Influence

#Beingaleader means you are a person of influence. Influence is having the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. People are looking for leaders with positive influence, coordinated influence, and impactful influence.

#Beingaleader means you need to exert positive influence. Influence can be used both for positive and negative effects. You need to be intentionally focused on being an influence for good. Ask yourself whether those you lead are getting better or worse? Are they losing faith in what you are asking them to do or are they inspired and more dedicated than ever before?

#Beingaleader means you need to exert coordinated influence. By coordinated I mean this definition: “bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony.” One of your jobs as a leader is to coordinate the various parts of your team toward effective, efficient and harmonious ends. They need your guidance. Your inspiration. And often, your direction.

#Beingaleader means you need to exert impactful influence. Why bother leading if you don’t want to achieve the highest impact you possibly can? Why settle for second or third best? You have more to offer and you should pursue excellence in your leadership skills so that your impact will be for good both far and wide.

#Beingaleader means you are a person of influence. Use it wisely.