It's an honor, and fascinating, to work with Armed Forces folks. I'm inspired by what they go through so you and I can enjoy our lives free of tyranny. Frequently, and unsurprisingly, working with ...

Influence isn't some "magical quality" you're born with, it's a set of learnable actions, says executive coach and human behavior expert Melody Wilding.

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When you were young, you likely remember your parents warning you not to hang out with a certain person at school, saying that they are a “bad influence” on you. Although you’re not a kid anymore, ...

What's in short supply for just about everyone these days? A sense of control and influence. Things might seem like they're increasingly out of our hands, impossible to understand let alone alter. But ...

Sarah found herself at a crossroads. She had spent 20 years in her company, and that counted for something. People listened to her in meetings, her opinion was valued, and if she asked for something ...

Growing your career in the military had more to do with performing at (or exceeding) standards and expectations, delivering on promises and living up to codes designated for you by military values.

If you’ve ever cooked a complex meal with someone, you know the level of coordination required. Someone dices this, someone sautés that, as you dance around holding knives and hot pans. Meanwhile, you ...