Tuesday, May 27, 2008
"... we wish we'd met each other earlier. but i know that wouldn't have been a good thing."
we all know about influence and it's power over people. but what we don't know is that influence also only comes when one has trust in the "influencer". even that slightest bit of trust to say that "hey, i'll see what this guy has to say." is good enough trust for the person to come under the influence of others.
it's not as simple as going to somewhere as a leader and taking your power as teh leader and saying that i have to influence people so these people must listen to me. that won't work. pure, true influence only comes when trust is present. without trust, that influence is nought.
however, the power that influence carries also must come with responsibility. like the saying goes "with great power, comes great responsibility." influence, if placed in the wrong hands, may become "manipulation", or bring about unintended consequences. use it wisely, the gift of influence is a powerful tool. but as always, you'll reap what you sow. if you sow discord, you'll reap discord, if you sow unhappiness, hate, sorrows, you'll reap the same.
"...what can i say? i'm always full of surprises."
As Dusk Falls
5/27/2008 01:54:00 AM
