Update: Nine Ways To Exert Influence

Thanks to friends who commented here at the blog, and many more who made suggestions over at Facebook, about ways we can exert influence effectively.

Ideas for the 10th item on the list include:

  • Listen (see comment at previous post)
  • How about ‘Action’ You can’t influence anyone until you actually do something. Didn’t Drucker say. “All planning must deteriorate into work.”?
  • Compassion. The most powerful influence we can have on people is when they know we care.
  • Generosity. Live open-handed in this tight-fisted world with whatever you have and you will be a positive influence on others.

I hate to choose from such good suggestions, but have to admit that the one that really grabbed me is…

…I don’t know. Drat, thought I had closed this conversation off. Guess it’ll sit in limbo a while longer. Not too late to give your suggestion, though!

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