Power and influence

The corporate president stared out the window of his skyscraper office. His forehead was furrowed in anger and puzzlement. His fingers drummed the arm of his chair with a speed that signified intense frustration. The other executives in the room waited expectantly. Each had said his piece. Each had come to his and her own […]

Five tips to set yourself apart.

Three ways to subtly manage up.

Chris Anderson continues to explore the edges of the Big Shift playing out around us. Having introduced us to The Long Tail and the growth of Free as a business model, Chris has just published a new article called “Atoms Are the New Bits” in the current issue of Wired. This article, highlighting the move […]

This article defines and explains the four essential elements of persuasion. Business today is largely run by teams and populated by authority-averse...

When a crisis forces outside directors to navigate major changes, investors and directors must adopt new roles. The case of Royal Dutch/Shell provides...

by Lauren Keller Johnson

America prizes the informality of its business life. But an informal workplace isn’t necessarily a productive or even a happy one.

Leaders gain trust and teach people what’s important to them by telling stories. But these days there’s so much to attend to — now! — coming at us so fast. You might be tempted to let slide your soft skills, like how to tell a useful story. Just get to the point and move on […]

It isn't always easy to change leadership hats or to alter the way you assess a business problem. Under pressure, most executives fall back on the management...

Getting behind an idea means imbuing it with our conviction and our passion. Such commitment is vital when pushing for an initiative or suggestion that you think is important to implement. This enthusiasm also helps you bring others to your cause. But it can also be your worst enemy when someone, such as your boss, […]

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may not have solved the economic crisis but his reappointment by President Barack Obama demonstrates that his boss has confidence in him. One reason may be Bernanke’s ability to connect with others. At Fed meetings, Bernanke’s habit, in contrast to his predecessor Alan Greenspan, is to “speak last.” As New […]

It's great ... until it isn't.

The position, not the person, often determines whether a manager has power.

by Madeleine Homan

Power will change you - and your relationships. How you wield it can make or break your success.

When "yes" really means "meh."

Start a more interesting conversation.

Being conflicted is exhausting.

by Judith A. Ross