Quotes About Influence

Travelers describe a tree in the island of Java whose pestiferous exhalations blight every tiny blade of grass within the compass of its shade. So it is with despotism.

I hate to see prudence clinging to the green suckers of youth; 'tis like ivy round a sapling, and spoils the growth of the tree.

I come from a singing family and as is said, 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.'

change starts at the bottom. I think we're disempowered by the idea that it starts at the top, when really change is like a tree. It does start at the bottom.

The smallest bird cannot light upon the greatest tree without sending a shock to its most distant fiber.

Here is a hero who did nothing but shake the tree as soon as the fruit was ripe. Does this seem to be too small a thing to you? Then take a good look at the tree he shook.

To get fruits from the tree branches, shake them with hands; to get fruits from men, shake them with clever ideas!

People moved in across the street and are immediately cutting down a huge tree. Their toothbrushes will know my buttonhole.

When 'I'm Sorry' came out and became such a huge hit, that made 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' start selling. Then that became a huge, huge hit.

As the twig is bent the tree inclines.

It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.

People will walk in and walk out of your life, but the one whose footstep made a long lasting impression is the one you should never allow to walk out.

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!

Leadership is not taken, it is given. People give leadership to those that they trust. They allow people that they trust to have influence over their lives.

Money equals business which equals power, all of which come from character and trust.

There is a difference between being a leader and being a boss. Both are based on authority. A boss demands blind obedience; a leader earns his authority through understanding and trust.

The most essential quality for leadership is not perfection but credibility. People must be able to trust you.

Each person's destiny is not a matter of chance; it's a matter of choice. It's determined by what we say, what we do, and whom we trust.

Leaders must earn the trust of their teams, their organizations, and their stakeholders before attempting to engage their support.

People eyeing you as a potential leader tend to ask three questions: Are you committed? Do you care about me? Can I trust you?

Trust is the conduit for influence; it's the medium through which ideas travel.

The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use; of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public.

Leadership is learned, earned, and discerned. You develop it. It's based on trust and credibility. Others see it in you. You can't demand it.

Best way to sell something: don't sell anything. Earn the awareness, respect and trust of those who might buy.