by Stephanie Quick | Oct 2, 2018 | Influence Building
In the early-mid 2000’s, I decided I needed a blog. It seemed like everyone around me was starting a blog and, as a writer, it seemed like the thing to do. So I started one. I wrote about my life. Random thoughts. My job. Etc. Here’s the problem . . . I never really...
by Christy Kirk | Aug 7, 2018 | Influence Building
How much time to you think you lose each work day to email? To social media? To being pulled from your work into someone else’s project or crisis? Probably a couple of hours each day. No wonder we always feel so busy, overwhelmed, and stressed. Busyness is taking the...
by Margy Kerr-Jerrett | Jun 22, 2018 | Influence Building
We all know the world of the internet moves fast . . . to say the least. In the past, we’ve written about when your website requires an upgrade (generally 2-3 years). But even if your site is fairly fresh, say 6 months old, you should still be doing regular...
by Mike Driehorst | May 3, 2018 | Influence Building
One of the events we look forward to every year is the Association for Talent Development’s International Conference & Exposition. Next week’s event in San Diego, May 6-9, will be Weaving Influence’s third straight year of exhibiting. “Nearly everyone who is in HR...
by Whitney Heins | Apr 24, 2018 | Influence Building
I’m not going to lie and tell you that becoming a highly-coveted keynote speaker is easy. It’s not. It requires a lot of effort and introspection. But obviously it can be done—including by you! And, it’s never too early to start. With keynote speaking, one must almost...
by Stephanie Quick | Apr 17, 2018 | Influence Building
Congratulations! You’ve landed a speaking gig. Whether you have agreed to speak at a conference, podcast, webinar, training, or other event, here are a few steps to help you prepare and make the engagement successful. Understand the Event You are an expert in your...