Positive influence : the first and last mile of leadership
- Singapore World Scientific Publishing 2024
- 332 p.
1. +Influence in the Context of Interactions 2. What Makes a Good +Influence 3. Just How Good Are You at +Influence? 4. Why All of Us Can Be Better at +Influencing 5. +Influencing Against All Odds 6. The Basics of +Influence 7. +Influencing in the Moment 8. Habits to Raise Proficiency in +Influencing 9. Aligning Our Being to +Influence 10. +Influencing Through the Written Media 11. From +Influence to Development 12. How Others Can Help You Develop 13. From +Influence to Leadership 14. Shop Floors, Boardrooms, and the Great Cultural Divide 15. Conduct, Craft, and Character
This book is designed for leaders and professionals to become more influential, a crucial factor in career success and personal relationships. It covers the principles of '+Influence', how to develop tailored strategies for different contexts, and foundational habits for expanding influence repertoire. The book uses real-life examples from boardrooms and job interviews in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, including China and India. It helps understand others' backgrounds, find mutually beneficial paths, and stimulates the development of influence skills for positive outcomes.