Influence

Leadership does not require great intelligence or the ability to master large amounts of information. It does require the ability to influence two people: self and others.

The life of President Ronald Reagan proves this perhaps more than anyone I can remember. Mr. Reagan intentionally downplayed his IQ by self-deprecating remarks, jokes and humorous stories. In this way he proved that which research on leadership has found for over 50 years: the key to success is a high EIQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)

By following graduates of Harvard for many years researchers discovered that those who were at the top of their classes did not fare as well in life as those in the middle. Top grads are not as successful in marriage, careers, finances or politics as the folks who have a moderate IQ but a high EIQ.

EIQ can be summarized as:

AS I GREW

AS-Always Spiritual: A sense of God's presence at all times
I-Initiative in relationships:makes contact with others first
G-Genuineness: I know my thoughts and feelings and can manage them so I manage myself.
R-Respect: Belief in the value of others
E-Empathy: Understands the thoughts and feelings of others
W-Warmth: Shows caring interest in others


We cannot all be Ronald Reagan but we can improve our EIQ and improve influence and success. Improvement is the focus of the LifeWay ministry and we see dramatic successes around the world.


Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.Luke 2:52

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