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March 13, 2025

Featured article: Leadership and Leader Development in 2025

A blog about the first 6 months back at Learn2Lead®, part of The Influence Company and Bureau Zuidema. How do I view leadership in 2025, and why is what we do just as relevant in 2025 as it was in 1972 when we held the first open Power2Influence course in Denmark.

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January 3, 2025

Why they don’t listen to you

Discover why your perfect plan hits a roadblock every time you share it. Learn how to break through communication barriers by sending less, and listening more.

January 3, 2025

Why groupthinking is dangerous

How often do you set aside your opposing beliefs and opinions in a meeting or team call because you don’t want to disrupt the group dynamics?

January 3, 2025

Why good communication truly matters

Master the art of communication to boost your influence and success. Learn how effective communication, not just expertise, drives 85% of results in business and life. Start making an impact today!

January 3, 2025

Why giving feedback is important

Giving feedback contributes to a positive and healthy work environment. Employees feel more engaged and deliver quality work. Collaboration also becomes smoother.

January 3, 2025

What to do when a meeting becomes unproductive

Struggling with high-tension meetings? Learn 4 effective strategies to disengage, reduce conflict, and reset conversations for better outcomes.

January 3, 2025

What to do as a leader when work life balance is off

We say that “work is work and home is home,” but is it really? 5 basic things you can do when the work-life balance is off.

January 3, 2025

What leadership style suits you

The best leadership style is flexible. Always consider whether your employee can do the job independently or needs guidance. This is the basis for your choice of the right leadership style.

January 3, 2025

How to use style fexibility

“Style flexibility,” you may have come across this term before. At The Influence Company, it is a beloved concept.

January 3, 2025

How to show effective influence behaviour when time is short

With these 10 quick-fix ideas you can manage and influence both your objectives and relationships when time is short. Balance is key.

January 3, 2025

How to set up boundaries

We all know it. Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself is important. Especially in a society where we expect a lot of ourselves, and a lot is expected of us.

January 3, 2025

How to manage an hybrid working team

Master the art of hybrid working with 5 essential tips for maintaining productivity, inclusivity, and connection in your team.

January 3, 2025

How to make sure your team does not perform

Poor team performance has everything to do with poor alignment and an unsafe climate. Team members then work around each other instead of with each other. The result? An unhappy team and lagging results.

January 3, 2025

How to keep your emotions under control difficult conversation

How do you ensure that your emotions don’t take over during a difficult conversation? The more space your tears, frustrations, and anger are given, the less rational you can think.

January 3, 2025

How to give a captivating pitch

The era of lengthy presentations and meetings is over. The pitch, a concise speech of about five minutes, has taken over.

January 3, 2025

How to get what you want, the art of negotiation

Master your negotiation skills with 3 essential tips for achieving win-win outcomes and strategic engagement.

January 3, 2025

How to deal with a know it all colleague

That one colleague who always responds with “yes, but” to every proposal or constantly avoids taking responsibility: everyone has encountered difficult (stereo)types in their work.

January 3, 2025

How to deal with fight flight freeze response in stressful situations

In times of stress, everyone reacts differently. A change or crisis initially triggers fear in all of us. This fear is our automatic defense mechanism.

January 3, 2025

How to deal with energy draining co-workers

How do you stay productive, positive and motivated when you’re working together with energy drainers?

January 3, 2025

How to deal with confrontations in the workplace

Difficult situations at work, conflicting interests, or unpleasant behavior from colleagues. Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable.

January 3, 2025

How to deal with a dominant colleague

In every organisation you’ll be confronted with dominant behaviour. How do you deal with this? Without getting yourself in a conflict?

January 3, 2025

How to convince your employer to take part in a training course

Good training or education means a lot to your career. Ultimately, your manager will decide whether you get a ‘yes’ and whether the organisation will pay for it.

January 3, 2025

How to build trust in organizations TedX Talk

January 3, 2025

How to be succesful in communication between men and women

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Women are from Venus, men are from Mars.” Could that explain why we don’t always speak each other’s language?

January 3, 2025

How to address negative behavior in someone

We all get annoyed with colleagues. How do you approach a conversation with them? Here, you’ll discover how to address the behavior of others.

January 3, 2025

How autonomy makes you grow as a professional

Working on projects independently, taking the initiative and making decisions without interference from your manager.

January 3, 2025

How aggressive behaviour makes you lose influence

Uncover why aggressive communication hinders collaboration and learn the art of assertive boundary-setting for lasting success.

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