“Influence can be defined as earning the right to be heard so that others are moved toward their best.Like Salt shaken out influence is hard to see, but its flavor is impossible to miss”
“It's almost heartening to think that the attachment you have can define your perception as much as any other influence.”
“It's not your family who defines you; they're an influence, all right, but they don't have the final say. We answer for that ourselves.”
“Serving people is the best way to earn influence.”
“Communication is defined not by what is being said but by what is being heard. For this reason, it is vital that you gain a good appreciation of how other people will listen—interpret, process, and assign meaning— to what you have to say before you can influence them effectively.”
“When you are a happy person, you'll influence others to behave positively toward you.”