If this sounds like common sense, let’s find out whether it’s common practice in your life: Before you went into your last meeting, did you think about how you wanted to interact with each person in the meeting? Before your last phone call, did you think about the tone you would choose to use with the other person? On your last night out with your

Typically, those who positively influence people the most have something in common. They exert an effect on us, deliberately or not, by

All these points are even more important if you are a leader. Allowing greater satisfaction as you strive isn’t just about how much better you can feel. It’s also about how others feel around you. No one wants to work with someone who is perennially dissatisfied with themselves or others. We’ve found that leaders who are always stuck in

4. Seek mentorship. I tell high performers to have one or two lifelong mentors: older, wiser, highly respected, successful people. I want you to call them once per month. I also want you to have one new “domain mentor” every three

“Sometimes, we’re so concerned about giving our children what we never had growing up, we neglect to give them what we did have growing up.” —James Dobson

PRACTICE ONE ENVISION THE FUTURE FOUR

“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” —William Faulkner

Seek clarity. Generate energy. Raise necessity. Increase productivity. Develop Influence. Demonstrate Courage.

The good news is that it’s easy to change this situation simply by demonstrating sincere appreciation for those you seek to influence. Since so many people feel ostracized, unappreciated, or undervalued, when you show up and give genuine praise, respect, and appreciation, you stand out. Be grateful for people. Just by offering gratitude, you can