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<p>Here&#8217;s some simple tips from <a title="Leadership Freak" href="http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Leadership Freak</a> about <a title="Gaining influence" href="http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/the-surprising-side-of-gaining-influence/" target="_blank">gaining influence over those you lead</a>.</p>
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<li>Be humble.</li>
<li>Know yourself and acknowledge your weaknesses.</li>
<li>&#8220;The surprising truth is humble leaders gain influence because they know, understand, and appreciate others.&#8221;</li>
<li>Leadership is influence.</li>
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<p>Read and enjoy.  And learn!</p>
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