Instinctive Influencers

Episode 36 – Influence is…Learning from Defeat
When failure rears its ugly head in your presence do you allow it to defeat you, define you, or develop you? Well, on this episode we discuss that and much more on the Instinctive Influencers Podcast. so, listen closely and put yourself in the same mindset as our host when it comes to how to handle defeat.
 
This episode was inspired by an article found on “From the Green Notebook” at the following link:
https://fromthegreennotebook.com/2017/05/06/turning-defeat-into-development/
 
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Episode 35 – Influence is…Gratitude
Thank you for choosing to listen once again to another episode of Instinctive Influencers by Brian and Ed. Today’s show focuses on something simple and yet easy to do when trying to become a better influencer. It can be as simple as saying thank you or even writing a small note. The point is gratitude is a powerful tool we have to be connected to for positive outcomes.
 
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Gary Chapman gives great advice in this book called
“The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace”.
https://www.amazon.com/Languages-Appreciation-Workplace-Organizations-Encouraging-ebook/dp/B07F7NYY9P/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32Q45MERFU007&keywords=gary+chapman+appreciation+in+the+workplace&qid=1565070274&s=gateway&sprefix=gary+chapman%2Caps%2C341&sr=8-2
 
 
 
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Episode 34 – Mentors & Mentees
Welcome back to a second week focused on Mentorship, but this time attention will be on the actors within it…the Mentor and Mentee. Brian and Ed are going to explore multiple aspects regarding both within mentorship and give plenty of examples, as usual, to help elaborate on the subject.
 
 
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Episode 33 – Mentorship
Mentorship is leadership and influence, so how do you define mentorship? Today’s show is going to be a deep dive into the topic of mentorship and then will be followed up by the next episode regarding Mentors and Mentees. I hope you’re ready for some knowledge candy for that brain basket!
 
 
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Episode 32 – Influence is…Self-Concept
Are you familiar with the term Self-Concept? Well, listen to today’s episode and you will have a full understanding as to what it is and how it will help you become a better influencer. 
 
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Episode 31 – Influence is…Pivotal, Versatile, & Adaptive
Today’s show is about learning to be a pivotal, versatile, and adaptive influencer. Brian and Ed take a deep dive into the meaning of each word and help give experiences they have had with them. Sit back and enjoy another great episode of Instinctive Influencers.
 
PIVOTAL:
A pivotal role, point or figure in something is one that is very important and affects the success of that thing
High school graduation is a pivotal moment in most people's lives — an important point that signifies a shift in direction.
 
You see the word pivot in pivotal. That is because when something is pivotal, it is central, and everything related to the topic turns or depends on it. An election can be a pivotal moment in a nation's history if the direction the country takes depends on it. Your belief in reincarnation may be pivotal to how you treat animals. Pivotal means important, but it has a sense of centrality and turning.
 
Some people are pivotal in our lives. They are present to us at just the right time with just what we need.
 
A pivotal person is extremely important to an endeavor. The success or failure of the project may hinge on the actions of the pivotal person, that person being the one who directs and guides other contributors to the project.
 
Material to look over for speaking points about Pivotal:
https://rodschulhauser.wordpress.com/2012/11/20/4-characteristics-of-pivotal-leadership/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2019/05/23/small-business-v-corporate-america-five-lessons-learned-from-pivoting/#1105e03f6629
 
VERSATILE:
To describe a person or thing that can adapt to do many things or serve many functions, consider the adjective versatile.
In E.B. White's classic children's book Charlotte's Web, Charlotte the spider tells Wilbur the pig that she is versatile. "What does 'versatile' mean — full of eggs?" Wilbur asks. "Certainly not," Charlotte replies. "'Versatile' means I can turn with ease from one thing to another." Charlotte knew her etymology because the word reflects its Latin root, versatilis, "turning around; revolving." It eventually came to describe someone who is multi-talented: a singer-songwriter-actress-model would be a versatile figure in the entertainment world.
Definition of versatile
1: embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills also: turning with ease from one thing to another
2: having many uses or applications versatile building material
3: changing or fluctuating readily: VARIABLE a versatile disposition
4a(1): capable of turning forward or backward: REVERSIBLE a versatile toe of a bird
(2): capable of moving laterally and up and down versatile antennae
of an anther: having the filaments attached at or near the middle so as to swing freely
 
Material to look over for speaking points about versatile:
 
https://workology.com/versatility-is-the-key-competency-of-the-future/
https://www.deseretnews.com/top/779/0/18-versatile-skills-to-succeed-in-any-job.html
 
ADAPTIVE:
Use adaptive to describe people who are flexible — they don't lose their cool when plans change quickly and they are always willing to learn new ways to do things. Being adaptive helps you sail along in today's ever-changing world.
What do chameleons and your grandparents who only started using computers a few years ago have in common? They are adaptive. Just as chameleons change color to match their surroundings — green when sitting on leaves, brown when climbing the tree's trunk — your grandparents learned the skills to keep up with the world around them. The opposite of adaptive is stubborn. People, lizards, or anything that refuses to change is stubborn. To welcome change is to be adaptive.
 
