The Hidden Strengths of Flexibility

The Hidden Strengths of Flexibility

Have you had the opportunity to see any demonstrations of three-dimensional (3D) printing? With 3D printing, layers of a substance are manipulated by computers to create a three-dimensional object. 3D printing used to be something scientists only dreamed of; now it is...
To Communicate Well – Tell a Story

To Communicate Well – Tell a Story

We’re throwing it back! This week we’re showcasing a guest post from Willy Steiner about the theme from his latest book, Discover the Joy of Leadership, which launched on February 6, 2017. I thought I wanted to be a playwright because I was interested in stories and...
Shipwrecked!

Shipwrecked!

Partnership, a core value of Weaving Influence, takes many forms. Internally, we partner with one another to ensure not only that we are serving our clients well, but also that we are serving one another well. We partner with other companies who are experts in fields...
Partnership Across the Miles

Partnership Across the Miles

A few years ago, I decided to run my first marathon. I had eased into the idea of running races with a few 5Ks, a 10K, and a half-marathon. So when my friend Tara suggested we run the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, TX, I decided it was time. Tara is a triathlete and...
Partnership: It’s About the “With”

Partnership: It’s About the “With”

We covered for each other when our breaks took longer than the commercials. We ensured we pronounced names correctly. We brainstormed and experimented with ideas of how to improve our show. And we kept each other awake—and sane—while working the midnight shift. The...
How to Influence Without a Title

How to Influence Without a Title

We all recognize and understand the clout that comes with a job title like “Manager,” “Director,” or “CEO.” When people with those titles walk into a room, they exude power and influence. People flock to them, wanting affirmation that they’re doing a good job, and...