Posts in influence
You’re in Sales, Whether You Know it or Not

When I talk with professionals about sales training, I often get a response like “Yeah, but I’m not in sales!” My response is that while they don't have an explicit sales-related title, most professionals engage in some form of sales. This concept is often referred to as "non-sales selling" or "invisible selling."

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Asserting Parental Authority Without Being Authoritative, Part II

The second necessary component for parental success is influence.

Our job is to become as influential as possible in the minds and lives of our children. Here are three ways parents can become more influential:

  1. Become great listeners and create a safe space for children.

  2. Demonstrate love, not a desire for control.

  3. Personalize relationships and approaches with each child.

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