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13 Habits Of Super Persuasive People
By
Dr. Travis Bradberry
, Contributor
TalentSmart, President and 'Emotional Intelligence 2.0,' Coauthor
Persuasive people are adept at reading and responding to other people. They rely heavily on emotional intelligence (EQ) to bring people to their way of thinking
BUSINESS
Are You Missing Opportunities To Communicate Your Value?
By
Liz Wainger
, Contributor
Liz Wainger is President of Wainger Group, a communications fi...
You have an opportunity to share in just a few words, why your company is so successful. Would you miss the opportunity to get across your value?
BUSINESS
I Was a Hostage Negotiator, and This Is What It Taught Me About Business
By
Quora
, Contributor
The best answer to any question
Triggering "no" in a way that benefits me - "Have you given up on this project?", "Do you want this effort to fail?", "Do
BUSINESS
The 4 Biggest Fears Entrepreneurs Have About Selling
By
Jeff Charles
, Contributor
Entrepreneur, Writer, Podcaster
The ability to sell effectively is a necessary skill for all entrepreneurs to have. It's not just important for earning new clients. The ability to move others is a critical component of almost every aspect of an entrepreneur's life.
POLITICS
SATIRE: Trump, The Pop Musical; Or, A Few Sugary Lyrics To Help Sell The Product
By
Paul Croce
, Contributor
Teacher and Culture Watcher
The Trump campaign needs a theme song designed to address three major challenges that the candidate will face this fall: questions about his relevance today, concerns about his character, and shocks about his style.
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GREEN
How To Convince Someone To Care About Climate Change
By
Casey Williams
Fair warning: It's not easy.
BUSINESS
7 Habits of Effective Communicators
By
Dianna Booher, MA, Speaker Hall of Fame
, Contributor
CEO, BooherResearch.com Author of Communicate Like A Leader, C...
Having the following communication standards might help: Strong communicators read body language: Words are never the whole
BUSINESS
Losing Sales? Here Are 3 Ways To Simplify Your Pitch
By
Jeff Charles
, Contributor
Entrepreneur, Writer, Podcaster
Simplicity is the key when you're delivering an effective sales presentation. If you don't keep it simple, you run the risk of overwhelming them with information. This decreases the chances of them buying from you.
BUSINESS
5 Change Management Lessons from Mac and Cheese
By
Liz Wainger
, Contributor
Liz Wainger is President of Wainger Group, a communications fi...
Mention macaroni and cheese and images of crispy crust, gooey noodles, and lots of feel-good coziness come to mind.
BUSINESS
5 Proven Ways to Build Customer Relationships That Stay Profitable
By
Jeff Charles
, Contributor
Entrepreneur, Writer, Podcaster
Yes, converting prospects into customers is great, but there's still more to do. If you're going to be an awesome "salestrepreneur," you must be in it for the long haul.
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WOMEN
How to Use the Magic of Language to Effectively Talk to Your Customers
By
Dr. Carol Morgan
, Contributor
Professor. TV Personality. Keynote Speaker. Coach. Author. Pro...
When I was in college, I was an advertising major. However, a family friend advised me that if I wanted to go into advertising
POLITICS
Political Ads Might Not Change Your Vote -- But They May Get You to the Polls
By
University of Central Florida Forum
, Contributor
The UCF Forum is a weekly series of opinion columns presented ...
What about the voters who are uninformed. Does the "information" in the political ads influence them more than me? Research says that it does.
GPS FOR THE SOUL
The Most Fascinating Plane Ride Ever
By
Traci Brown
, Contributor
Body Language and Persuasion Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author, ...
TRAVEL
Tastes Like Chicken
By
Traci Brown
, Contributor
Body Language Expert | Fraud and ID Theft Prevention Expert | ...
Our guide bandaged himself up and wanting to ensure we finished our tour, took us to another spot known for sharks. As he
WOMEN
Packaging Your Message: What You Need to Know to Be Persuasive
By
Dr. Carol Morgan
, Contributor
Professor. TV Personality. Keynote Speaker. Coach. Author. Pro...
Regardless of what context you are applying your persuasive skills, there are some useful strategies that can help you get your message across in a persuasive manner.
BUSINESS
Up Close and Personal: Why It Matters
By
Mark Pastin
, Contributor
Contributor
This article was previously published in Chief Executive Magazine. Is there still a point to having in-person, flesh-and
BUSINESS
14 Persuasive Words and Phrases Every Sales Rep Should Use to Drive New Business and Renewals
By
Danny Wong
, Contributor
Co-founder of Blank Label. Marketing at Conversio and Tenfold
Different words trigger predictable behaviors in people. Some encourage listeners to open up and let down their guard. Others create resistance and cause audiences to become defensive. Every word you choose can trigger a feeling.
POLITICS
The Art of Persuasion In the Age of Trump
By
Jeff Norman
, Contributor
Founder of HomeFront Rising, a cultural revival led by militar...
Consider also, as if it were a negotiating position or film narrative, the Second Amendment argument made by Dorothy Samuels
BUSINESS
How to Make People do Things They Don't Want to Do
By
Connor Diemand-Yauman
, Contributor
Co-founder / CEO of Philanthropy University
Bullying is a poor sales tactic. It's never easy to make another person do something they don't want to -- and even when it's possible, it can result in some seriously shitty consequences.
BUSINESS
The Business of Social Influence
By
JD Gershbein
, Contributor
A Social Business Psychologist & Top Thought Leader on LinkedI...
Moving information within online communities is at the heart of marketing today. As networks expand, and more content is shared, new engagement patterns have emerged.
BUSINESS
How to Have an Impact on the World With Persuasive Speaking
By
Jonathan Li
, Contributor
I help ambitious professionals get over their fear of public s...
To make a big impact, we need to be persuasive in public speaking. But there are so many things we can focus on: storytelling, humour, body language... What should we focus on first?
BUSINESS
The ONE Best Way to Persuade
By
Dianna Booher, MA, Speaker Hall of Fame
, Contributor
CEO, BooherResearch.com Author of Communicate Like A Leader, C...
After registering to attend a writer's conference, I began to see a thread of emails land in my inbox about the upcoming event.
WELLNESS
Want to Change the Way People Think? Start With a Great Story
By
Tyler Tervooren
, Contributor
Founder, Riskology
Story is a powerful motivator for change in anyone. If you have a message for the world -- if you're trying to get people to change the way they think and behave -- a story could be the most powerful weapon in your toolbox.
BUSINESS
The Villain is the Hero of Your Story
By
Donna Griffit
, Contributor
The Pitch Fairy, magically turning raw data into powerful stor...
What do Star Wars, Silence of the Lambs and The Dark Knight have in common? Well yes, they all were huge Box Office hits. But they also have a larger than life Villain. Who can ever forget Darth Vader? Hannibal Lecter or Heath Ledger's haunting version of the Joker?
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