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Influence is at the core of everything. Employers influence employees to be productive. Parents influence children to do their chores. Children influence parents to get what they want! The power of influence can be learned and developed into an art form. Just promise to use it only for good!
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2. HYPNOTIZE.
Not literally, but through your charm and speech patterns. Remember that people want to please someone they admire and respect.
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3. PAY THEM.
Money is always a motivator, isnt it? It may be the easiest and quickest way to get what you want, but it sure can get expensive.
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5. COMPROMISE.
Getting someone to do what you want often involves communication and negotiation. This is where you can take the Ill scratch your back and you scratch mine approach.
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6. COMMUNICATE.
Communication is the key to influence. Clear and effective communication will lead others to your view point.
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7. BE PASSIONATE!
Passion, alone, can persuade others. You can be just the flame they need to light their fire.
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8. REMAIN CONSISTENT.
Stay the course regardless of the direction of the wind. If you flip-flop, its a sure way to destroy any influence you might develop.
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9. BE THE EXPERT.
Whether you like it or not, people respect authority figures. When you become the expert, you have the power of influence on your side.
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10. LISTEN.
If you want to be able to influence people then you have to be able to listen. Active listening is part of effective communication, which is essential to influencing those around you.
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11. BE LIKABLE.
If you want to influence others, they have to like you. If you show a genuine interest in others and care about them, they usually will.
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13. BE AUTHORITATIVE.
Speak using powerful, emotionally charged words to persuade others.
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14. RESPECT.
Youre more likely to be heard if you're respectful of others.
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18. BE PATIENT.
It may take several tries to convince others, so be patient, yet persistent.
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21. PRACTICE.
Any chance you get, practice the technique of persuasion. Practice really does make perfect!
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22. RESEARCH.
Research facts and arguments that prove your point of view.
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23. BE POSITIVE.
Influence others with a sunny disposition and bring them hope.
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25. ASK.
It may seem silly, but sometimes just asking someone to do what you want can get them to do it. Just make sure you say please and thank you.
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Respecting others and communicating with honesty, integrity, and passion will help you become a master of influence. Just vow to only use this power for good!
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