Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.

When you sell on price, you are a commodity. When you sell on value, you are a resource.

It isn't just what you know, and it isn't just who you know. It's actually who you know, who knows you, and what you do for a living.

By a network I don't necessarily mean your customers or clients. I mean a network of people who know you, like you, and trust you. They might never buy a thing from you, but they've always got you in the backs of their minds. They're people who are personally invested in seeing you succeed... They're your army of personal walking ambassadors.

When it comes to influence, TRUST is often the missing piece.

Living with generosity creates a swelling tide that raises all ships. Not just yours; not just the other person's; everyone's.

The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.