Influence is a key element in mastering the techniques of  Magnetic Persuasion.  Influence is the highest form of persuasion. With influence, people are spurred on to action because of your character, not your maneuvers.  Persuasion is what you do or say, but influence is who you are.

How does one gain this type of influence?  How do you gain a strong enough influence over people that they will act simply because an idea came from you?  How about having a strong enough influence over people that they are still compelled to move forward even when you’re not around?

Most people don’t mind buying into a vision if they know exactly where they fit into it and what they have to do to achieve it. Visions must excite and influence others to take action.  Vision gives us energy, passion, and a reason for living, growing, and working hard.

When those around you have a sense of this mission and share your vision, you have developed followers who would be willing to sacrifice almost everything for your cause. Vision creates converts and brings commitment and determination, just as long as you provide the plan as well as the way and the why.

Creating a sound vision begins with focusing on our destination. You must know where you are going.  Remember the movie Alice in Wonderland, where Alice runs into a fork in the road and she asks the Cheshire cat which one she should take?  The cat asks, “Where to do want to go?”  “I don’t know,” replies Alice. The cat then responds, “Well then, it doesn’t matter.”

When getting somebody to buy into your vision, ask them where they see themselves with respect to that vision.  You’ll learn a lot. You learn if they see it in the first place.  You’ll learn if they believe it.  They will tell you where they see themselves, and that provides “self-created accountability” that you need to have motivated and loyal team members.  Check in with them about their vision frequently.  Ask what they need to make it happen, and how you can help.