Through purity of motivation, simplicity of goal, and an easily remembered model, Maxwell and Dornan both equip and motivate their readers to become influencers of others. With an encyclopedia of quotes from leaders, poets, and other people from history, they stir the heart toward becoming leaders who influence and serve for the sake of others and not themselves. The books stirs me toward a worthy legacy when it says “The only inheritance that a man will leave that has eternal value is his influence” (Maxwell, & Dornan, section “Introduction).
Point #1: Character and integrity with people are the solid foundation of an influencer.
Integrity and character are the fuel of trust. Integrity behaves the same with small decisions and big decisions and thereby establishes character. Further, character “commits itself to people over things, to service over power, to principle over convenience, to the long view over the immediate” (Maxwell, & Dornan, chapter 1, section “Integrity is about the small things”). This is far greater and more important than building our reputation. The authors quote William Hersey Davis who says, “Your reputation is made in a moment; your character is built in a lifetime” (Maxwell, & Dornan, chapter 2, section “3 Integrity is Not to Be Confused with Reputation”).
Interaction to #1:
In Psalm 51 we read the prayer of …show more content…
I agree with the authors that giving these does not decrease us personally and reaps inner personal rewards. The most difficult part for me is to surrender my opportunities. I must share what has just come into my possession. It doesn’t mean that we empower completely and all at once. A friend shared sn African proverb with me that says it best, “The horns cannot be too heavy for the head of the cow to bear them.” We must be both wise and self-sacrificing in
Point #1: Character and integrity with people are the solid foundation of an influencer.
Integrity and character are the fuel of trust. Integrity behaves the same with small decisions and big decisions and thereby establishes character. Further, character “commits itself to people over things, to service over power, to principle over convenience, to the long view over the immediate” (Maxwell, & Dornan, chapter 1, section “Integrity is about the small things”). This is far greater and more important than building our reputation. The authors quote William Hersey Davis who says, “Your reputation is made in a moment; your character is built in a lifetime” (Maxwell, & Dornan, chapter 2, section “3 Integrity is Not to Be Confused with Reputation”).
Interaction to #1:
In Psalm 51 we read the prayer of …show more content…
I agree with the authors that giving these does not decrease us personally and reaps inner personal rewards. The most difficult part for me is to surrender my opportunities. I must share what has just come into my possession. It doesn’t mean that we empower completely and all at once. A friend shared sn African proverb with me that says it best, “The horns cannot be too heavy for the head of the cow to bear them.” We must be both wise and self-sacrificing in