{"id":220,"date":"2014-03-15T02:26:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-15T02:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.dminlgp.com\/?p=220"},"modified":"2014-08-11T22:24:34","modified_gmt":"2014-08-11T22:24:34","slug":"nature-of-influence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/nature-of-influence\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature of Influence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nature of Influence<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaders influence others more than they influence themselves.\u00a0 Just because people follow you, doesn\u2019t mean you are a leader.\u00a0 Leadership involves stewardship of one\u2019s own physical being and the physical being of others. [1]<\/a>\u00a0 Morse\u2019s book, Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space and Influence<\/em>, provides a thorough overview of how one can recognize and assert power and influence in a healthy and positive way.\u00a0 Power is a gift that God has given us so that we can lead and influence others for positive change.\u00a0 Even Jesus used His physical presence to influence or assert power.<\/p>\n

Jesus used his power by being an example to others, and then influencing them to follow Him.\u00a0 He was not afraid to speak up for what was right, even when others got upset.\u00a0 He did not tout his authority.\u00a0 If we model his example, we will lead by serving others and recognizing that everyone has a purpose and a function.\u00a0 Many people avoid asserting their power out of fear.\u00a0 Fear of division or rejection is valid, but a good leader will influence by connecting the divided forces.\u00a0 They know that it takes all members of the body functioning together, moving in a positive direction to create results.\u00a0 Using power and influence, one can effectively motivate a group and divided factors to get them going in the same direction.<\/p>\n

Not all power is bad, but power should not be abused.\u00a0 \u201cIf we are to be God\u2019s influencers, we need to come to grips with the true role of power in our lives.
\nPower is simply the \u201cability to cause or prevent change. \u201c[2]<\/a>\u00a0 There are four types of power.\u00a0 Jesus had all four types of power, and carefully demonstrated them to enact change or to propagate a positive message.\u00a0 Knowing when to use power and when to withhold power is critical.\u00a0 It is tempting to misuse power.\u00a0 It is important that we recognize our own weaknesses and be open to feedback.\u00a0 We need to understand how others view us.\u00a0 Further, we can avoid being hypocritical when we focus on God and His will, not ours.<\/p>\n

Expert Power:\u00a0 One has authority through their role, expertise, skills, etc.\u00a0 It can be earned or granted.<\/p>\n

Character Power:\u00a0 Bestowed upon a person by others.\u00a0 This power is gained when others gain trust in one\u2019s character, and have confidence that the person will act with honesty, morality, and integrity.[3]<\/a><\/p>\n

Role Power:\u00a0 Granted to a person via the role in which they serve and position of authority that they hold.\u00a0 A person must be very careful when they exert this type of power so that they don\u2019t use it poorly, and instead use it to reward.\u00a0 Your boss has role power over you.\u00a0 One way that people tap into Role Power is by \u201cname dropping.\u201d<\/p>\n

Culture Power:\u00a0 This type of power is granted by a society overall, based on what they value.\u00a0 For example, some cultures value elderly people.\u00a0 So, most elderly people can use \u201cculture power\u201d to influence others.[4]<\/a><\/p>\n

Being hospitable and inviting others into relationship is key.\u00a0 We must be aware of the emotional and physical distance to ensure we make others feel comfortable.\u00a0 Power used appropriately in these spaces is a reflection of our character.\u00a0 When we use power wrongly in any of these spaces, there is a negative impact on our influence and leadership.<\/p>\n

There is power in presence.\u00a0 Having the power of presence means you pay attention to others and treat everyone with attentiveness in a way that benefits others.\u00a0 In other words you need to care about people around you.\u00a0 Being a good steward of power is the key to successful ministry.[5]<\/a><\/p>\n

In today\u2019s digital world, sometimes we need to recognize when we will be more effective by taking the time for face-to-face interaction.\u00a0 Modern technology can impact a person\u2019s power, so it is important for you to recognize this and take steps to have a presence where appropriate.<\/p>\n

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[1]<\/a> MaryKate Morse. Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space and Influence (Kindle Location 167). Kindle Edition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[2]<\/a> MaryKate Morse. Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space and Influence (Kindle Location 334). Kindle Edition.<\/p>\n

[3]<\/a> MaryKate Morse. Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space and Influence (Kindle Locations 366-368). Kindle Edition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0[4]<\/a> MaryKate Morse. Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space and Influence (Kindle Locations 374-378). Kindle Edition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0[5]<\/a> MaryKate Morse. Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space and Influence (Kindle Locations 734-735). Kindle Edition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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