Smith, MFA, has released MORE INFLUENCE IN ACTION for CEOs, a collaborative business leadership book that explores how ...

I have always been intrigued by the concept of influence, both in one’s personal life and, especially, in a business setting. The idea that someone can enter a high-stakes meeting; put forth a ...

This is a tale of undue influence. Meet Orville. He had a life full of accomplishments. He had flown planes during World War II, worked for a major airline and successfully ran a small business.

One thing, however, has become undeniably clear to me throughout my career: Influence might be the most crucial leadership trait that separates the good from the truly exceptional. Influence is a real ...

Relationships are at the core of what it means to be human. They help to define us, shape our personal experiences, and in many ways give meaning to our lives. Whomever they are with, fulfilling ...

On balance, Americans believe the global influence of China and Israel are getting stronger while U.S. influence is weakening.