From our earliest childhood to the university classroom, via our social interactions and media consumption, influence is a constant companion. Sometimes subtle, sometimes overt, it seeks to direct our ...

Robert J. Smith, BBA, MBA, MFA, Ph.D., is a business consultant and founder of Robert J. Smith Productions and Smith Profits. The best tag line for the film Friendly Persuasion, which featured Gary ...

Persuasion is indeed an art form, and highly persuasive people have mastered the subtle nuances of influencing others. Here's ...

Gregory Ciotti is the marketing director at Help Scout. This post originally appeared on the Helpscout blog. Reading good books remains the supreme “life hack”—knowledge that often took years to ...

The most effective leaders don’t rely on authority alone; they understand the psychology of influence and persuasion to bring people along with them. Whether you're leading a team through change, ...

Power and influence—the words often conjure images of nefarious individuals employing Machiavellian tactics to manipulate people and events in order to selfishly get their way, often at the expense of ...

Great leaders don’t just communicate well—they influence. Influence is what transforms ideas into action, inspires teams to take ownership, and ensures that initiatives gain traction. However, ...

About 32 years ago, I attended a downtown big shot awards dinner. My networking model is a simple one. I buy the ticket, I get there 15 minutes before it is supposed to start, I work the room, and ...

In my experience, the most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs are the best persuaders, not necessarily the ones with the best solutions. They know how to communicate what they have to the ...

Overview Strong communication plays a crucial role in shaping both our careers and our relationships.Effective speech skills ...