When you attempt to influence people, you are applying power and skill to accomplish a goal. Your success depends on several factors,...

Building rapport and trust is highly correlated with five other influence skills. Four would be expected but the fifth is a surprise

Networking can be an extraordinary source of power, but real connections with people are substantially better than virtual connections....

The most effective influencers have great social skills. They are well known, well liked, and well respected and trusted. Dale Carnegie...