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The Power of Persuasion: Techniques to Influence and Convince.

Ever wonder how different minds think alike? Or how board rooms meeting are concluded successfully or how teams get over crucial conversations with stakeholders? It is through an effective communication strategy known as persuasion. In this blog we will be covering what persuasion skill really means, the ways to be using it and the manner in which you persuade and respond to persuasion.

What is persuasion?

Persuasion is the skill of getting people to agree with your idea or viewpoint. It isn’t the same as convincing someone as it also involves people agreeing and working differently now that they have agreed to your idea. It is a very powerful skill that helps you mould people’s thoughts and actions. In essence, it is a way of modifying your communication skills in a way that allows messages to be delivered in a manner that sway the opinions, thoughts and behaviours of individual person and groups of people.

What role does it play in professional lives?

Persuasion is an important skill to have in professional domains because it helps you have a slight edge over people. This method of communication when learned and mastered can yield endless results. As a leader it becomes crucial to persuade your team to see the meaning and purpose to your vision, this skill is also beneficial if you are a part of a team and are trying to pitch a new idea or a new way of working. Persuasion is a crucial skill for any business owner pitching to potential clients or investors, as it enables them to effectively communicate the value and vision of their business and inspire confidence in its potential. Outside of the workplace, persuasion is equally valuable when making personal requests or seeking support from others. Whether asking for a favour, proposing an idea, or resolving conflicts, effective persuasion helps you communicate your needs clearly, fostering understanding and collaboration.

Principles of persuasion:

These are the principles of persuasion that explain why people say yes to you.

1. Credibility:

The easiest way to persuade someone is to be trusted, be credible enough to win their trust. Credibility is built through relationships and through expertise. You either have to an expert in your line of work so that people take your word above their opinions or be so good in your relationships with people that they trust in your plan.

2. Find common grounds:

Many business leaders approach persuasion narrowly, focusing on why an idea is good in general rather than on how it benefits their audience specifically. Effective persuasion means highlighting the unique advantages for those you’re addressing. To do so, it’s essential to understand their core challenges and priorities deeply.

3. Use Evidence:

People are more likely to be persuaded when shown that an idea actually works. Effective persuasion blends hard evidence with emotionally engaging examples and stories. Research shows that decision-making is deeply tied to emotions. Use effective storytelling so that people are able to resonate, remember key points and are persuaded easily.

4. Practice patience and persistence:

Persuasion takes time and persistence. It’s rare to win someone over right away, especially on complex issues. Be prepared for ongoing discussions, and keep a calm, steady approach to improve your chances of success over time.

5. Confidence:

Be confident in your message so that you can assure people of what the outcome will be. When you express certainty, it sends a strong signal that you’ve considered your points carefully and stand behind them. This can make your message more persuasive because people are naturally drawn to those who seem sure of themselves and their ideas

How to use persuasion?

Use a tailor made approach for persuasion by understanding the values and interests of your audience. Don’t be pushy but rather gently persuade them with the message in these ways:

1. Effective Communication:

Use language that is easily understood and connect with the audience at their level by trying to use examples that are relevant to them.

2. Active Listening:

You are likely to be met with opposition when trying to persuade people, at this moment your listening skills would be in your favour. Listen to them actively and in this manner people would feel heard and then would be able to trust you better.

3. Bring body language to your aide:

Mirror and match your body language with the person you are trying to persuade. This mild psychological trick gives off an impression of you being on the same side as of the other person and immediately breaks the ice.

4. Get your timing right:

Everyone can be persuaded but the timing needs to be correct. Identify a timing when you can approach someone, build rapport and help them see a situation from viewpoint.

How to respond to persuasion?

These tips would help you to respond to persuasion in a better way:

1. Be self aware:

Know why you believe in a cause and stand your ground on it. Be aware about the possible ways in which you can be persuaded and try understanding why you believe in your cause or idea more.

2. Be open:

Evaluate what is being said to you instead of being defensive with your points. Understand the benefits and the downside of what is being told to you and then decide.

3. Ask questions:

Seek clarification and ask questions which will help you understand what is being told to you in a better way. This would help you also understand your own ideas better.

