08/27/2026
The older I get, the more I understand that influence is not about having the most authority in the room.
It's about what happens because you were in the room.
I've had the privilege of leading teams, working with executives, building businesses, and coaching professionals through seasons of change. One lesson continues to stand out:
Real influence creates movement.
It gives someone the confidence to speak.
It helps someone recognize their own potential.
It challenges someone to make a decision they have been avoiding.
It opens a door—and sometimes, it teaches someone how to build their own.
That's the kind of influence I want to have.
Because leadership isn't measured by how many people depend on you.
It's measured by how many people become stronger because you led them.
I think about this in my real estate businesses, too. A successful investment requires you to recognize potential, make intentional decisions, understand timing, and have the vision to see beyond the current condition.
Leadership is no different.
You have to see what people can become, not simply judge them by where they are today.
So if you have influence—use it carefully.
Don't use your position to make people smaller.
Use your influence to help people think bigger, stand taller, and move forward.
💬 Who is someone whose leadership helped you become a better version of yourself? Tag them or tell me what they taught you.
