Influence is an extraordinary asset, and it's one of 7 foundational competencies that every leader should master. So, what exactly is it, and how do you develop it?

Instructing, mentoring and coaching are three important skills that every leader should possess, as there will be times that they are called upon to provide instructions, mentor or coach someone.

I was recently asked by a potential coaching client to share my views on what makes a good leader. Now, this was a very interesting question for three reasons:

Irrespective of whether it is present or not, trust is a force that is experienced in any interaction between people. It is the foundation of all relationships. It takes time to earn and can be destroyed in an instance!

Over the past decade, we have witnessed a significant shift in the way many organizations view coaching.

A productive target setting conversation can make the difference between targets that are owned and actively pursued versus those that are merely set.

Innovate faster. Beat the competition. Create more impact. Increase profit. Work harder. Work faster. Do more with less.

The Annual Performance Review is one of the most underrated conversations any manager can have with their people. Its also one of those conversations that managers dread and avoid.

Whether we like it or not, the world is changing at a pace never before seen, and the Future of Work is now.

Who feels that they have had a meaningful development conversation with their manager in the past 12 months?