Material to look over for speaking points about adaptive:
 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2015/09/03/14-signs-of-an-adaptable-person/#208f7516eaf4
 
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/careers/soft-skills/adaptive-leadership/
 
 
 
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Episode 30 – Influence is winning but never at the cost of others
Today’s show is about putting others first. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF as we call it), when you put others first it makes the organization a better place for everyone. The following link is the article we took information from to help guide the conversation. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with others.
 
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/307776?fbclid=IwAR3qLH4wTB2omqWWCBMip8udWFjx9iLCEJMCqUq7AI-hGCtcOTCCiA1rcrU
 
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100 Day Goal Journal by John Lee Dumas – https://amzn.to/2LxxQvR
3 Meter Zone –
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Episode 29 – A Second Look at the Book: The Science of Likability
Brian and Ed take on a single chapter of The Science of Likability because of how important they feel it is for others to know and understand. So don’t waste time and start listening now to some really great information.
 
The Science of Likability (Paperback) – https://amzn.to/2N8EBXt
The Science of Likability (Audio Book) – https://amzn.to/2ITzkO5
The Science of Likability (Kindle) – https://amzn.to/2IoAPET
 
 
 
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Episode 28 – A Look at the Book: The Science of Likability
Brian and Ed take on a book recommendation from a long-time mentor of Ed. After each of them read (or listened) the book they decided it explains so much to help influencers become better. Take the time to not only listen to what they have to say about the book on today’s show but also select the link below and purchase it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!
 
The Science of Likability (Paperback) – https://amzn.to/2N8EBXt
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Episode 27 – Building and Deploying an Influencer Vision
Project five to 10 years in the future.
According to British/American author and motivational speaker, Simon Sinek “Vision is a destination — a fixed point to which we focus all effort. Strategy is a route — an adaptable path to get us where we want to go.”
Dream big and focus on success.
For people to be truly inspired, the vision needs to be big. It needs to be something that seems challenging so that it will call your team to draw on their best selves to be able to achieve it
Use clear, concise and jargon-free language.
Great examples of company vision statements:Habitat for Humanity: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Disney: To Make People Happy
Cold Stone Creamery: The ultimate ice cream experience.
Microsoft: Empower people through great software anytime, anyplace, and on any device.
Southwest Air: To become the world’s most loved, most flown, and most profitable airline.
TED: Spread ideas.
Infuse it with passion and make it inspiring.
If you love it you will work hard for it, but if everyone else loves it you created a force multiplier to reach that goal. 
Align it with your organizational/personal/community values and set goals.
Depending upon the reach you are striving for will be critical to who you actually influence. Values and goals have a deeply rooted hold upon people and if you are able to tie into those values and create clear goals then the buy-in will create overwhelming ownership.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you are setting goals and tracking progress relative to them:Make sure the goals are aligned with the vision. If you notice your team straying away from your main vision when setting goals, then bring them back to the vision.
Remind your team about the vision on a regular basis. You should be communicating it so often that everyone knows it by heart. For the vision to be useful, people have to actually know it!
Have your team members break down the larger goals into smaller time-limited objectives (and provide help, if needed). This will help to keep them on task, and moving forward appropriately.
Create systems that enable everyone to keep track of your goals and progress. This contributes to a sense of accountability around the goals that have been set.
Have a plan to communicate your vision to your others.
When people of similar interests come together and share a common vision, the collective energy automatically shoots up. There is a sense of real commitment. And, with a focus on the shared vision, success means the same for everyone involved. Without clarity, your team will become unproductive and inefficient. With a clear destination, they can be focused and inspired.
Be prepared to commit time and resources to the vision you establish
The accomplishment of a vision does not just happen instantly and will take time to truly be relevant or taken seriously. As you start looking at the elements of your vision you will begin to see that resources will be needed to accomplish what was stated. Create a plan of attack and then be prepared to deviate from the plan as needed, because not all goes as planned.
 
To help you get started at the level of self, try creating a vision board. A vision board is a dynamic tool used to help set a vision and constantly be reminded of that vision.
 
This website will help open you up to understanding what a vision board is and how to build one.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-scientific-reason-why_n_6392274
 
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