Are You Building Value Through Influence?

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Welcome to the Leadership Quotient. I’m Dusty Holcomb. And each day, I’ll share a meaningful quote and explore how it applies to leadership and personal growth. Together, we’ll unpack lessons that help you lead yourself and others with purpose and clarity. Let’s get started.

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The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and influence their actions. John Hancock, are you influencing others in a way that creates real value? Leadership is about more than outcomes. It’s about how those outcomes are achieved and the trust you build along the way. Think about a leader who inspired you.

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Chances are it wasn’t their authority that stood out. It was their ability to align your goals with a larger vision. I remember working with a leader who consistently asked, what can I do to help you succeed? That simple question earned my trust and motivated me to bring my best. Now contrast that with a leader who prioritizes control over collaboration, the results are predictable.

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Disengagement, resistance and diminished outcomes. Leadership through influence creates the opposite, a virtuous cycle of trust, contribution and shared success. Influence is the cornerstone of effective leadership. Covey’s habits, think win win, and synergize remind us that collaboration and mutual benefit are key. Influence isn’t about pushing your agenda.

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It’s about inspiring others to align their goals with the shared vision. So here’s a couple of ways that you can start building value through influence. 1st, think win win. Seek outcomes that benefit all parties involved. 2nd, invest in relationships.

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Build trust by understanding and supporting others goals. 3rd, collaborate effectively, leverage diverse strengths to achieve greater outcomes. Leadership is about creating value through influence. By adopting a win win mindset, investing in relationships, and leveraging collaboration, you can inspire trust and achieve impactful results. Here’s the challenge for you.

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Over the next week, focus on one relationship, professional or personal, and find a way to create mutual value. Notice how this strengthens your influence and deepens your connection. Thanks for joining me on the Leadership Quotient. I hope today’s quote gave you something to think about and apply in your leadership journey. If you found value in this episode, I’d love for you to share it, subscribe, or leave a review.

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Leadership is a journey. Keep moving forward, and I’ll see you next time.