Although some may follow, that is their choice, do not accept responsibility of another's choice for they need to accept their own responsibility. Accept your responsibility absolutely and proudly for as you do you accept your right to existence. Personality conflicts occur in all walks of life, however, they can be minimized by accepting each other's points of view or their right to have them. Cinder no circumstance will you go unbidden to any person to make mind or psychic contact. If you feel there is a reason to go to an individual you will first ask and receive their permission.
Unbidden contact is an intrusion.
In actuality, the lack of resistance will do more to reduce opposition than any kind of friendly persuasion. The idea that thoughts can be imposed can do harm to the quality of the group and individual freedom of thought is paramount. You are what you are, as you act, and you think what you think. Present yourself openly and honestly in that Light. Progress is ever changing and accepting one another's right to think freely is encouraging progress.