Influence is an essential component of leadership. The simple fact is, to be an effective leader, you must be able to inspire and influence people. John C. Maxwell says that leadership is influence! But what exactly is influence? One way the dictionary defines influence is: The capacity or power to be a compelling force on, or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others But how do you become influential? How do you become a “compelling force” who can

Sometimes we think about a goal as being like a compass, but I think a goal is more like a map. The original thought or desire that we begin with, may be the compass pointing us in the general direction, but when the thought becomes a goal, then we have a destination in mind. And then we can create a map to get there. Every journey requires a destination. So what turns a thought into a goal? Clarity! Clarity requires taking the time to write detailed instructions for yours

There is a lot of written about the power of visualization. Writers from Napoleon Hill, Wallace Wattles, and one of my favorites, James Allen to more current thought leaders like, Jack Canfield, Jen Sincero and Amy Cuddy, have talked about visualization and how it is important, even vital to us achieving our goals. What is visualization? One way the dictionary defines visualization is: the formation of a mental image of something. So, in the case of achieving goals, you woul

What is intention? The dictionary offers the following definitions: The determination to act in a certain way A concept considered as a product of attention directed to an object of knowledge. “Determination to act” and “the product of attention” – this resonates with me. It speaks to the fact that intentions are more than wishes, they require considerable attention and a level of determination to act, or to move beyond mere thought or idea. The power of intention has the abi