Influence In John Maxwell’s book, “Developing the Leader Within You,” he defines leadership simply as influence. John writes, “Leadership is influence. That’s it. Nothing more; nothing less.” While influence is at the core of understanding leadership, it is important to dig deeper into what we influence and how we influence in order to gain followers. Influence is defined as “theRead More →

Join Todd Long, President of Leadership Innovations, and Dan Meers, the man inside the KC Wolf costume, to discuss everything from vacation preferences to the highlights of being one of Kansas City’s most recognizable figures. Throughout this entertaining interview, Dan Meers is upbeat and candid about his role as a community leader and public speaker. His leadership insights and lifeRead More →