Influence-Ethics Archives - Garland McWatters

The accountability that is set by someone else feels like coercion. But accountability to ourselves feels like the freedom we relish.

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I might have made a good first impression, but the second, and the third, and the fourth impressions got progressively worse the longer I talked.

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Buying in to the message leads to inspiration, enrollment, and engagement. Leaders walk their talk, or no one follows.

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To extend your reach is to stretch yourself beyond your usual space. Sometimes we reach beyond our comfort zone—out on the frontiers where we are likely to encounter situations we haven’t faced before.

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It’s easy to say, “I’m sure things will work out.” But, I’ve noticed the most powerful form of encouragement is that which comes after listening to the needs and longings of someone.

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It might surprise you that the truth in advertising laws do not require the seller to tell the truth. So, protect yourself at all times.

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Do you love yourself enough to identify the character traits and attributes you want to be known for when people say your name?

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Dare we hold ourselves to the highest ethical and moral standards in governing, business, and personal conduct?

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We must continually hold ourselves responsible for being the example of good we expect in others.

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What good does it do to find your voice then fail to open your mouth? The INPowered stand firm when it is time to speak up.

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