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Core Values: Integrity
Over the course of the last couple of months, we’ve been talking a lot about values, specifically core values and what they mean to us individually, but also the core values of the collective whole as an organization. It comes as no surprise that one of Weaving...
Two New Websites to Empower You for Success
In addition to our book marketing services, we also provide web design for authors and thought leaders. Here are the newest websites we've created that will inspire and encourage you to get creative, feel empowered, and reach for success in whatever your field may be....
Core Values: Growth
“Employees don’t grow as a result of an annual conversation. Growth happens a little bit, every day, over time, through ongoing dialogue.” - Julie Winkle Guilioni, Co-author, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go This summer, my kids wanted to plant a garden. They were...
The Politics of Promotion
The scenario is all too familiar: a qualified, motivated professional woman does everything she can think of to secure a coveted promotion. After years of investing her time and energy in the company, she is ready to advance. Later, she is shocked and dismayed to find...
Core Values: Mindful Responsiveness
Weaving Influence has a strong, actionable list of company values, but anytime I’m asked to speak about the values, one bubbles to the top for me -- responsiveness. I spent decades working in the news business. Responding quickly with decisive action is second nature...
3 Ways to Make the Most of Feedback
Very few people actually enjoy seeking feedback -- but perhaps it's because we think of feedback as something it's not. It doesn't always have to be couched in criticism and negativity, resentment and bias. In fact, feedback can be a positive tool that provides new...
Core Values: Generosity
Generosity. Who doesn’t like a generous person? Very few of us. We all like being around generous people, and it’s fair to characterize generous people as usually being very friendly and kind. However, being generous is quite a lot deeper than this. We often think of...
Connecting Purpose to Your Work
There are countless studies that connect happiness at work with increased productivity. Consequently, there are companies offering free snacks and enticing trips as a way to boost happiness on the job—but is that the path to happiness and productivity? There’s growing...
What Are Your Personal Core Values?
Core values are what determine our attitude and actions, inspire us to reach for unique goals, and motivate us to live a certain way. They dictate how we spend our time and money, how we interact with others, and how we approach challenging circumstances. It's...
Why Core Values Matter for Everyone
We hear a lot about core values, but have you ever stopped to consider why they actually matter for any given context? Core values are not just a list of words or series of phrases that we consider worthwhile: they are the very foundation of how we choose to live our...
What We Love & Hate About Remote Work
At first glance, remote work looks like it has all the perks and none of the frustrations of an office job. No dress code. No commute. No loudmouth neighbor in the next cubicle. Freedom to stay home or travel or visit the beach whenever you want. But remote work has...
How to Have Fun as a Remote Team
We've been talking a lot lately about remote teams, everything from staying flexible to fostering teamwork to keeping everyone engaged. All of those are important for developing an effective, productive team of competent remote workers. But what about the...