Jesus Christ was the ultimate influencer. My life has been influenced by Jesus more than anyone else.
The enemy will hit you in your area of strength to discourage himself.
Authority leads through position. Influence builds others out of relationship.
You can know you're a Christian if, not are you dealing with your sin before God but is God dealing with you about your sin.
Show more interest in their story than your own.
Identify with failures in others by listing yours.