“Springsteen is a huge influence.”

Strategy is influenced by circumstances.

“Influence peddling is their forte.”

Wealth follows influence.

Be a source of influence to others

Freedom is the absence of influence.

The key to leadership remains influence. What kind of a leader are you and how do you deliberately model your leadership to achieve desired impact on those you influence or you seek to influence?

The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.

“I have heard many arguments which influenced my opinion, but never one which influenced my vote”

Since you can’t be influence by people who hate you, you cannot influence people you hate also.