Zoe Chance, a Yale professor and author of "Influence Is Your Superpower," shares her expertise on the art of influence. She reveals techniques like the ‘Kindly Brontosaurus’ approach and discusses the importance of saying ