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“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.”
— Ken Blanchard

Mahatma Gandhi came onto the world scene as an Indian lawyer. By the sheer force of will and the ability to influence millions of people, he was able to overcome the power of the British military without the use to violence. He set an example for Dr. Martin Luther King in the U.S. and similar non-violent movements around the world. 

In modern business, to lead is to serve customers, solve problems, and manage projects. But there is much more to leadership. Leaders must lead people. Many habits and skills, such as using social intelligence, are relevant here. 

A strong leader moves people forward, persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior. That is the measure of influence, culminating, through negotiation and other means, in finding mutually acceptable solutions. You can measure your success today by asking: Did youpersuadeothers to accept recommendations today? Yes or No?

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We are going to spend eight hours a day, five days a week, 48 to 50 weeks a year with our colleagues, might as well make it enjoyable and fruitful.

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