Spaulding believes success-- in business and in life-- is all about relationships. He takes Dale Carnegie's classic philosophy to the next level, showing how by developing deeper relationships through giving to others and putting them first, we benefit as well.
This empowering manifesto reveals how to harness influence to create a lasting impact on everyone we encounter, from casual meetings to close relationships. Research indicates that an average person influences up to 80,000 people over their lifetime—2.8 individuals daily. This staggering number highlights the potential for positive or negative effects, often without our awareness. What if we consciously acknowledged this? Would it change how we live and lead? Tommy Spaulding argues it would. In this compelling and personal exploration, he emphasizes the importance of being mindful and effective in our influence, whether in our careers, daily interactions, or long-term relationships. This work serves as a guide to making a positive difference in the lives of those we love and lead. Through stories of exceptional leaders—from impactful entrepreneurs to a teacher who transformed thirty students' lives with a single lesson—Spaulding offers a straightforward approach to turning mere transactions into meaningful interactions. He encourages us to go beyond offering "thoughts and prayers" to those in need and to actively transform the lives we touch as we navigate the world.