Toler - The power of your influence: 11 ways to make a difference in your world

L ets go back to the beginning. At the start of this book, I asked you to state your vision for the world, the positive change you hope to make in your home, community, workplace, or even your nation. This vision is the reason you want to be an influencer in the first place. Take a moment to review that positive change. Call it to mind. Literally envision it. What will the world look like when you succeed in influencing others to change? Its an inspiring picture, isnt it?

Yet it is not without challenges. By now youve realized that achieving this vision will not be easy. Perhaps it seems too big for you to tackle. You may be wondering, What have I gotten myself into? If so, youre not alone. Everyone who envisions a better world faces that moment of apprehension, and thats the way it should be. If your vision seems within easy reach, its too small to be worthy of your commitment and sacrifice. Every worthwhile dream seems a bit terrifying at the start. But take courage. You can do this. You can influence the world. The leap from where you are now to your vision for the future may seem great, but you can bridge the gap.

Remember that influencing others is a long game. This is a marathon, not a sprint. It will take months or even years to draw others toward your positive vision. And remember that your influence begins within yourself. If you hope to influence others, you must first gain control of yourselfyour thoughts, attitudes, and actions. If you dont know where to begin, start there. You must become the change you hope to see in the world.

Next you will influence others through your vision, thoughts, words, habits, presence, encouragement, and generosityand through the compelling power of your commitment and sacrifice. If you are diligent, your influence will not stop there. Through those with whom you come into contact, your vision will ripple outward, affecting more and more people over time. Ultimately, you will change the world.

Impossible? No. This result is entirely possible if you are able to harness the incredible power of your influence. Remember, you are influencing others all the time, whether you are aware of it or not. And that influence is never neutral. You constantly affect others in either negative or positive ways. When you are able to seize that power and harness it to further your vision, nothing can stop you from achieving your goal.

I believe in you! I am convinced you have what it takes to gain mastery of yourself, influence others, and impact the world. Only one question remains for you to answer: When will you begin?

THE POWER OF YOUR ATTITUDE

As much as you try, sometimes you just cant change your circumstancesand never the actions of others. But you do have the power to choose how your attitude affects your outlook on your day and those you influence in your life.

Join Stan Toler as he shares the what, why, and how behind the transformation you desire. With this book, youll

release the thoughts and habits that keep you from experiencing joy on a daily basis

learn the seven choices you can make to get out of a rut and into greater success

implement a plan to improve your outlook in three vital areas and conquer negativity

Having lost his father in an industrial accident as a boy, Toler knows about coping with unexpected tragedies and harsh realities. He will gently guide you through the internal processes that can positively change any lifeincluding yours.

THE POWER OF YOUR BRAIN

Do you find yourself stuck in negative thought patterns? Is your thinking disrupting your day and thwarting your goals?

When you choose to take each thought captive to the obedience of Christ, you drive out the worlds way of thinking that breeds depression, discontent, and despairand make room for more joy, faith, and purpose. Let Stan teach you an easy four-step process for restoring order to your brain:

Detoxification remove clutter from your mind

Realignment establish your thoughts on Gods truth

Reinforcement bring others along on the journey

Perseverance maintain your positive momentum

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP

What makes a leader stand out? What are the keys to truly making a difference? And how can you become the influencer you were created to be? With more than 40 years of leadership experience, Stan Toler knows what it takes to empower people to reach organizational and personal goals. He cuts through the mystery and confusion and provides clear guidelines to help you accomplish vital leadership tasks, including

defining your vision, developing your plan, and communicating clearly to help people buy in to your shared goal

overcoming common leadership challenges to create a culture of success

building strong relationships and effective teams that make working hard worthwhile

Youll find all the tools, tips, and practical guidance you need to help individuals and groups reach their highest potential and fulfill their God-given purpose.

MINUTE MOTIVATORS FOR LEADERS

You are a leaderpeople look to you to be an example, offer direction, and provide inspiration. But with so much to do, how can you keep fresh, focused, and excited about your opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives? Stan Toler provides inspirational quotes, one-page gems of wisdom, and memorable taglines to fuel your passion and clarify your vision. Youll find plenty of helpful reminders that

Leaders are in the people business. As a leader, your primary function is not to buy, sell, or ply a trade. It is to understand and work with people.

Bureaucrats run institutions. Leaders lead people. You can make the difference.

Leadership is a team sport. Do more than direct individualsbuild a team.

This treasure of tried-and-true principles will be your on-the-go source for the motivation and encouragement you need to be the effective leader you were created to be.

MINUTE MOTIVATORS FOR WOMEN

STAN TOLER AND LINDA TOLER

Whether you pick up this book first thing in the morning or when youre winding down at bedtime, youll be inspired and encouraged over and over again!

Author Stan Toler and his wife, Linda, share thought-provoking quotes and beautiful words of hope within these pages. Each chapter will draw your attention to a single attribute every godly woman wants to cultivate in her life, such as patience, wisdom, persistence, courage, and gratitude.

Bite-size portions of inspiration make this the perfect devotional for, well, anytimeespecially those days when you feel like you can never get ahead. Recharge in the middle of a hectic schedule or end your day with a much-needed reminder that God has every aspect of your life under control.

Our chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do what we can.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON

Y ouve heard it said, Theres one in every crowd. Most of the time when that well-worn descriptor of human behavior is used, its not good news. It is often applied to someone who stands out because of their negative impact on others. Theres one in every crowd could be applied to the person who always speaks their mind while others stare at the floor or the sky. It could refer to that one person who forgets to turn off their cell phone at church or who drives slow in the passing lane. It might be said of that one guy who yells Get in the hole! at a golf tournament, before the golfer has even taken a swing. It seems that in every place people gather, theres one ill-mannered, boorish, or obnoxious person. Weve all experienced the negative power of that one person among many. If were honest, we would probably admit that weve been that person on some occasions. The saying Theres one in every crowd usually refers to negative influence, the power we all have to affect others in destructive ways.