Private Insights on Influence

Master of Influence: Section 2/10

Clarity of Purpose & Direction

Do you have a clear vision for your leadership and influence?

Influential professionals know where they are heading and can communicate their purpose clearly. A strong sense of direction inspires others and ensures their influence is strategic, not accidental.

How to Score Yourself

As with all sections, consider the indicators below. Estimate your score from 0 to 10 based on how consistently you demonstrate these traits.

  • 0-3: Rarely or never apply this skill – unsure where to st.
  • 4-6: Sometimes use this skill, but inconsistently or without full confidence.
  • 7-8: Use this skill well and see results, but there’s room for refinement.
  • 9-10: Consistently excel in this skill and can leverage it with ease.

Positive Indicators (Why You’d Score High)

Someone who scores high in this section is likely to:

✔ Have a clear vision for their leadership and influence.
✔ Communicate goals in a way that inspires action.
✔ Balance long-term purpose with short-term results.
✔ Maintain momentum and resilience despite obstacles.

Negative Indicators (Why Your Score Might Be Lower)

Someone who scores lower may:

✘ Struggle to define or articulate their purpose.
✘ Focus too much on immediate tasks without long-term strategy.
✘ Lose motivation when facing setbacks.
✘ Hesitate in decision-making due to uncertainty about direction.

 

👉 Remember to keep track of your score before moving on.

 

 

 

 

 

This is an example of writing by Colin Gautrey, whose main home can now be found at Gautrey Life, or Radical Conformity on Substack.