“Spheres of Influence is not just a book about business, it’s a book about the power of human connection…”
— Olu Kole-James, Director, Global Client Services, VISA
Endorsements
“Brad Englert’s Spheres of Influence is a fast read and wonderful tutorial on building and sustaining internal and external partnerships with bosses, executive teams, peers and direct reports. Brad provides numerous references and rich examples of how to understand partners goals and aspirations, set and manage their expectations, and genuinely care about their success. I worked with Brad many years ago. Brad is the real deal and so is Spheres of Influence.“
“Brad provides a thoughtful and practical guide to help emerging leaders build effective and enduring business relationships. His views are based on front-line experiences, built over a successful career in consulting and higher education administration. He’s walked the walk!”
“I’ve worked in higher education, the federal government, and the corporate world, and this book is a must-read for anyone in any of these sectors. Whether it’s understanding how to work with your boss and/or other leaders, or managing your relationships with vendor partners, Brad provides great examples of how to navigate real situations and build trust. And along the way, you may learn a lot about yourself – how to be a better boss/leader and how to be a better client partner.”
“In Spheres of Influence, Brad Englert does a masterful job of helping readers to develop trust with their colleagues and strategic partners by understanding their goals, advancing projects, and ensuring clarity of roles. He illustrates his wisdom with stories drawn from his long and successful career. This book is for anyone who wants to be a more effective communicator and partner in the workplace.”
“As technology’s influence in the workplace grows, so does the challenge of managing the people it takes to make it work. By weaving together his own extensive experience with that of other experts, Brad Enlgert provides a timely and extremely useful roadmap on how managers can successfully engage the people they work with and work for.”
““To become an emerging leader in your field, you need to master the hard skill of building authentic business relationships. Brad Englert shows us how to do that with practical advice, real-world stories, and clear examples. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to grow their influence, impact, and income in the business world.”
“To become an emerging leader in your field, you need to master the hard skill of building authentic business relationships. Brad Englert shows us how to do that with practical advice, real-world stories, and clear examples. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to grow their influence, impact, and income in the business world.”
“Spheres of Influence brilliantly illustrates that in the game of life, the strongest moves are made through the power of genuine connections. Brad Englert’s book is a masterclass in the art of influence with heart, where relationships reign supreme!”
“Brad Englert masterfully weaves his 40 years of experience to create a playbook for professionals of all levels to successfully navigate their business relationships.”
“This book is a survival kit. Make the key takeaways your personal chants. Englert’s knowledge and wisdom will be a recurring lifeline as I begin my career in the federal government. The stories serve as valuable lessons of proper conduct and cautionary tales of dos and don’ts. Spheres of Influence unlocks personal and professional successes for you, your colleagues, managers, and customers.”
“Brad has delivered a masterclass in managing setbacks, fostering successful business relationships, and building a resilient business culture. Spheres of Influence is not just a book about business, it’s a book about the power of the human connection in the world of business.”
“This book is a beacon of wisdom for anyone seeking to build meaningful connections and authentic business relationships in the professional world. With actionable insights and genuine, heartfelt advice, it offers a roadmap to not only cultivate trust and rapport, but also foster enduring partnerships that form the bedrock of successful careers.”
“With this highly readable book as a guide, emerging leaders can swiftly develop the critical career-enhancing skill of relationship building. Page after page offers practical advice and countless concrete examples of how to — and how not to — build and manage strong business relationships. Spheres of Influence is a must-read for anyone aspiring to or in a position of leadership.”
“’Go network!’ they say. But how? In Spheres of Influence, Brad leaves no space for fluff and breaks down what you can do right now not just “network,” but to transform strangers into allies and skeptics into believers.”