Conclusion:

Persuasion is a skill that is advantageous both at the workplace and in your personal lives. It is a powerful communication tool and can help you in winning conversations and turning tables. It is also a helpful tool in building professional relationships. The key point in dealing with persuasion, whether you are persuading or being persuaded is to maintain your core integrity!

To know more about Presuasion skills. https://protocol.org.in/the-power-of-persuasion/

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Bruce and Jason absolutely huff some of the fear toxin on purpose once in a while.

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[valiantlycleverinfluencer]

Shooter should run for president. Still a better candidate than trump

[ginkovskij]

more problems at work, sure

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[fellhellion]

comics!miguel doesn't even have internalised homophobia to me, he's just so depressed he literally hasn't encountered romantic/sexual attraction since torpedoing his relationship w his oldest bestie and hooking up w dana (and dana is...a whole can of worms in of itself). anyways i love speaking like an insane person to whom canon bisexual miguel was revealed to once in a dream like the oracle of delphi or some shit <3

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honestly its rlly funny to me the one time like. months ago at work one of my coworkers, emma, fucked something up and said so over the radio, to which I replied “I support women’s wrongs”

and ever since then that has become a whole damn store thing now. Emma told me weeks after how she couldn’t stop thinking about it, and now everyone at work says it after one of our girl/femme workers fuck something up

[triviareads]

what are your thoughts on benophie in season 4 and Sophie possibly being qc's illegitimate grandchild?

lol you sure you wanna bet they will be the S4 couple? The way the show has been putting him off.... you never know.

Also, can we stop centering Queen Charlotte in every couple's relationship? It's exhausting, she's irritating, and it always ends up being some deus ex machina (regina ex machina) situation where QC waves a hand and everything is magically resolved which..... I feel like is the opposite of what the point of An Offer From A Gentleman is, even if I'm not a fan of the book. Like, overall I don't *think* Sophie being the illegitimate granddaughter of the monarch will change the plot much compared to her being an earl's illegitimate daughter, but you know if Queen Charlotte gets involved it's usually messy and not in a fun way.

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Watch "Dr. John Hall - Satellite Surveillance (Project Camelot Radio) 1/11" on YouTube

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7-Eleven proudly boasted in a corporate presentation about its role in opposing minimum wage laws in eight states, despite starting workers as low as $9/hr in states with higher minimum wages like Florida ($12/hr). The company's efforts were revealed in a quarterly town hall, leaving workers disgusted. 7-Eleven has spent millions lobbying the federal and state governments on various issues including minimum wage, plastics, and vaping.

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Said the quiet part out loud!

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"From Employee to Leader: Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your Professional Journey"

Shifting your mindset from task-focused to vision-driven, problem-solving, and growth-oriented is essential for transitioning from employee to leader, regardless of your current position.

The Leader Within – Simple Changes to Propel Your Career “Mindset shifts for career transformation from employee to leader.” Thegildablogger Newsletter September 12, 2024 Mission: Whether you’re climbing the career ladder or forging your own path to the next big thing, let us illuminate your journey as you chart your course and navigate your way to success. Whether you’re grasping the rungs…

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This is why you always have to see the evidence.

The cannibalism stuff? Overblown click bait.

The moldy food for children stuff? Crypto issues? Workplace problems? Real, with varying levels of credible evidence to back them up.

By the way, here's a quick update on what's been going down on the worst part of the internet this week:

Five days ago, Rosanna Pansino made a video where she opened up a package of Lunchly taken straight off the store shelf (2 months before its expiration date), and found that the cheese was absolutely festering with mould.

Not only is this absolutely disgusting, but, as Pansino points out in her video, they're selling this to kids. The young kids opening up and eating this might not know what mould looks like, and therefore won't recognise this for what it is.

A source associated with MrBeast told Newsweek to "consider the context and the source", essentially accusing Pansino of faking the video. She responded by posting the full unedited video of her opening the box.

And while officially representatives for MrBeast, KSI and Logan Paul declined to comment, two days ago Logan Paul dropped an episode of his podcast guest-starring KSI where they kinda-but-not-really responded to the video/tweets in passing, implying that Pansino was clout-chasing.

But over the past week more people have been posting their own videos of finding mould in Lunchly.

