Quotes about Influence

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.

My Influence My life shall touch a dozen lives Before this day is done. Leave countless marks of good or ill, E'er sets the evening sun. This, the wish I always wish, The prayer I always pray; Lord, may my life help others' lives It touches by the way.

Social influence doesn't become leadership influence until the people following change their behavior and take action as a result of the interaction with the influencer.

Always touch a person's heart before you ask him for a hand.

Influencing others is a matter of disposition, not position.