Few people like to be pushed into doing something, or sold hard on it. And few like to push or deliver a hard sell. But at the end of the day, or even the end of a conversation, you do have to move things forward. So how do effective leaders really get things done?
To Have Real Influence, Focus on a Great Outcome
To get what you want, stop pushing.
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