by Jesse Lahey | Dec 4, 2013 | Video
“If you want to build impact, learn and practice to understand metaphors. Learn how to build mental bridges between something that’s hard to understand to something that’s a lot easier to understand.” ~ The Impact Equation, by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith...
by Jesse Lahey | Nov 26, 2013 | Blog
Readers of Daniel Pink’s 2009 bestseller DRIVE will notice parallels between Influence 3.0 and Pink’s concept of Motivation 3.0. But there are more factors affecting influence than just motivational psychology factors; for example, culture, technology, and...
by Jesse Lahey | Nov 6, 2013 | Blog
Managers and leaders get others to do what is needed. Engagers create conditions that energize everyone to achieve a shared purpose. Managers and leaders work as the hub of a wheel. Engagers work as the rim of a wheel. Managers and leaders see themselves as the magic....
by Jesse Lahey | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog
“I don’t know if it even matters whether I do a good job,” Erica said. “Sometimes it’s tempting to cut corners, because it seems like no one would even notice.” Listening to this knowledge worker, you would think she had a rotten...
by Jesse Lahey | Oct 25, 2013 | Blog
I’m a born leader. A natural engager? Not so much. According to the DISC personality profiles, I’m primarily a D for Dominant, which is another way of saying “Bossy.” I’m a classic firstborn. I babysat my brother and sister in junior...