Influence
Human Drive
A drive towards the sense of power and/or control by being able to affect someone or something.
Human Drives: Curiosity • Spirituality • Creativity • Beauty • Competence • Food • Sexuality • Ownership • Loyalty • Recognition • Exercise • Intimacy • Belonging • Influence • Rest • Friendship • Meaning • Security • Justice • Freedom • Family • Certainty • Safety • Health
Purpose
Granting people a sense of power by exercising control or influence.
Notes
Influence, or power, is a basic human drive as it satisfies our innate need for autonomy, agency, and impact. It reflects our desire for control, recognition, and the ability to shape outcomes. Seeking influence allows us to shape our environment, fulfill ambitions, and assert our individuality and significance in society.
Rules / Constraints
We have not yet defined any rules or constraints.
Featured
“It is impossible to reduce the complexity of human motivation to something simple or (simplistic) without making choices in language and definitions.”
(Source: “The 25 Drives Grid”)