I didn’t grow up fishing, but I married a woman whose father has written on how and where to catch fish. On my first fishing trip with him, on a boat a mile off the coast of Sitka, Alaska, I caught a 120-pound halibut. literally books Personally, I love brownies and chocolate covered gummy bears. However, I have found that fish prefer worms and grasshoppers. When I went fishing, I didn’t think about what I wanted. Instead, I thought about what they wanted. I didn’t bait the hook with brownies or gummy bears, rather, dangling at the end of the line was a fresh worm. Why not use the same common sense when fishing for people? Great leaders know to influence someone; you must first understand what they want. Then, with a servant mindset, you give it to them without judgement. #gotworms Originally posted on jamesleath.com is how hackers start their afternoons. We’re a part of the family. We are now and happy to opportunities. Hacker Noon @AMI accepting submissions discuss advertising &sponsorship To learn more, , , or simply, read our about page like/message us on Facebook tweet/DM @HackerNoon. If you enjoyed this story, we recommend reading our and . Until next time, don’t take the realities of the world for granted! latest tech stories trending tech stories `