INFLUENCE IS A LOAN NOT A GIFT.
A good and better leader has a lot of influence. Influence exists to speak for those who do not have it, to give on to others, and to be with those who have it. Having a godfather that uses his influence to place you in a position of power. It's a tradition that exists forever. A society like using influential people to get favors has been in existence for ages. It paves the way and creates a platform for people to rise. It's called INFLUENCE.
To have known and worked with each other for a long while. Create an understanding that you understood my "modus operandi”. This motivates people to want to continue riding in the same boat. A lot climb the ladder in their career and move to another organization. Due to the relationship had with the subordinates or contemporary. Whose work and lifestyle meet the need. the leader uses his influence to create placement.
But many refuse to understand that influence is supposed to be a loan not a gift. It is possible for you to use the influence of a leader to get the position but it lies with you to stay up. After you're loaned an influence. You're expected to sustain it. there is this atrocity in the work environment. whereby the one that got the corner seat of the office might refuse to live up to it.
Most times the culprit gets to close doors for others who need the influence. when you're given people today to lead you must find your own followers tomorrow. When political appointments land on your table due to the influence of the godfather. you should know it's loaned and you're required to establish your own influence so that you can build. The followers supposed to enjoy the dividends.
When you're positioned to lead today, you must earn leadership and followership. If you do not get the gist, keep taking advantage of the influence loaned. You will run out of influence and will not build a lasting team. Wake up to reality and make the best of the moments. People deserve the dividends of the influence loaned you not given
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