Feb 06 2025 32 mins 1
Key Takeaways:
- Inspiration is more powerful than manipulation or influence. Inspiration involves being a model for the change you seek, without trying to change others. It releases resentment and doesn't require others' approval.
- Avoid the compulsion to change people's minds. Instead, focus on sharing your authentic perspective and experiences. People are more likely to be influenced when they are allowed to choose for themselves.
- Understand your own ego needs and ensure your actions come from a place of joy and self-approval, rather than a need for external validation or impressiveness.
- Be selective about when to engage in divisiveness. Often, it's better to let things go and focus your energy on being an inspiration, rather than getting caught up in unproductive arguments.
“Influence means when I'm a value to you, you'll be a value to me. And so in influence, I am only concerned with giving.”
“When you try to push somebody, they're going to push back, and that conversation will quickly devolve.”
“When I love them for who they are, I'm able to really hear them, and when I'm able to really hear people, then I can actually address their concerns.”
- Maryanne Dersch
Ask for and receive all you want, need and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work.
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