How to speak up without being thrown out
There's so much talk about authenticity at work but the reality is that in many corners of the business -...
6 ways to make people do stuff
Motivation is as slippery as an eel. One day you're fizzing with energy to do your expenses, next day, it...
How many people does it take for a productive meeting?
There are often too many people to make meetings productive. Here's how to avoid managing people to get something done, and actually get something done.
11 ways you’re not listening
Has someone ever finished off your sentence or talked over you? Then there's that person who always tries to top...
How to ask for payment (when asking feels awkward)
Simon had his own engineering business. He was owed around £30,000 by clients. This debt was now in its second...
7 ways to boost your authority – without feeling like a fraud
If you want to increase your presence and authority without sacrificing your personality, here are 7 ways to do it: boost your influence skills.
How to get down to business from the small talk
You've come to get a contract negotiated or your employment terms agreed, yet you're sitting there discussing the joys of...
How to disagree with others and win them over
Saying "you're wrong" is counter productive in influence. Here are 13 phrases to change peoples' minds so they genuninely buy into your thinking.
How to give an update where you come out shining (even if there’s been a ton of challenges)
"So where are you with the Beckham project?" asks your CEO. You're handed a microphone as you silently try to...