Keith Craft: The best way to influence others is to live to serve others.
The best way to influence others is to live to serve others.
The thought behind the quote
Jesus said the person who is the greatest, is the one who serves. This was the secret of Joseph having the favor of God on his life. Even while he was in prison, he found favor with the prison guards and was made the leader of the prisoners. There are 3 kinds of people: 1) Those who don't do what they are asked to do; 2) Those who do what they are asked to do; and 3) Those who do more than they are asked to do. When you have favor with others you have influence. You develop influence by serving others and making life more about others, than about you.
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