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Honourable Influence: The Ethical Path to Power

February 4, 2024 by Colin Gautrey

Political capital isn’t a shadowy game of manipulation but a luminous journey of genuine connection. At its heart, it’s about fostering authentic relationships built on mutual trust, respect, and shared goals. 

By aligning with integrity, one can cultivate a network that isn’t just influential, but also principled.

It’s about lifting each other up, exchanging value with honesty, and prioritising the collective good over individual gain. 

In a world rife with fleeting alliances, those who stand firm in their values while nurturing political capital shine the brightest, proving that influence is most potent when paired with integrity.

 

Read: Building Political Capital (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)

 


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