Edify a person in advance for the positive traits you want him or her to have, and you'll find them making a concerted effort to live up to your praise.

Edify a person in advance for the positive traits you want him or her to have, and you'll find them making a concerted effort to live up to your praise.

Influence is the ability to move a person to a desired action.

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

Does he or she know you, like you, and trust you? Does he want to see you succeed? Does she want to help you find new business? If so, then you have yourself a 'Personal Walking Ambassador.'

Unless you are able to influence the way others think and act, your chances for success are limited.

Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving. Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.