Intelligent Influence

Every successful person and organization consciously or intuitively utilizes the four-step Intelligent Influence process to achieve their goals.   However, most people do not know this secret of success. The manner in which a leader influences others is more important than what they actually do.   Traditional evaluation systems are often ineffective because they overlook a leader’s influence strengths and weaknesses.   In studying the power of influence I have learned that “a  leader’s success is primarily determined by the manner that he or she influences others .” I developed the Intelligent Influence 360 or “I2360” Assessment to fill the evaluation process void and help leaders understand their influence strengths and weaknesses.   This amazing evaluation tool will help them, in a non-confrontational way, make the adjustments necessary to become more effective and productive leaders.   The tool is built around the four-step Intelligent Influ...

I have been amazed by the many positive comments about the Princeton TEDx speech I gave in 2011 and the book I wrote in 2012.   My speech was simply called “ Intelligent Influence .”   My book continues to sell very well and is entitled Intelligent Influence: The 4 Steps of Highly Successful Leaders and Organizations .   The speech and book both focused on one of the most important words in the world that, amazingly, is “hidden in plain sight.”   The word “ Influence ” is used in conversations virtually every day by millions of people around the world who have not taken the time to understand the meaning and potential of this very powerful concept. I believe that positive strategic influence is the secret to leadership and organizational success in today’s complicated business environment.   My research on influence led me to develop a concept called Intelligent Influence ® .  This unique leadership approach is tailor-made for the business (and human ...