The Key to Influence in Organizations

Many of us start in completely the wrong place, focusing on our end of the equation: Thinking about being assertive, getting what we want, putting our point across, having impact, persuading people, winning the argument, and so on. When we need to influence people in...

Inspirational Leadership: Do It Your Way

To Be Inspiring, First Be Yourself by Michael D. Hume, M.S. If you want to be a more inspirational leader, as do most of my clients, you first have to be inspired. It’s natural to think of inspirational role models who’ve helped ignite your passion for...

Outstanding Qualities of a Successful Leader

When it come to leaders, does one size fit all? Some management theorists list five or ten qualities that make a good leader, but does every situation require the same type of approach and the same skills? Broadly defined, a leader is someone who takes a group of...