Real Influence is a By-Product

The world today reveres influence and this leads people to chase influence. When influence becomes a goal, you can easily lose focus on what truly builds influence.

Influence – real influence that changes people and their behaviors for better – is a by-product of:

1. Clarifying your values to yourself and hence to others
2. Living those values and setting the right example (being authentic and integral)
3. Making a meaningful contribution to community (yes, business IS a community)
4. Being super-generous about sharing your work, insights, art and gifts
5. And being a champion at listening to others (listening is a way to respect others)
6. Building trust one contribution, one conversation and one result at a time
7. Truly connecting with others (technology is just a medium)
8. Believing in your insights and ideas (strength of belief feeds passion)
9. And still being flexible and open minded about letting the beliefs and learning evolve
10. Sharing stories that move people to better position (in thinking and in actions)
11. Providing a lens to people to see things from your unique point of view
12. Taking the conversations forward by “adding” meaningful perspectives
13. Being intentional about being generous
14. Always being constructive in thinking and ways of working
15. Being consistent in your pursuits

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