Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People is one of the most influential self-improvement books of all time. First published in 1936, the book remains widely read today, offering ...

It's an honor, and fascinating, to work with Armed Forces folks. I'm inspired by what they go through so you and I can enjoy our lives free of tyranny. Frequently, and unsurprisingly, working with ...

Why do decision-makers at work really choose one person for a role over another? What actually makes them trust someone's judgment? How do they decide in practice who to tap for important ...

The secret to having impact is being able to influence how others think and act. And as a leadership expert who's studied mental strength for 30 years, I know that the No. 1 thing you can do to be ...

Sarah found herself at a crossroads. She had spent 20 years in her company, and that counted for something. People listened to her in meetings, her opinion was valued, and if she asked for something ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Trapp reports and comments on management and leadership issues. In common with other observers of this booming field, the ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Fast Company Executive ...

What's in short supply for just about everyone these days? A sense of control and influence. Things might seem like they're increasingly out of our hands, impossible to understand let alone alter. But ...

Everywhere I go in the world to speak or advise companies, I hear the same complaint: “No one listens to my ideas.” I hear it from young professionals trying to launch their careers, mid-career ...