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We all have influence, and few of us wield it effectively. If you want to maximize your influence, here are nine ways you can do so in your daily life. Most of these aren’t difficult, but do require some thoughtful living:
- Relevance: Make connections with people who work for you, and for whom you work. Ask personal Qs, and remember the details of their lives.
- Wise words: Don’t spout off with your opinion. Proverbs 15: Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps his mouth shut. And express appreciation for everyone you meet.
- Excellence: Excellence honors God, so strive after it. People are attracted to great quality.
- Authenticity. Words matter, so do what you say. Meet commitments. Don’t over-promise.
- Approachability. Reveal, but not too much. Don’t be scripted, be candid.
- Emotion. It is okay to be vulnerable, in fact, this is a winsome quality in a leader. Just don’t go overboard.
- Modeling. Do as I do…you know the power of watching someone live out an admirable life.
- Passion. Passion is contagious, and will pull people along with you toward the goal.
- Conviction. Stand strong, don’t be ambiguous, and exhibit a commitment.
Most popular lists these days are 10 items long. Let me know what I’ve missed here, and I’ll add #10 from the best of your suggestions.
Listen: Listening allows you to understand other’s perspective, and gains the respect of others. This in turns means you have a better chance of being relevant in what you say, and of others listening to what you have to say.