Richard Wilson: giving public credit to people whose teaching he used
Richard's influence module included something he said he did after using advice for years: he publicly thanked the people who taught it. He presented that credit as another form of reciprocation.
The credit referred to work he had applied
Richard recalled telling mentors that he had implemented what they taught him over many years. He connected that teaching with publishing helpful information for the audience he served. The account explains why he continued to name the sources.
He included thanks in his public work
He said he thanked them publicly and quoted them when he could. That was a concrete example of reciprocation in the module, alongside the discussion of helping prospective clients. The practice gave the original teachers credit in later conversations.
In Richard C. Wilson's words
"quote them whenever we can" (Richard C. Wilson, recorded Rainmaker Series module)
How to use this
- Credit the original teacher when explaining an idea used in the business.
- Describe what was applied so the acknowledgment refers to specific work.
Questions and answers
What did Richard say he did after applying mentors' advice?
Public acknowledgment and continued credit when using their teaching.
How did he categorize that acknowledgment?
As another form of reciprocation.