Influenced from Above – Sneak Peek
Below is the preface to my next book, Influenced from Above: Where Faith Meets Influence. I’m shooting for a release date in September. Preface “What I want to know is: where is God in all this?” —Abigail Ahearn My daughter’s question over lunch in July 2019 stopped me in my tracks. The day before, I’d […]
Welcome the Newest Ahearn!
In June 2022, I wrote a post called Tears of Joy, about our daughter’s wedding. Regarding that wonderful day, I often told people, “It was the best day of my life…so far.” I purposely said “so far” because I knew there would come an even better day. Well, their wedding day was exceeded this past […]
Reciprocity in Action: A Tale of Two Leaders and Lasting Influence
More than a dozen years ago, when I was still knee deep in corporate life, one of my responsibilities was managing my company’s bonus plan. It was a massive undertaking, involving the distribution of over $20 million in year-end bonuses to 1,500 to 2,000 insurance agents. The work required accuracy, coordination, and the ability to […]
Winning Negotiations: Influence Principles to Seal the Deal
If you’re like most people, you enjoy the feeling that comes with knowing you negotiated a good deal. But what does “a good deal” really mean? In sales, it’s all about value, which I like to define with a simple formula: V = WIG/P (Value equals What I Get divided by Price) Whether it’s […]
Influenced from Above: The Intersection of Faith and Influence
Lately, you might have noticed a pause in my weekly posts. Between a Florida vacation and business travel, my focus shifted to a passion project—my next book, Influenced from Above: The Intersection of Faith and Influence. I’m excited to share that I’ve made some serious headway! This new book dives into something you may not […]
