“… financial advisors are 37% more likely to commit misconduct if they encounter a new co-worker with a history of misconduct.” HBR
“… individuals tend to mirror the food choices of others in their social circles, which may explain one way obesity spreads through social networks.” Harvard Gazette
“When one employee leaves, the departure signals to others that it might be time to take stock of their options, what researchers call ‘turnover contagion.’”
59% consider quitting when a co-worker quits. NYT
Influence:
Acknowledge influence:
You are you, in part, because of others. If I met five of your co-workers before meeting you and all of them hated work…
Three responsibilities of influencers:
The opposite of being influenced is responsibility.
Take responsibility for your splash-power – the impact of your presence on others.
What’s true of people after you’re done splashing on them?
#1. Notice the things that influence you.
This is as simple as falling prey to click-bate. You wakeup in 15 minutes having forgotten what you were looking for in the first place.
Click-bate is distracting influence. People create it to serve themselves, not you.
#2. Choose your influences.
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” Unknown
#3. Be an influence.
- Think more about your impact on others than their impact on you.
- Choose your water. Show up to splash encouragement, insight, and energy on people.
- Like people. See their strengths. Work to help them achieve their goals. Liking is a powerful influencer.
The people who influence you are the people who believe in you. Henry Drummond
Who are the positive influencers on your team? How are you multiplying their impact?
How might leaders maximize their splash-power?
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