Influence and impact

You have the ability to influence others right now. Are you using it?

March 21, 2019

One thing you can keep in mind each day is that you have influence and impact as an individual person. It can be common to think that on your own, you can’t impact or change much anything unless you’re in an “official” position of leadership. 

It turns out that the most influential individuals leverage their influence exactly where they are right now. They don’t wait for a fancy role or revised title or larger paycheck.In other words, they influence and impact people exactly where they are now.

Within your sphere, you have the ability to start or continue a conversation with others about what we’re doing and why we’re doing it… 

Within your sphere, you have the ability to sense negativity and frustration, and help people to better understand what’s happening… 

The big question then is, are you aware of your influence? Are you using it?

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