Leadership Influence: Nurturing, Faith, and Building Trust

What does the depth of our influence on others depend on?

The depth of our concern for others.

What happens when leaders love their position more than their people?

They soon lose their position.

What percentage of executives identified as 'high achievers' in the Telometrics International study?

13 percent.

What do high achievers tend to care about?

People as well as profits.

How do average achievers differ from high achievers?

Average achievers concentrate on production, while high achievers care about people.

What is a common trait of low achievers according to the study?

They are preoccupied with their own security.

What is the communication style of high achievers?

They seek advice from their subordinates and are good listeners.

What are the three feelings a leader cannot possess?

Fear, dislike, and contempt.

What does nurturing people mean?

Making a commitment to people and lifting them to a higher level.

What does nurturing people NOT mean?

Needing people.

What is the relationship between love and influence?

Love will find a way; indifference will find an excuse.

What is the effect of fear on a leader's ability to lead?

If we are afraid of people, we cannot handle them.

What should a leader do if they dislike people?

They should not lead them.

What is the impact of looking down on people?

If we look down on people, we will not respect them.

What does an influencer have faith in?

People.

What do people make possible in leadership?

They make things possible and make things happen.