Activists Quote by Shannon L. Alder
““The most influential people you will ever meet were once held together by the encouragement of others.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership Principles, 2019
Great influence often begins with others’ encouragement and support.
In simple terms: Influence starts with encouragement.
Key Takeaway
Encourage others to amplify impact.
Themes
leadership
influence
encouragement
Mood
grateful
optimistic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- team building
- mentorship
- community projects
Key Concepts
social dynamics
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- Who has encouraged you most?
- How can you give encouragement today?
A Different Perspective
Not all influence comes from external support.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
