Recommended Reading
Joseph Grenny: Vital Smarts/Intentional Influence
As Intentional Influencers, we can create an environment that is positive for making good behavior feel pleasurable. We can educate and try to motivate through example, but we need to tap into the inner desires, aspirations and goals of the individual to motivate or bring about positive change.
Dr. William Ury: Getting to Yes
Dr. Ury challenges that the biggest obstacle we face is to success is our tendency to react. He discusses how to slow down and separate people from the problem and to ask questions, listen and show respect. Once we are able to do this successfully we have a much better chance of arriving at true success.
Dr. Henry Cloud: Boundaries
Dr. Cloud suggests when we should say “yes”, how to say “no”. We are ultimately responsible for having clear boundaries that help the people know what is acceptable in all areas of our life. He offers practical applications of how to set boundaries without feeling afraid or guilty.
Dr. Henry Cloud: Necessary Endings
Dr. Cloud uses the change of Seasons to reference the periods of our life. Some are positive and others require action to make room for the next season. He suggests when and how to manage these necessary endings so life/business can move forward positively.