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Study Guide for Alive and Well at the End of the Day, 2nd Edition
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Study Guide for Alive and Well at the End of the Day, 2nd Edition

by Paul D. Balmert
November 2023
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
64 pages
42m
English
Wiley
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Chapter 4Moments of High Influence

The concept known as Moments of High Influence is simple—and powerful: in the everyday life of a leader, there are times and places in which the leader is in a natural position of leadership and followers are in a high state of readiness to be influenced. As a leader, when you recognize these moments for what they are—ready‐made leadership opportunities—you're bound to raise your game. The secret is to recognize Moments of High Influence in the moment they occur…rather than in hindsight. Doing that requires a leader to be able to put theirself in the follower's shoes, seeing the situation from the follower's viewpoint.

Sounds simple. But it is easier said than done!

Preparation Questions

  1. Every leader is some other leader's follower. It's easy for a leader to recognize the Moments of High Influence his or her leader has. Why do you think it is often difficult for leaders to recognize their own Moments of High Influence?
  2. What safety‐related Moments of High Influence have you personally experienced as a follower that have made a big impression on you?
  3. What was a recent safety‐related Moment of High Influence you had as a leader?
  4. What specific safety‐related Moments of High Influence do you think you might experience in the next few days?
  5. Knowing that each is a Moment of High Influence, what might you do differently than you normally would?

Debrief Questions

  1. What was one recent safety‐related Moment of High Influence?
  2. Recognizing it was ...
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