Blog posts
The Influence Blog
Curious how influence works in real life? You can read it on our blog!
07-08-2024
Successful hybrid working: 5 tips for managers
Master the art of hybrid working with 5 essential tips for maintaining productivity, inclusivity, and connection in your team. ...
08-07-2024
The art of negotiation: how to get what you want
Master your negotiation skills with 3 essential tips for achieving win-win outcomes and strategic engagement. ...
05-03-2024
How aggressive behaviour makes you lose influence
Uncover why aggressive communication hinders collaboration and learn the art of assertive boundary-setting for lasting success. ...
04-03-2024
What leadership style suits you?
Explore adaptable leadership to enhance team productivity through various styles, from visionary approaches to situational leadership theory. ...
23-02-2024
How to convince your employer to take part in a training course?
Unlock the secrets to securing training funding from your employer by preparing thoroughly, aligning your arguments with shared goals, and advocating confidently for your professional ...
22-02-2024
This is how you make sure your team does NOT perform
Discover the root causes of poor team performance—lack of alignment and an unsafe climate—resulting in unproductive workarounds and a disheartened team; unlock the keys to ...
22-02-2024
How autonomy helps you grow as a professional
Unlock the secrets to autonomy in the workplace: gain satisfaction, creativity, and control over your career trajectory while enhancing your productivity and job satisfaction—start your ...
22-02-2024
Why won’t they listen to me? 3 causes explained
Discover why your perfect plan hits a roadblock every time you share it. Learn how to break through communication barriers by sending less, listening more, ...
21-02-2024
3 tips to set your boundaries
Unlock the power of assertive boundary-setting in today's fast-paced world! Discover how the Asserting Influence Style can help you communicate effectively without compromising relationships. Dive ...
01-09-2023
How to deal with a dominant colleague?
In every organisation you’ll be confronted with dominant behaviour. How do you deal with this? Without getting yourself in a conflict? ...
25-08-2023
11 Energy draining co-workers and how to deal with them
How do you stay productive, positive and motivated when you’re working together with energy drainers? ...
10-07-2023
10 Quick fixes for effective influence behaviour when time is short
With these 10 quick-fix ideas you can manage and influence both your objectives and relationships when time is short. Balance is key. ...
03-07-2023
5 Basic things a leader can do when the work-life balance is off
We say that “work is work and home is home,” but is it really? 5 basic things you can do when the work-life balance is ...
26-06-2023
Why giving feedback is important
Giving feedback contributes to a positive and healthy work environment. Employees feel more engaged and deliver quality work. Collaboration also becomes smoother. ...
19-06-2023
Successful communication between men and women? This is how it works!
You've probably heard the saying, "Women are from Venus, men are from Mars." Could that explain why we don't always speak each other's language? ...
12-06-2023
How to deal with a fight-flight-freeze response in stressful situations
In times of stress, everyone reacts differently. A change or crisis initially triggers fear in all of us. This fear is our automatic defense mechanism. ...
05-06-2023
How to keep your emotions under control during a difficult conversation
How do you ensure that your emotions don't take over during a difficult conversation? The more space your tears, frustrations, and anger are given, the ...
29-05-2023
The danger of groupthink: Do you recognize the 8 symptoms?
How often do you set aside your opposing beliefs and opinions in a meeting or team call because you don't want to disrupt the group ...