Your Influence Quotient

Tim Elmore is best known for his book, HABITUDES, and his work in public schools and with educators as a whole.  Many may not know that he started out as the College Minister in John Maxwell's church in California.  In 2003 he wrote a College Minister's book for Lifeway entitled, Leveraging Your Influence. In it, he shares what he calls, "Your Influence Quotient". Elmore says our Influence Quotient is determined by our "attraction assets".

Here are Tim's Attraction Assets: 

Passion and Enthusiasm - Possessing an energy and excitement that propels you and encourages those around you to action.

Insight and Wisdom - Having discernment and an intuitive understanding into students and situations

Relational Charisma - Possessing a warm and magnetic personality

Productive Ability - Accomplishing tasks efficiently and thoroughly; being capable of getting the job done with your students

Character and Courage - Doing what is right in your role on campus even when it is difficult

Communication Skills - Expressing your thoughts and ideas clearly, which motivates students to act

Gifts and Talents - Possessing natural abilities, spiritual gifts, and cultivated skills that compel others to join

I (Arliss) think none of us would claim to have it all together in each of these seven areas.  Yet, I think we should both acknowledge what we see as our strengths and which might fall into the weakness category.  Then, be sure we are making the most of that one or two that are really strengths and admitting what is perhaps a weakness.  Then, we have to build on our strengths and see how we can mitigate the impact of our weakness by giving freedom and opportunity to those who have strengths in that area.

How would you grade yourself in these areas or would you agree with Elmore's "Attraction Assets"?

Arliss Dickerson's book Tips for College Freshmen: 124 tips for Fun, Faith & Good Grades, is available at amazon.com/dp/B09QFB9DJ9.