Quotes about Influence

So why do some people emerge as leaders while others can't influence no matter how hard they try? I believe that several factors come into play: 1. Character—who they are 2. Relationships—who they know 3. Knowledge—what they know 4. Intuition—what they feel 5. Experience—where they've been 6. Past Success—what they've done 7. Ability—what they can do

And do something positive in your corner of the world.

If you don't know how to add to others, then you probably subtract by default.

the difference between who you are today and who you will be in five years will be the people you spend time with and the books you read.

People will not always remember what you said. They will not always remember what you did. But, they will always remember how you made them feel.

People need to see your conviction.

All great leaders are productive. However, it is possible to be a producer and not a leader. Personal success does not always translate into team success. Leadership is defined by what a person does with and for others. It is established by making the team better and more productive. It's measured by what the entire group accomplishes, not by the individual efforts of the person in charge. Good leadership is never based on what someone does by and for himself.

Here's the bottom line on charisma. You don't have to be gorgeous, a genius, or a masterful orator to possess presence and to connect with others. You just need to be positive, believe in yourself, and focus on others.

The vision of the leader becomes the aspiration of the people. The impact is incredible.

To lead change, to be a catalyst, you have to believe you can make a difference.

Leaders are effective because of who they are on the inside—in the qualities that make them up as people. And to go to the highest level of leadership, people have to develop these traits from the inside out.

Success is more than just power or not violating the rights of others; it is the privilege of contributing to the betterment of others.