What does it mean to be a social media influencer?

Much is being touted of the fact that the next best profession for creative and extroverted people is to be an influencer on social media.?The title seems to be reserved primarily for those who have large followings on Twitter, Facebook LinkedIn or Instagram.

But are we really Influencers in real life? Or is it just that we know how to game the algorithms that govern the internet, to increase our followers?

I have had a chance to meet influencers in-person, and that is when I realised that donning the cloak of an influencer and speaking words which are not in alignment with what we value in real life, makes those spoken/written?words really hollow. Alignment of mind, body and spirit could be a challenging space specially if we have to churn out content on a daily basis to keep the followers’ interest alive.

How do we look into the mirror to see what kind of influence we bring to the people around us? How self-aware are we?

Each one of us is both influencing and being influenced by others. If we wish to leave a positive and lasting impression on the world around us, we may need to bring into focus on the fact that people may forget what we said, but will never forget what we did. They will especially never forget how we made them feel!

If we were to recall who has had the greatest and most positive influence on our life,?chances are it was probably someone who lived a life of integrity, was true to their deepest values, and who walked their talk. Perhaps a parent, or a teacher, or maybe a friend or loved one. Perhaps even a stranger.

So, who has had the most profound influence on?your?life? And why? And equally importantly, what kind of an influence are you having on others??