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Leadership and Influence Go Hand in Hand

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John Hancock put it brilliantly: “The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.” As the business world is changing, companies are breaking down the departmental silos. The work is now done in cross-functional teams without the traditional reporting lines. As titles become irrelevant, leadership is now dependent on the ability to influence outside the formal structure. You can be a manager without the ability to influence, but you can never be a leader. In today’s world, INFLUENCE = POWER Here’s how you can cultivate influence in the workplace. Build Trust If you assign a task to someone, but you do not have the authority, is he likely to carry it out? You are unlikely to influence people who do not trust you. In order to work effectively, you need to have healthy relationship with your team. If you’ve built an environment of trust around you, by being honest and open, stating your opinions and concerns, people are li
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5 Ways to take a Mind Vacation

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Is work life stressing you out? Feeling like you’re in over your head? Need a break? Here’s a thought: vacation is a “state of mind” rather than a holiday you take on a tropical island. Isn’t this comforting? A vacation is something you do to get away from the stress and pressures of everyday life. It is something you do for the mind, rather than anything else. The good thing is, you can take a mind vacation even on the day you have to go work. Here are some activities that you can do to achieve the same relaxation as a vacation. Go for a run Try running away from your routine, literally. It is a great way to reduce stress and uplift the mood. When you get those endorphins flooding in, it becomes easy to forget about your problems. The best place to go for a run would be a park or a beach, where you connect with nature. Listen to the sounds of the woods or the waves hitting the shore. You will find it soothing for your brain. Read a book Reading is the best way
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How Hypnosis Helps You Overcome Stress and Depression

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Depression is sometimes a result of a traumatic event. The perfect example would be when a loved family member passes away. It can also be moments in life, that over time, accumulate, to have a more severe and lasting effect. Any of these can become traumatic triggers, leading you into depression. If after such a traumatic event you don’t have enough time to process all those feelings, depression might kick in immediately. Other examples of traumatic events include bankruptcy, divorce or loss of job. Even though clinical therapy can help, for many people, sticking to prescription medications to counter the symptoms of depression might not work so well. For such people, hypnosis might be that one solution to all their problems related to depression and stress. Here’s why: It Helps You Enter Your Subconscious Your conscious mind, the part of the brain that you use on a daily basis is only 10 percent of what you have. When you tap into your subconscious mind, you are ab
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Foolproof Strategies To Stay Motivated

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One thing that gets us going through day to day life is motivation. Even when we are unable to see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, motivation still keeps us going. It takes a whole lot of effort to get from where we are to where we want to be; many obstacles come in between our path to success. The reality is that staying motivated is hard. With countless surprises life throws at you, you are often left wondering if you really have to push yourself. Is doing all this worth your time? Do you need it enough to keep going? Fortunately, it is not impossible. Here are a few foolproof, psychological hacks that will keep you motivated, on your feet and ready to take on all challenges life throws at you. Write It Down! Write it all down. Make sure you factor in the qualitative and quantitative aspects of your goals. Once you put in black and white, keep the note somewhere in sight. While we do make plans (a lot of them) they mostly die in our minds as soon as we
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Catching A Liar Is Easier Than You Think!

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If you say you haven’t lied before, you are lying. Whether it is a minor feint like, “Honey, you don’t look fat”, or something that could land you behind bars—all of us have lied somewhere, sometime in life. Let’s start off with some stone cold facts: ·  Infants start lying  as young as six months ·  More than half  of women lie about money to family ·  Over 60% of people  feel they could make their way out of lies without facing the consequences Even 13 percent of volunteers  in the research study referenced above said they lied to the researchers. This means one thing, as human beings, lying is an inherent part of us and at one point or another we might encounter this subconscious, nagging obligation to lie. This also means that it is imperative for you to be able to tell when someone is lying. It is easy to determine when kids lie; what about adults? What about spouses, coworkers, business partners, supervisors, criminals? What works there? It wo
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Helping A Loved One/Colleague Overcome Hopelessness

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At times, life can be overwhelming. It’s when you go on and on, doing the same thing every day. Eventually, it becomes redundant; it lacks purpose; it fails to connect. And what’s left behind is this sense of hopelessness—as if you’ve simply given in, and resigned to your fate. The sense of being unable to achieve what you wanted for so long can put you in a difficult state of mind. But there’s a lot you can do about it. This feeling stems from resignation. It’s when you decide to stop trying . Ultimately, it’s important to realize: it’s you . And you can   take back control . Have a friend who has given up? Be the shining light in their life. Don’t Forget—All That You Feel Is Thought Based As human beings, we constantly do one thing with our mind—we think. Here is how the process of thinking works: ·  One part of the mind is used to process rational thoughts using words ·  Another part is used to think in numbers and symbols and process comparative formula
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