[Sharon]

After reading and watching the video on the six sources of influence, post on the discussion forum what you feel personally has had the greatest impact when it comes to influence and why.

[Alhasan]

I believe Personal Motivation is the most important source of influence for driving change. It is often the first step an individual must take to embrace and implement change successfully. Personal motivation taps into an individual’s intrinsic drive, making it a powerful force. When people genuinely care about the outcome and believe in the importance of the change, they are more likely to persist despite obstacles.

Changes driven by personal motivation tend to last longer because intrinsic motivation keeps behavior change going even when external incentives are removed. Emotional engagement creates a deeper connection to the goal, giving individuals a sense of ownership. This sense of ownership enhances commitment and encourages creativity in overcoming challenges. The long-term commitment and intrinsic drive from personal motivation make it the most impactful and lasting driver of change.

[Claire]

I believe that personal motivation is the most sincerely effective source of influence for long term meaningful change, but that social motivation is intensively powerful as well.

I have always believed that people will make a change if they “have to”. To me that means that someone personally affected by something and suffer the consequences of it, and that experience is therefore then undeniable and incredibly motivating. Yet, I have also felt and seen the power and effects of the social motivation for change resulting from “peer pressure” and the pressure of conforming to social pressures.

I believe that being part of a community is a powerful draw for people. In our more fractured and disconnected world, the warmth and confidence of being in the fellowship of others is incredibly appealing. Appealing to and supporting a “group mentality” and the resulting inclusion that provides is a powerful source of influence. They might not genuinely care if the change occurred , is appropriate or even valid, but rather care deeply about their acceptance within a group they feel safe and secure within. Whether the change is sincere or lasting might not be as marked as the influence of personal motivation, it truly is a formable source of influence and one that equally as fascinating.

[Carmen]

I find that personal motivation has the greatest impact on me when it comes to influence and change. As an intrinsically motivated person, I need to have the desire to change for things to happen, depending on the situation. For example, when I set goals for professional development, I am driven more by my internal goals and values rather than external rewards and pressures. This internal drive helps me stay committed and persistent even when challenges arise.

[Melissa]

Personally I believe that all six sources of influence have a large impact when it comes to influencing one’s life choices. The two that stand out to me the most from personal experience and the learning material from this week were Personal motivation and Social motivation(Peer pressure). Personal motivation stood out as one must be willing to change the environment/situation they are in and it’s the first step one needs to take to implement a change successfully. When someone fully understands the risks or benefits to the change they are making I believe one is able to implement change more successfully. Also by change taken place via personal motivation I believe the changed behaviour/habit tends to last a lifetime as one is motivated to reach their end goal and stay committed as it feels rewarding in a way. On the other hand I also believe peer pressure can drive a lot of people in certain situations especially in today’s society as people are very much “followers” or “do as I say” people for example when a group of underage kids get together and someone brings alcohol-one kid consumes it and the rest follow lead as they don’t want to be viewed as the odd one out.

[Rebecca]

I personally feel the greatest impact when it comes to influence is personal motivation. Personal motivation is driven by a person’s personal values and goals thus most likely to be cause of influence. Depending on the situation other sources of influence are combined I also feel structural abilities play a key role as well. If I were to be influenced to make a decision, I would likely go with what would fulfill my values and goals but also ensure I have the structural abilities as well but first I would consider personal motivation.

[Sherri]

I’ve had a recent co-worker fit all six sources of influence and I don’t know where to start. She retired two long weeks ago, sure do miss her. She was/is a genuine, humorable ,loving, Christian human being. Her persona, motivation, ability, values, goals, and social skills all intact. Her structural ability is what made her retire, otherwise at____ age she would still be with us. She has set a good example-one in which we’ll never see again “Florence nightingale”. I am honored to have worked with her.

[Janet]

I had been blessed to work with some amazing staff, One colleague that comes to mind would fit all six sources when teaching and training, I always thought of her as a reincarnation of Florence. She is who I aspired to be as a nurse. I was lucky to have worked with her as a student and then as a colleague, Your statement made me think of her immediately.

[Sherri]

Melissa,
I can relate, a person to the source of six. Thanks for sharing. It made me think.

[Ruth]

People usually do not want to try things they do not like due to a lack of motivation, as most changes involve things that people do not like to do. People detest trying new things or methods because they may find the change less pleasurable. As for me, personal motivation is preferable. Making people understand and accept the change by giving them tangible ideas about it and giving them freedom in choosing what they want to do, in addition to their lack of the required skills, empowering them, and helping them to get the necessary training, can create motivation, therefore, regarding sources for influence. In my opinion, starting with personal motivation and personal ability is crucial and makes the other sources of influence less tiresome.

[Janet]

After reviewing the video on the six sources of influence, I believe personal motivation has had the greatest impact on my professional growth. My journey from working as a server in a retirement home to becoming a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and then a clinical office supervisor. I had only been a nurse a short time when I was granted a leadership position. This rapid progression was driven by my personal commitment to growth and development, which I believe was the key to my success.

In my leadership role, I strive to incorporate about four of the six sources of influence in my daily interactions with staff. The video helped me recognize how these different sources can be effectively applied in various situations to enhance leadership quality. I’m confident that using these six influences thoughtfully can improve both the impact and effectiveness of the leadership I provide.

[Kristina]

Hello Janet,

thank you for sharing! your post was nice to read, and I bet you are so proud of your fast progression in climbing the ladder. you were able to successfully achieve something that you wanted by your personal commitment to growth and development, as you said. What a great read, thanks for sharing.

[Kristina]

After reading and watching the video on the six sources of influence, post on the discussion forum what you feel personally has had the greatest impact when it comes to influence and why.

I believe that Personal Motivation is the biggest push for influence. I feel that in order to get started in a new project, idea, or change something within our lives; personal motivation is the key factor in getting started. Once you set up your SMART goals, and figure out how you will achieve it in the end, I believe this inspires the “spark” for an individuals drive. When you make something like a goal, personal towards yourself, it can be a positive thing and actually encourage independence and accountability to help achieve the goal. If kept on tract with self discipline, then the outcome makes it worth it and humbling at the fact you can achieve what you set your goals to be.

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