In my experience, most people only think of influencing as something you do with intention… However, it is how you influence when you just do what you do that determines how effective you are when influencing with intention.
People who influence others to action are Leaders by the nature of the action their behaviour inspires.
Think now of someone who inspires you to action. This may be someone you know well or someone on the world stage. Note the reasons you admire them then consider the observable behaviour that led you to believe in them. This person may not necessarily have the title “Leader” in their resume it may have been bestowed on them by others.
Often those who find themselves with “Leader” as a title may be uncomfortable with the idea, associating the title with superiority and standing out. However, Leadership is not about being a Hollywood star it is about being a North Star, being a compass for others on the same journey. A compass is effective in any conditions, under pressure, in poor light or in a raging storm. Like a positively influential Leader it can be relied upon to give true and consistent direction.
It is only possible to enhance your influence by first identifying how you influence.
Consider these questions:
- Where is your influence having the positive effect you desire and how do you know?
- Where is your influence falling short and how do you know?
- What do you observe others doing or not doing as a result of your influence
- How is your influence benefiting others, helping you achieve your objectives and the objectives of the organisation?
Remember, your influence is constantly on; it is just a matter a degrees toward the positive or negative.
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