If you want to have greater influence with people, caring for and nurturing them is a “must.” It may be cliche, but it’s true that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. If you do not show that you care about people, your message will not be heard. However, if you demonstrate a genuine concern for others you will gain influence rapidly.
This may sound “soft” for the business world, but nurturing your team is vital for developing great team chemistry. The more your team knows you care for their well-being individually and collectively, the more they will follow you. They will trust you more. The more they trust you, the more efficient and effective the team will become.
John C. Maxwell states in his book “Becoming a Person of Influence” that when you nurture people, they receive the following benefits:
- Positive self-worth
- Sense of belonging
- Perspective of their value
- Feeling of significance
- Hope
Nurturing others makes a huge difference in their lives. Many people are not receiving positive affirmation at home or work. When someone steps into their lives to encourage and care for them, it can refuel their emotional and mental tanks. When that happens, their spirits are lifted and they are going to achieve greater success and feel a greater sense of significance.
You have the power to make a powerful impact on the lives of those around you. Be intentional with showing you care and helping others achieve their goals. Being a person of influence is about valuing other people and helping them become all that they have the potential to be.
Be Intentionally Great by nurturing others and watch your influence soar!
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