In 2009, my Bishop and Mentor, Dr. David Olaniyi Oyedepo, shared something that continues to resonate with me. He said, “Impact is a function of input.” Therefore, impact is not determined by rank, title, position, wealth, or accomplishment, but by input.

The question then arises, input in where? The answer is simple; people. Consider this: people are the greatest asset in life. In southwest Nigeria, there is a popular saying: Anyone who has people has enough money because people are like clothes that you need to cover your nakedness. 

God sent Jesus Christ to revive His people from the devil, and politicians need people to vote for them. Pastors need people to come to church, banks need to save their money, and businesses need customers. The people you win today will meet your needs tomorrow.

As impact is a function of input, so influence is a function of infusion. As a leader, you must ensure that something leaves you for the people you lead. Recognize the following as a leader: Your words are a seed, your availability is a seed, your presence is a seed, your compassion is a seed, and your fairness is a seed.

What Does It Mean To Be Impactful As a Leader.

I—INSPIRE people to action

M—MOTIVATE people to do more

P—Be PASSIONATE about people

A—ACCOMMODATE  people’s shortcomings

C—Be COMPASSIONATE to people

T—TREAT people with respect

How Do You Go About Your Impact?

1. Be Available

2. Invest In Them

3. Support Their Cause

4. Speak Life To Them

5. Support Their Growth

One of the life-changing pieces of advice from King Solomon is from Proverbs 27:24, which says, “For riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to all generations.“ On this note, let me make this clear: everything has an expiration date, including all that you call yours today. 

The only way you can sustain your relevance and leadership among our people is through your impact on them.

What are your thoughts?

TheSecretMan

Rotimi Adedokun