Mike Craik: The North's Crimebuster

Aug 21 2009 By Alastair Gilmour, The Journal

Mike Craik on influence

What, in your opinion, is influence?

The ability to change the way someone thinks.

Is influence the same as power?

No, it's much more profound. Power only changes the way someone acts for the moment.

Who or what have you been most influenced by?

My wife. She's a whole lot smarter than I am.

Who or what has most benefited from your influence?

I wouldn't presume to know.

To be influential you must...

Be trusted.