Discussion Post: Influencer

 

Introduction

            According to the principles presented in the course text influencer by Grenny, Patterson, Maxfield, Mcmillan, & Switzler, it is hard to getting people to come around your way of thinking. The way forward to solve this problem is only by becoming an influencer. Therefore becoming an influencer has a process as this may take time since one has to be real influencer. Being an influencer after all leads to accepting and finding vital behaviour. Vital behavior in this context means accepting the actions that one performs at crucial moments that assists in arriving at the desired results. Becoming an influencer after all gives a clear understanding of person’s vital behavior that is achieved through following the four search strategies. Therefore, this discussion discusses the principals of search strategies in the context of finding the vital behavior based on influencer text. 

            Based on the section in chapter three find the vital behavior, the influencer authors brings on bond different vital behaviour search strategies (Patterson et al., 2011). Becoming an influencer based on these strategies one need to notice the obvious. In this context, it is important to recognize behaviors that an individual thinks they are obvious but in return are underused. It is important to understand that behaviors bring success at risk. Therefore being an influencer, one need to look for that crucial moment (Gutierrez, 2016). The third strategy in finding vital behavior leading to becoming an influencer is to learn from positive deviants. An influencer must be in a position to understand those who think the same even though their results produced are positive. Finally, it is important to spot culture busters; this is behaviors that reverse stubborn cultural norms (Köksal, 2011). Therefore finding the vital behavior is common in the context of becoming an influencer based on the principles presented in the course text influencer and the four search strategies as discussed.

            Based on the influence text, it is paramount that any process begins from identifying the vital behavior that assists in getting to the change one is after (Hearn & Schoenhoff, 2016). It becomes of great use when one gets access to the information that pre-identifies the correct vital behaviors for a disturbing issue in the industry. On my point of view, my challenge is to ensure my sales grow in a quick pace. Being a one man manufacture representing an industry that relies on full commission sales, I have gained a lot of experience gained from working for others but I have desires to start my own venture. This being the case, it is important for me to engage in a certain vital behavior that I can use to influence myself even though the big challenge is changing vital behaviors of the intended customers. In this case I can attest to the fact that there are many other search strategies that can be added to this list. For instance understanding your partner’s behaviour can give you a clear line ion how to influence them to follow your intended desires.  

Conclusion

            It can be attested that, based on the principles presented in the text it is important to remember that you are searching for the least practices or even that one thing that will prompt change. It is likewise critical to perceive that not all practices are imperative and there is an inclination to mistake practices for cycle, work processes or errands. Contingent upon the setting a cycle can incorporate various advances and numerous practices. You are searching for that critical second, that a certain something, that essential conduct.

 

 

 

 

Reference

Gutierrez Jr, G. (2016). INFLUENCER: THE SCIENCE OF LEADING CHANGE. The Journal             of Applied Christian Leadership, 10(2), 96-98.

Hearn, A., & Schoenhoff, S. (2016). From celebrity to influencer. A companion to celebrity.         Wiley: London, 194-212.

Köksal, M. H. (2011). The variables influencing consumer information search       strategies. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management.

Patterson, K., Grenny, J., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2011). Change anything:   The new science of personal success. Grand Central Publishing.