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Words are Just Words - By John La Valle- Go For No! And Improve Your Closing Skills - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Ben SandersonWho would want to Go For No? Perhaps those people with an amazing insight into the fact that chasing the "no" word can prove to be a smart decision. Richard Fenton has come to a realization. He understands that the word people most commonly hear is "no" and that can have a tremendous impact ...
Views: 1509 - Persuasion Techniques: How Kids Use Persuasion to Get What They Want - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Michael LeePersuasion techniques can really make your life easier. Wouldn't you want to get what you want with just a snap of the finger? Well, maybe not just a snap but you know what I mean. Think back to your own childhood days and try to remember if any of the following seems familiar. You might have ...
Views: 1507 - 4 Signs of an Expert Copywriter - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tom McSherryFinding and hiring an expert copywriter can be the key to the success of an online marketing venture. But if you’ve never hired a copywriter before, or you’ve hired a string of bad ones and you can’t seem to figure out why, this article will serve as a guide to help you choose a good one. The ...
Views: 1505 - Power Persuasion Techniques - 5 Sales-Boosting Persuasion Tips - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Michael LeeIt’s not easy to sell. You can’t survive by just being intelligent; you also have to be armed with a pack-load of charm and wit. You also have an enormous edge if you know and use power persuasion techniques. If you wish to be a successful businessman or salesperson, you can ...
Views: 1504 - Making Public Speaking Enjoyable - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from James NapierThe incident is still as real in my mind as it was the day I saw it happen when I was a eleventh grader. Public speaking class. We were to give a three to five minute speech about ourselves. They were OK, nothing to get excited about, and then Byron R.’s turn came. Since that April ...
Views: 1492 - Learn the Dynamic Power of Persuasive Speaking and Watch as Your Sales Skyrocket! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Arvee RobinsonGreat speakers seem to present to an audience effortlessly, without a drop of sweat on their brow, not a flutter in their voice, and no bungled words. They hold us in awe, captivate us, leave us hanging on their every word and easily persuade us to respond to anything they ask of us. If you ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Persuade With Your Explanations - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Alvin DayIn your sales presentations, you will reach a pivotal point which could take your buyer either closer to or further away from agreement with your proposition. Many sales professionals loose their buyers at just this point. Instead of becoming more persuasive, more influential and bringing their ...
Views: 1467 - What Does Feminine Influence In The Workplace Look Like? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerAt the International Coach Federation Conference in Orlando, Florida, keynote speaker and best selling author Peter Block said, “Community is the structure of belonging.” Then he followed it with, “We need the feminine in the workplace.” What? I did a double take. I (and every woman reading ...
Views: 1466 - 6 Myths About Women and Influence - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Karen KellerThere are 6 myths that I will bust (no pun intended!) about women and influence. And here they are: 1. The White Knight Myth. This is the idea that women are only influential because of their husband, family, or others outside of themselves. Men and some women believe that this is the ...
Views: 1463(4 votes) - Becoming A Master of Persuasion - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVPersuasion power can help you get more of the things you want faster than anything else you do. It can mean the difference between success and failure. It can guarantee your progress and enable you to use all of your other skills and abilities at the very highest level. Your persuasion power ...
Views: 1451 - 1 Simple Key To Creating Influence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2018 from Ronny PrasadWhen I was the lead trainer of an organisation called Speak To Influence, we traveled the country, delivering staff training to medium/large companies. We taught the attendees of our training sessions how to be influential while communicating (be it one-to-one communication or ...
Views: 1417 - How To Sell More Ethically By Modeling Con Artists - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyIf you, dear subscriber, promote a product or service, then you are, essentially, a salesperson. And if you want to become a wildly successful business owner, you must learn, no… not learn…you must master sales. If not you, then some dude or dudette in your business must be that master ...
Views: 1416 - One Key to More Effective Communications - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWe can control what we say and how we say it. But we cannot control what is heard. People hear through emotional biases and desires. Some people hear what we say and they agree. Other people hear our words, yet miss our meaning. And still others get upset by something they heard, but we did not ...
Views: 1413 - Influence from a female Dale Carnegie - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Karen KellerFrom Dale Carnegie to Robert Cialdini and Kevin Hogan, much information written on influence emerges from men. Even though the ideas and opinions they offer are valuable, women are yearning to know what influence tactics, negotiations, and language resonate for them. We are thirsty to ...
Views: 1404 - Learning to be Persuasive - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from cedric riceLearning to be Persuasive I remember an experience that I had while I was in the military. We were in the desert and looking for a certain location. I was an Artillery Forward Observer and we were en route to a command meeting. We had a grid location but we had to find it. While I debated ...
Views: 1399 - NINE KEYS TO ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH COMMUNICATION (PART 2)) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2019 from James MapesCommunication: 1: A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs or behavior. 2. Personal rapport (a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy.) -Merriam ...
