ASSESS YOUR INFLUENCE-MESSAGE

Lawsuits like the one involving Steven Jones influence other individuals and organizations, either directly or indirectly. Virtually every action you take or don’t take has an influence. In fact, you cannot not influence! Everything about you sends out an influence-message. The way you dress, the way you decorate (or don’t decorate) your office, the kind of car you drive, the times you choose to send messages, and so on. Think about the last exchange you had during which you worked to influence others to your way of thinking. Briefly describe that exchange here.

 

 

 

 

Now answer “yes” or “no” in response to these questions.

 

1.   I considered when my idea was likely to bereceived favorably ______
2.   I deliberately ...

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