by KHofmann | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Where does your ‘umph’ come from when it comes to persuasion and influence? Put another way, from where do you derive your power? The type of power you’re tapping into can either help or hinder your effectiveness, your reputation for being a fair player,...
by Martin Medeiros | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bad bosses take so many forms: Micromanaging, Oversharing, Unrealistic demands, Poor systems that make more work instead of streamlining, Inadequate communication, Public chastisement… the list goes on and on. We’ve all been in a situation with a bad boss before. If...
by Martin Medeiros | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Failing at anything isn’t particularly fun, but the learning from failure can be tremendous if you take the time to reflect on the experience. If you take a few minutes to examine someone else’s failure, you benefit from the experience without the heartburn of having...
by Martin Medeiros | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Building a solid working relationship boils down to one of the standard metronomes of business: know, like, and trust. Know, like, trust. Know, like, trust. Know, like, trust. Some negotiations are, admittedly, adversarial. In these cases, the best outcome is one...
by Martin Medeiros | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some negotiations are sexier than others. Boardrooms, dinner tables, offices, and coffee shops are all great for everyday negotiations, and of course, the stakes can be high which always makes things more interesting. No matter how intense your conversations with your...