Your influence

• Our loved ones often come to us in a moment of crisis. They're losing their job or need to pay someone back. We sometimes feel we have to give money or bail them out in some form. But after a time or two, you become the consistent rescuer while they continue in their unaccountable w...

• Find role models. Look for people who embody the qualities that you admire. Learn from them and model your own behavior after theirs.
• Be patient. It takes time and effort to develop good character. Don't get discouraged if you don't see results imm...

To be effective in organizations today, you must be able to influence people. Your title alone isn’t always enough to sway others, nor do you always have a formal position.

Having influence in the workplace has clear value : You get more done and you advance the projects you care abo...