About Influence
Abhimanyu Gupta, Ph.D.
Award-winning Educator at Saint Louis University | AI Strategy Consultant
There was a kid on the playground who never told anyone what to do. No shouting, no demands — just quiet kindness. Yet, when a game started, everyone naturally followed.
Why? Because leadership isn't about authority; it's about influence.
True leaders don't need a title or a throne. They inspire and make people want to follow them — not out of obligation but trust. Power may take control, but influence transforms.
It's more impactful to be the person people want to follow, not the one they have to. So, lead with kindness, and watch the world willingly walk beside you.
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1 周I'll try to follow this great advice, sometimes it is hard to do though.