Views: 1382 - Learn how to persuade people - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanLong ago I used to think that persuading people is a hard task but as I learned more and more I discovered that people find it hard to persuade others because they do the wrong things not because its hard to persuade someone. After working as a sales person for years and after running my own ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Effective Persuasion Techniques For Salespeople - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Michael LeeHow many times have you wished for an ancient lamp containing a magical genie to give you powerful persuasion techniques to help you in the distinctive and diverse methods of selling? If you often find yourself with cold, clammy hands and chattering teeth before spewing your adequately ...
Views: 1360 - It’s a Jungle Out There - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Michael JohnsonWhoever coined the phrase, “It’s a jungle out there!” must have been a sales rep. Why? Because some days you’ll encounter more difficult customers than there are animals in the jungle. When hacking your way through the dense underbrush to get to the sale, the trick is to stay cool, calm and in ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - How to Be an Empowered Leader in a Challenging Business Environment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinOur world is a fearful place to live in nowadays. With the economic uncertainties besetting most companies, an empowered leader is needed who can boldly face the challenges in an unpredictable and sometimes scary business environment. Today's leader must be ruthless in as humane a manner as ...
Views: 1356(3 votes) - Covert Persuasion Technique - Using the Persuasion Principle of Association - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Michael LeeIn this article, you will discover a remarkable way to persuade and influence people. I’ll reveal a covert persuasion technique to help you make more sales and succeed in life, and that is by using the principle of association. You have probably heard of Ivan Pavlov’s experiment ...
Views: 1351 - Persuasion Techniques - Simple Persuasion Tips To Get You What You Want - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Michael LeeSome people think that using persuasion techniques is the same as manipulating someone to get what they want. However, manipulation is different from persuasion. Persuasion techniques are used to influence people to your way of thinking, but they should not force anyone to do something they ...
Views: 1350 - Why Do Customers Need You? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Paul KiewietHow do you answer that question? If your customers don’t need you, you’re not relevant. No need means no customers. No customers mean no sales. No sales means no business. It’s as simple as that! How do you make yourself indispensable to your clients? You work at it. You focus ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Learn to Hypnotize - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Marc SavageSo you want to learn to hypnotize, right? Today, hypnosis is a major hype everywhere. People are looking to control others, escape their problems, and get what they want by using hypnosis. No wonder there are loads of options for those who're eager to learn to hypnotize. But did you know the ...
Views: 1323 - Persuasion And Influence - The Remarkable Law Of Expectation - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Michael LeeThis article reveals a powerful law in the realm of persuasion and influence – the law of expectation. When you expect someone to do what you want, and that person treats you with respect or admires/looks up to you, you have already increased your chances of success higher. The magic ...
Views: 1315 - Sales: Engineering the Deal - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Burke FranklinIn many cases the customer is already sold – your job is to engineer the deal. I was visiting a friend in Colorado who really wanted to buy a new BMW. She was ready to trade in her old car, she had the money, good credit—everything. So I suggested that we go look at the cars. The BMW dealer ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - What Does Your Success Map Look Like? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat does your map for success look like? I want everyone reading this to cut out words and pictures of all the things you want to be, to do, and to have; paste them on a big piece of flip chart paper and stick it to a wall that you will see every day. I made my ‘Success Map’ 6 months ago. ...
Views: 1293 - Beyond the "Elevator Pitch" - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Christopher EdgarWe hear a lot in business literature about how it’s important to have an “elevator pitch” — a prepared speech about our business that’s so concise we could deliver it to someone on a brief elevator ride. We’re often told to memorize our elevator pitch and practice it in the mirror, making sure ...
Views: 1287 - 10 Things to Know About (& 10 Advantages of) A Women’s Influence - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Karen KellerMy last post commended Peter Block for his firm stand about the need for the feminine in the workplace. The world is expanding its view on women; how we think, how we work, who we are, and the great value we contribute to this earth. However, there are still so many of us that aren’t clear ...
Views: 1286 - You Must Use These Three Components if You Want to Persuade Your Audience - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2020 from Steven StasczakThe mission or plan of giving a presentation is to sell your audience. Just as in a sales call, you have a strategy which includes a fact finding (asking questions to provide the right solution) presentation and a close to win your prospect’s business. The same goes for a presentation although ...
Views: 1283 - 9 Ways a Website Copywriter can Build Trust - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Heather GriffithsA website copywriter knows that building trust is essential to any marketing strategy. No transaction can be performed without trust. In fact, without it, your business simply wouldn’t function. In internet marketing the trust element is intrinsically vital, web users have to overcome the ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Nothing Happens in Life or Business Until Somebody Says Yes!Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThink about this: even when there is no one else involved in a decision, like whether you’re going to exercise today, you still have to say yes to yourself to make it happen. And if you don’t enjoy the activity, there’s probably an internal conversation going on where you have to give yourself a ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Persuasion Methods For Bigger Profits - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Michael LeeEvery single day, we are bombarded with various methods of persuasion. Food, beverage, clothing, toiletries, movie and computer companies are just some of the biggest spenders in the different permutations of mass media. It is not a big surprise then to see their well-oiled advertisements ...
Views: 1245 - Persuasion Techniques: Social Needs and Chosen Words - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Michael LeeSome people go about life, blissfully unaware of the subtle influences that other people may be trying to show them. But the art of persuasion is being used everywhere. While some people may be using persuasion techniques in order to sell you a product, others may be trying to get a date or ...
