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From the New York Times bestselling author of The HeartLed Leader comes an empowering manifesto on how to use influence tomake a real difference in the lives of those you interact with at work in your home and wherever you may roam Ken Blanchardcoauthor of The One Minute Manager

Tommy Spaulding has such a profound gift for storytelling and for collecting wonderful people and experiencesLiz Wisemanauthor of Multipliers

Researchers estimate that the average person will influence up to eighty thousand people over the course of their lifetimeor 28 people daily Thats a stadium full of peopleeachof us affects in ways positive or negative sometimes withoutour realizing What if we paid attention to this fact Would we live differently Would we lead differently Would we put down our phones and be more present with the people in front of us

Tommy Spaulding believes the answer is yes In this compelling and deeply personal book Spaulding explores how we can be more mindful and effective in wielding the influence that each of us has over othersin our careers our everyday interactions and the relationships we cultivate throughout our lives Sharing stories from exceptional leadersfromentrepreneurs who have made an impact far beyond their businesses to a teacher who changed the lives of thirtysixstudents with a simple classroomlessonSpaulding gives us a simple recipe for leading a life that matters including

the power of asking Whats your story
the secret to turning transactions into true interactions
showing up meaningfully for people in need instead of saying Let me know how I can help

For business leaders educators parentseveryonewho works with peopleThe Gift of Influence is an essential read on the daily actions that add up to a meaningful life