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How to help the people in Spain

As you may have seen online, Spain is going through a flash flood since October 29. It's mainly affected the Community of Valencia but also some parts of the south-west and the cold drop is now moving to the north-east.

95 bodies have been found at the time I'm writing this (edit: 205 now), there's still people missing and entire towns are isolated as they don't have electricity and their roads have been destroyed. A lot of people don't have tap water or any means to cook. If you're wondering why people didn't evacuate beforehand, it's because authorities didn't care enough to warn people so technically everyone had to go to work and school. Though politicians should be held accountable, the most important thing at the moment is to help those in need. So here's some ways you can help both people and animals that have been affected.

NGOs and fundraisers

MOST NEEDED AT THE MOMENT: You can donate to Valencia's food bank by making a transfer to this bank account: ES86 2100 2806 6402 0009 8998.

Horta Sud is a county in Valencia that has been the most affected by the floodings. People are leaving their houses because they're scared of the infrastructure getting damaged and even walking by foot to Valencia capital to get food. You can help those families via this gofundme.

Hambre Cero is a Spanish non-profit that was founded after the earthquakes in Indonesia. They will be giving food to those who need it. Here's different ways you can donate.

This gofundme is joining efforts with the town hall of Valencia to help people who have lost their homes.

Una copa por Valencia ("a drink to Valencia") is a campaign organized by Spanish influencer David Aliagas. The idea behind it is to donate the amount of money you would spend on drinks on a night out. He'll be joining effort with local non-profits. You can help here.

Here's a thread of artists that are accepting commissions in exchange for donations for Valencia.

Spanish Kpop fans are organizing a collective fundraiser.

EDIT: took Cáritas and Spanish Red Cross out of this post after this tiktok made by a volunteer went viral and a lot of people posted their experiences working for these NGOs. Apparently they're not distributing food. Instead they're telling people not to send more food and send money instead so they can keep part of it.

Help people directly

Help Sara, Steven and Bruno rebuild their home in Valencia.

Help this high school teacher buy a new car to get back to work.

Raúl was about to open his barbershop on October 31 but it was destroyed by the flood. Please help him get his dream back.

Help the neighbours of Aldaia (Valencia) rebuild their homes.

This artist has been affected by the floods and lost their car. They've opened emergency commissions.

You can help rebuild the town of Letur (Albacete) by donating to this gofundme that's directly coordinated with the town hall.

Rebeca is a seamstress. Her studio was both her workplace and a place were came together for a sewing club in the afternoons. It was destroyed by the flood. You can help her rebuild it here

Animal shelters

Refugio Minipow was home to 50 rabbits and guinea pigs. Thankfully, the owners were able to move all the animals to their homes and those of their neighbors, though the shelter itself has been destroyed right after recent renovations. There's different ways to donate here.

El Refugio de María a dog shelter in Sueca (Valencia), is completely flooded, leaving the dogs visibly distressed, as shown here. You can donate to PayPal maria.g.may@gmail.com

Modepran is a dog shelter in Campanar (Valencia) where infrastructure damage has left some dogs without a proper sleeping area. You can donate through PayPal here.

Gatos Campo de Gibraltar is a cat shelter in Los Barrios (Cádiz). need of assistance for relocating cats to new homes and rebuilding damaged facilities. You can donate to their PayPal gatoscampodegibraltar@gmail.com

Protectora San Antón is an animal shelter for cats and dogs in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz). The entire place is flooded and the animals don't have a comfortable place to sleep in. Cats can't even walk on the ground. You can donate to their PayPal protectorasananton@hotmail.com

I'll be adding more as I find them. Thank you everyone for your help.

Edit: adding this because I keep seeing people on Twitter and Tiktok say it makes no sense to give money to people in a "first world" country. I need you people to understand that living in a western country doesn't equal politicians caring about you.

This whole thing started because politicians weren't doing their job and they're still not doing it. People (literal civilians, not firefighters or policemen) are literally pulling bodies from under cars and putting them inside the trunks so children in the affected areas don't see them. There's underground parkings still flooded by water and we don't know how many people may be inside them.

France offered to send us 200 firemen and the Ministry of Interior literally REFUSED. Some of these French firemen came on their own anyway. But that's what our politicians are doing. Negating help and pointing fingers at each other so they don't seem guilty.

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