Leadership is Influence

Leadership. It’s all about influence. Without influence, effective leadership does not exist, yet too many people in positions of responsibility rely solely on their official title, assuming they have influence on their direct reports.

They may have less influence than they know. Influence comes from more than just a title. While position carries some influence, true influence happens with a heart connection. Did you know that influence can be effortless? When we live a life of authenticity and integrity with humility, vulnerability and a servant’s heart, people will be compelled to follow.

A true leader needs no title or position. Leaders influence with their lives.

As I sit here in the unusual quiet of a local coffee shop, I can’t help but think about a dear friend’s influence in my life. We are still friends with a deep understanding and respect for each other. We didn’t work for the same company, in fact he was not even from the Corporate sector, but yes, we shared a passion for a common cause – making others happy! I’m surrounded by and forever changed by his influence and I don’t even know how it happened.

Because of his influence, I’m now into mentoring, counseling, working on different assignments which involve motivating people through my talks and workshops. All these years ( almost 8 years) it’s been so satisfying just to see people smile. In other words, just helping people discover their true Identity and making them understand that they are worthwhile no matter what their status or their official title may be.

Competent, caring leaders with influence have the potential to change the world by just doing what they do, being who they are. They don’t need titles or position. Who do you need to be so you can be a person of influence?

Were you influenced too? I’m sure you were. Want to share?