by Guest Author | May 16, 2017 | Leadership
When I was in college, I was an assistant in the Student Affairs department. The Student Affairs Director and I took a group of students to a local “ropes” course to do some team building. One of the students participating in the event was balking at fully...
by Becky Robinson | May 12, 2017 | Influence Building
The Weaving Influence team is gearing up for another trip to the ATD International Conference & Exhibition in Atlanta on May 21–24. It’s a unique opportunity to explore new ideas and possibilities for our company as we quickly approach five years in...
by Kristin Gann | May 9, 2017 | Leadership
I’m a millennial. Yes, I’m hesitant to say that my generation has been coined as “entitled,” and a group who tends “follow their dreams” instead of concrete goals on a set timeline. As a former Sociology major at Baylor University, labels and stereotypes always tend...
by Elizabeth Johnson | May 5, 2017 | Book Launch
How would you define your workplace culture? Here at Weaving Influence — though we’re a virtual team — I’d describe our culture as unified, supportive, professional, and personable. It’s a joy to be part of the team, to serve our clients...
by Elizabeth Johnson | May 2, 2017 | Leadership
This past month marked my four-year work anniversary with Weaving Influence. Although I only work part-time, the job has had a full-time impact on me in so many ways. Here are just four of the lessons I’ve learned over the past four years. Start where you are....
by Elizabeth Johnson | Apr 28, 2017 | Book Launch
Drama and conflict usually go together like peas and carrots, don’t they? In fact, a quick search of those two words on Amazon reveals almost 1000 books on the topic! That either means we have a real problem with it — or we really want to know what to do...
by Guest Author | Apr 25, 2017 | Inspiration
A few years ago, when I saw advertisements for toilet paper rolls that did not have cardboard tubes in the middle, I thought the next new wave of efficiency and waste reduction had truly arrived. Without the cardboard tubes, consumers would no longer have to figure...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Apr 21, 2017 | Book Launch
Have you ever tried to eat a live frog? My guess is: probably not. (If you have, please share your story with us!) They say the worst part is getting started — taking that first bite, chewing it, swallowing it. If you’re like most people, even if...
by Janeile Cudjoe-Myers | Apr 18, 2017 | Inspiration
There is all sorts of condemnation online and in books about multi-tasking. It’s unproductive. You don’t get anything done. You feel like you haven’t accomplished anything even when you’re busy. And on and on. It’s discouraging....
by Elizabeth Johnson | Apr 14, 2017 | Influence Building
We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled Friday programming (a.k.a., book launches!) to share some exciting updates for Hometown Reads! Not sure what that is? Hometown Reads is a division of Weaving Influence dedicated to connecting authors across the...
