Example to show the difference between influencing and persuading?

Dear Puja:
Persuading is an intentional act, while influencing is not .You may be influenced by someone's personality, agility and leadership or group skills, but you may be persuaded by your parents and siblings to opt for your future spouse of their choice, rather than the one of your liking.
Arif ur Rehman

I could not have written anything better then what contributed be Mr. Dinesh Divekar ..... kindly keep educating us please.
Also, its very wise of Mr. V.Raghunathan to attach Dictionary and Thesaurus pages on Influance and Persuation to benefit seekers here immensely.
I salute both a thousand times .....

Thanks for the responses , this helps .

Leaders Influence, those who cant influence, use the tool of persuading.