Views: 1241 - Get What You Want Using the Power of Persuasion - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Michael LeeIt’s amazing how persuasion techniques can allow you to get the things you've always wanted, even without the right timing or budget. You can actually put yourself in situations that are more favorable by knowing how to deal with others accordingly. If you use persuasion techniques in your ...
Views: 1238 - How Are You Using Your Power? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat does it mean for a woman to find her voice? Voice is not only speaking. It’s listening, responding, and being heard. It is purpose, identity, imagination, and beauty. Your voice was created the moment you were conceived. Sometimes it has been shut down – flattened. Nurture it. ...
Views: 1220 - Proof Positive: A Good Story Can Be Telling - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Chip EichelbergerIn today's business world, boring facts and empty stats simply won't make the impression on customers that a story about someone "just like them" will. True stories are much more compelling and better-remembered than other information. So to get coveted word-of-mouth advertising, start by ...
Views: 1218 - How To Sell With Class And Still Make Out Like a Bandit - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyI don’t care if you sell online, offline, or on the sideline….you should pay close attention to the following lesson. Why? Two reasons: (1) Because I’m a well-respected author, teacher, and email copywriter who should be heard and obeyed. Do I even need to give you the other ...
Views: 1206 - Living in the Power of Now - Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsWhat will you do with Now? Will you continue to live in the past, as good or bad as it was? 'Was' being the operative word here - it's gone. Or will you constantly live in the future - that which is not here yet? Your past and your future only exist in your mind. All you have is here and now. ...
Views: 1206 - Why You Should Never Go Overtime With Your Speech or Presentation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Steven StasczakWe all have internal clocks in our heads and when your clock says “times up” your brain will disconnect from the input it is receiving. I attend Church on regular basis and of course there is a sermon midway through the mass. Our Monsignor would broadcast from the pulpit for about 15 minutes at ...
Views: 1199 - 12 Secrets to Unleash the Power of Your Creative Thought Part III - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Karen KellerPart 3 of 3 part series: Living Creative Results Part 1 of this series helped get you started – discovering that you do have a creative side and how to access it. Part 2 focused on dealing with the gremlins. You know - the self-limiting beliefs that invade your mind. Now, it’s time to ...
Views: 1193 - Persuasion in Society: Giving What People Want - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Michael LeePersuasion in society has been existent since the very first relationships were built. Persuasion has had a huge role in forming groups and developing collective ideas and attitudes. Its role will continue to influence future societies, as well, based on the united understanding of individuals. ...
Views: 1193 - One Big, Hairy Reason Why Prospects Don’t Pony Up - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyHiya! Today, I’m in a good mood. And, I’m feeling a little more generous than usual. So here’s the dealio: Huh? What’s that? No, no, no! I’m not going to be giving away any of my products. (I said I’m in a good mood and feeling a little generous. I did not say I’m losing my ...
Views: 1189 - An Ancient Persuasion Secret For The Digital Marketer - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyDear reader, I ain't just whistlin' dixie when I say this persuasion secret is ancient. No sir. This persuasion dates back to 384 B.C. But, more importantly, this persuasion secret is just as relevant (and effective) today as it was back then. You see, over the years, many ...
Views: 1187 - 12 Secrets to Unleash the Power of Your Creative Thought Part I - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Karen KellerPart 1 of a 3 part series: Finding Your Creativity Spring is here. It’s time to clean out the cobwebs in your brain. Open your mind to all ideas you ignore, argue with or push to the backburner for later. Well, later is here. Women have the capacity to take the unknown and give it a ...
Views: 1185 - A ‘Life Truism’ That Keeps Marketers Broke as a Joke - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyDear subscriber… I have a little tale to tell you. Normally, my stories are entertaining, instructive, or somewhat inspiring. Not today. Today’s story is none of the above. Actually, it’s a little entertaining, but it sure as hell isn’t instructive or inspirational. However, it ...
Views: 1182 - Become "One With It" - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Karen KellerTo truly influence and maximize the power within your grasp, you need to become "one with it." Huh? Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, I took an off ramp, circling around to a huge overpass when I hit black ice. Now, most of you reading who live where there's snow understand what ...
Views: 1182 - What’s More Fearful Than Public Speaking? Having Influence - Women, Fear and Influence - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat is the single thing that prevents a woman from using her influence? Being a control freak? Being manipulative? Or being a bitch? No. That’s not it. It’s the fear of being seen as a control freak. The Fear of being seen as manipulative. OR The fear of being seen as a ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - The Most Dependable Internet Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe most dependable internet marketing strategy you can use online is actually building relationships with others. With constant changes being made online concerning search engine algorithms or content submissions the need to maintain a 'grass roots' approach to generating internet traffic is ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Use These Almost Magical Three Words to Become More Persuasive - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Bill LamptonUSE THESE 3 WORDS TO BECOME MUCH MORE PERSUASIVE You may have made career changes that challenged you in unprecedented ways. That happened for me when I left my Speech Communication faculty position at the University of Georgia to become a development officer—a softer way of saying fund ...
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