685: Jason Harris on 6 Habits to Make You More Persuasive

Jason Harris is the CEO of the award-winning creative agency Mekanism and the co-founder of the Creative Alliance. Harris works closely with brands through a blend of soul and science to create proactive campaigns that engage audiences.

Today we're here to talk about his book The Soulful Art of Persuasion: 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone a Master Influencer.

Check out The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey as mentioned in today's episode.

Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra:

• "No growth in comfort."

In today's episode with Jason Harris we will discuss:

• Partnerships
• Marketing
• Branding
• The power of trust
• A summary and understanding of what we will find in the book
• Don't mirror what is popular; be yourself
• The transformative power of storytelling
• Provide for others in all your interactons
• Conflict can result in opportunity
• Collaborators breed success
• Skill hunting and becoming a person of value

6 of the 11 habits in Jason's book:

1. Turn and Face The Strange.
   • Be the most "YOU" you can be... No matter how strange.
2. The Persuasive Power of Story Telling
   • We're hardwired to react and relate to stories
3. Give Yourself Away
   • You've got to give before you get.
   • Don't expect to get anything back
4. The Collaborative Imperative
   • If you want to go face go alone. If you want to go far go together
   • 4 Ways to ask someone to collaborate
     • ask for small favors
     • ask for advice
     • Give honest encouragement
     • Think outside the silo
5. Skill Hunting
   • Every two or 3 years learn something different. It keeps you fresh and makes you more valuable.
6. Personal Jesus
   • What's the thing that you're going to give back to the world that's bigger than you?
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     Contact info:

     Email: jason@mekanism.com

     All social media: @jason_harris

     Website: www.thesoulfulart.com

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