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Are You Influential People?

April 17, 2007

Growing up, I was just a really ordinary kid.  Not popular, not very good grades, not athletic, …

I went to school because I had to and I tried to have some fun.  I had some friends and a few really good friends.

A few years after High School, I was waiting tables and still in college and I had the chance to wait on a parent of an old friend.  I’d not seen him for years as he was not one of my really good friends, but we’d spent time together and even gone on a trip together.

I remember I was not especially nice to him.  Nor especially bad, just a bit uncaring.

So I was shocked when I met his mother after years and she told me how influential I was to him.  How he held me is such high respect and had always looked up to me.  I remember thinking, “I was not even very nice to him.  Why did he think that?”

Had I been a little kinder I am sure I would have had a life long friend.  What is more interesting though is that you may talk about influential people, but you may also be influential people without realizing it.  And some simple kindness and generosity could put that influence to good use.

Where might you have a big influence without realizing it?

  • The community - Even if you have a small, struggling business, to someone that has always wanted to have a business but been afraid, you are a hero. 
  • Kids - Yours, those that come over, kids you mentor or teach…
  • Spiritual - If you are involved in a faith based organization, other members could be looking at you as an example of strength.
  • Work - Do your co-workers follow your lead?  Do they feel unhappy with the things you complain about?  Do they like the things you like?
  • Family - are you held up as an example for the other people in the family (Of what to do, or what not to do?)

When I talk about buzz on this blog, I am talking about doing little things regularly that have some influence.  Everyone has influence to a lesser or greater extent.

Recognizing the influence you have and using it to build better relationships, have a more positive impact, and yes, to create a little buzz, is an effort worth making.  You are Influential People.

- Thank You!

Posted by Ron McDaniel | Filed Under Buzzoodle, Employee Advocates 

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2 Responses to “Are You Influential People?”

  1. Ron Finklestein on April 17th, 2007 6:26 pm

    Ron,
    Good articles. Many times we are so busy we forget that our actions are being watched by our friends, children, associates, etc.. and in today’s day and age, people are looking for the little things that make life meaningful (smile, a touch, a kind word.)

    ROn Finklestein

  2. The Scrappy Software Marketer on April 23rd, 2007 4:37 pm

    Are you influential people?

    Ron McDaniel has an awesome post about looking within yourself to be an influential person.
    Thanks Ron for your insight.
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