Everyone Influences Someone
written by Sandy - November 21st, 2011 at 6:30 pm
A message from Sandy. Sociologists tell us that even the most introverted individual will influence ten thousand other people during his or her lifetime! That would mean we are each influencing as well as being influenced by others. That means that all of us are leading in some areas, while in other areas we are being led. No one is excluded from being a leader or a follower. Realizing your potential as a leader is your responsibility.
In any given situation with any given group, there will be a prominent influence. The prominent leader can easily be discovered, just observe the people as they gather. If an issue is to be decided, who is the person whose opinion is most valuable? Who is the one others watch when issues are being discussed? Who is the person with whom people quickly agree? More importantly, who is the one the other follow? Answers to these questions will determine who the real leader is.
Who is the real leader in your workplace, and how will that impact the way that you lead?
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