Definition of Influence
Influence
in·flu·ence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The power to affect, control, or manipulate people or events.
e.g. The company's influence on the market has been significant.
(noun)
the power or sway that a person has over a situation or over other people, usually as a result of their wealth, status, or contacts, by which they can affect outcomes and ensure favorable treatment;
e.g. His influence extends far beyond the confines of our city.
(noun)
someone or something that has the power or ability to affect other people or things;
e.g. She is a good influence on them because she is calm while they are hot-headed.
(verb)
to affect someone or something, often in an intangible or indirect way, or to impact the development or condition of something;
e.g. I hope this information will influence the choices you make. The new policies influence all of the plans we make.
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Quotes
"Don't join an easy crowd; you won't grow. Go where the expectations and the demands to perform are high." -- Jim Rohn
"The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority" -- Ken Blanchard
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