7 Keys To Maximizing Your Influence And Impact

We are living in a highly competitive environment. At the same time, there seems to be a heightened awareness of the need to be proactive at a personal level on our influence and impact.

These 7 keys provide guidelines as to action that you can take to enhance your influence and impact.?

#1 Anchor

The universe reflects design and order. We don’t control it, yet it operates in a controlled and regulated manner.

Whether we believe that the universe is the result of the design and control of a Supreme Intelligence or an accident, it is an issue of faith.

?Those whose faith is grounded in the Supreme Intelligence can be boosted by relying on this external source for support. That anchor helps them to function at their best. A strong and abiding faith is a great platform for launching your quest for career advancement.

?#2 Vision

Establish a vision to gain direction. Consider the futility of leaving your home without a destination. Blindfolded with respect to direction.?Lost with no compass, map or end station.

?Many of us are in that situation. There is no clarity as to where we want to go and no road map to get us there.

This issue of purpose, destination and road map is a major challenge at various stages of our lives. We escape in the early years when parents, guardians and educators create our maps. The issue is especially difficult for mid-career professionals who look back on the hurdles they have cleared and are wondering “What now?”

Many feel a desire for change. To run a different race. The challenge is in identifying which race, how to train for it and how to enter it.

Others reflect on their climb up the ladder and are concerned about the pace of their ascent. They wonder if their progress is being hindered by the level of influence and impact that they are manifesting. They see examples of others who have moved up at a much faster pace and ponder if there are lessons to be learned.

A colleague shared her objective to get a promotion within an 18-month period and made it clear that she has to work at it actively, including extending her reach and ensuring that her impact is felt and seen in the right places.

Clarity with respect to your vision must be accompanied by commitment, strategy and appropriate ACTION.

#3 Network

?Technology and globalization have produced increased competition.

?It is difficult to achieve ambitious goals without the support of others. To maximize your impact, carefully seek out and develop alliances that are mutually beneficial.

?Contributing to the success of others builds strong alliances. Focus on what you can give and ultimately you will receive.

?#4 Image

Branding is critical. We need to protect and project our brand jealously. Is it not true that images dictate what we buy?

Image matters. Recognize the importance of how others see you and its implications. Inspire others to support you. This will extend your circle of influence.

?#5 Goals

Goal setting is important because it gives us a target to work towards while at the same time providing a means of measuring our progress.

We can’t be our best if we are not stretched. However, repeated failure to achieve goals can lead to frustration and self-doubt.

Consequently, avoid the desire for swift, over-the-top results. Building a solid foundation for your influence and impact can take time and requires patience.?

After retiring at age 55, Taikichiro Mori founded the business that gave him the Forbes ranking as the richest man in the world in 1991 and 1992.

It is never too late to increase your influence and impact.

?#6 Critical Thinking and Strategy

Increasing your influence and impact requires critical thinking, a viable strategy and a commitment to ongoing development. In the context of information overload, discernment and critical thinking are essential to being able to navigate through the information maze.

#7 Diligence?

Hard work and commitment pays dividends. Pursue goals diligently. When fear and doubt assail be determined not to fail.?

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We live in a competitive environment and enhancing our influence and impact is essential if we are to achieve our dreams and aspirations. This articles outlines 7 keys and provides resources to increase influence and impact.

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