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What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur
Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? Are we all born with the innate ability to be a successful entrepreneur or does entrepreneurial success only belong to those with certain inherent gifts? While there is no … Continue reading
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Know Your Big O from Your Little O
Being influential is a way of life. It’s about stepping outside of your comfort zone and investing time in activities and relationships that ultimately contribute to a better world. In addition to a high degree of selflessness, a dedication to building trust, and a willingness to get their hands dirty, influential people take a systematic careful approach to inspiring cooperation from others. Whether an unconscious competence or a learned behavior, effective influencers follow certain steps to motivate individuals and groups. They operate in a way that earns buy-in, establishes trust, and demonstrates respect. Continue reading
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How Nice Guys Get What They Want
I’ve been a runner since I was 17yrs old. Every summer since I first started running, I’ve been privy to an annual phenomenon. I call it “August Light.” It’s that subtle change in the strength and directionality of the sun’s … Continue reading
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What to Do When You Step in the Proverbial Dog Poo
Expecting influence to produce infallibility is hoping for the impossible. While the depth of our humanity has a great deal to do with the strength of our influence it is also the leading cause of most of our blunders. On … Continue reading
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3 Reasons To Be Obsessed with Influence
My fascination with influence started to incubate in my early teens. I spent the better part of the 7th grade trying to figure out what made some kids popular and others bag lunches for bullies. By the 8th grade, I … Continue reading
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