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With whom do you have influence and what is the source of that influence? (position, title, age, experience, wisdom, etc.)
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I have influence with my immediate family members, larger family, community and the society I belong. That influence cuts across all ages as each group seees and inteprets my behaviour and actions from their own lens or perspectives.
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My writer coach/mentor, the Rev. Dr. Kirk Byron Jones (Author) is one of my influencers. Pastor for over 30 years, knows how to take of his soul – some years ago he had a burn-out.
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My writing coach & mentor, the Rev. Dr. Kirk Byron Jones (Pastor and author), 65 years old, Pastor for over 30 years–knows now how to give rest to his soul and body after having a burnout at one point in his ministry.
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I have influence on my job. I am a supervisor, with the title of Engineering Supervisor II. I lead a team of engineers who review drawings and design for bridge construction. The ages vary from mid-twenties to early 60’s.
I have influence at home. I have a son who is still in high school and a daughter in graduate school. I am constantly guiding them and advising them through adolescent years and young adulthood.
I have influence at church. I am a teacher in our Kid’s Ministry teaching 2nd graders on Sunday mornings. I am also Director of our Women’s Ministry. I lead the planning team for ministry events and provide guidance for the direction of the ministry with our two other women leaders. I also serving on the church Core Leadership Team.
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Presently
I have influence with a variety of populations (i.e. children, adolescents,
adults, family, friends, clients, clients’ caregivers, coworkers, church
members, creatives, musicians etc.) My level of influence is however predicated
by the context of the relationship, my knowledge of the subject matter, the
ability to make a connection/communicate effectively in conjunction with the
other person’s interest or buy in.