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How Employees Should Propose Change to Their Bosses

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Are you afraid to talk to your superior about making changes in the workplace? How can you successfully propose a change to your boss? Changes are natural in the workplace, and sometimes it takes a brave employee for a manager to realize this. You can be that employee who propels a positive change in the workplace by following Clay Scroggins’s three methods for leading your superiors. Continue reading to bring about a new era in your workplace.

How to Influence Change: Robert Cialdini on Securing Commitment

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Do you want to influence change in others? Are you curious about the psychology behind lasting behavioral shifts? In his book Pre-Suasion, Robert Cialdini explores how to create enduring impact through pre-suasive techniques. He emphasizes the importance of eliciting commitments to cement behavioral changes and shift long-term beliefs. Keep reading to discover how to influence change and make it stick.

4 Preferences That Make People Susceptible to Influence

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Have you ever wondered why some people are more easily swayed than others? What makes certain individuals more susceptible to influence? In his book Pre-Suasion, Robert Cialdini explores the factors that make people more open to persuasion. He identifies key preferences that can be leveraged to steer attention and shape decisions. These include consistency, authority, likability, and unity. Read on to discover how you can use these insights to become more persuasive in your personal and professional life.

Why Psychopathic Leaders Are Common in Politics & Business

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Why are psychopathic traits common among leaders? Why do some think former CEO Al Dunlap could be a psychopathic leader? According to Jon Ronson, the author of The Psychopath Test, the percentage of psychopathic tendencies is higher among individuals in top corporate positions than the general population. He lays out why many psychopaths become leaders and what he thinks should be done. Here’s Jon Ronson’s take on psychopaths in leadership.

Strengths-Based Leadership as a Student: Tips From Gallup

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Are you looking to make the most of your college leadership opportunities? Have you considered how your unique strengths could shape your campus involvement? CliftonStrengths for Students from Gallup offers advice and ideas for practicing strengths-based leadership as a student and highlights the benefits of this approach. The book provides real-life examples of students who successfully applied their skills to campus leadership. Keep reading to discover how you can enhance your college experience and develop as a leader by focusing on your natural strengths.

Why Rejection Is a Good Thing in Business: Top 3 Reasons

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Why do some people thrive when they fail? How does embracing rejection lead to success? In Go for No!, Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz explore the unconventional strategy of using setbacks to achieve business goals. They suggest intentionally pursuing rejection rather than avoiding it altogether. Discover why rejection is a good thing for employees’ productivity and a business’ future.

The Outward Mindset: Book Overview & Takeaways

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Does your organization need a better work environment? How can you acknowledge the needs and aspirations of others in the workplace? Every business needs the support of its employees to help it grow. As The Outward Mindset says, employees need an external perspective to help the organization succeed. Read below for a brief The Outward Mindset book overview.

Say Goodbye to the Workplace Hierarchy With These 2 Steps

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Why is a workplace hierarchy ineffective? How can you make everyone of equal importance in the workplace? The Outward Mindset advises companies to minimize the perks and symbols of status that separate leaders from their team members. This way, everyone has mutual respect and isn’t diminished for being “lesser than” their superiors. Continue reading to learn how to break down the workplace hierarchy in just two steps.

How to Make Employees Feel Valued: 3 Strategies of Appreciation

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How can you show appreciation for employees? What are ways to encourage employee autonomy? It’s important to acknowledge others as distinct individuals with unique needs and challenges. Your employees will appreciate when you don’t see them as obstacles or objects. Here’s how to make employees feel valued, using three of The Outward Mindset‘s strategies.

How to Change the Mindset and Behavior of Employees

Why is consistency important at work? What are ways to make sure your employees always have an outward mindset? In The Outward Mindset, you’ll learn how to focus on external factors and continuously improve performance as time progresses. As a manager, one of your jobs is to maintain your employees’ open mindset so they feel encouraged to succeed. Discover how to change the mindset and behavior of employees below.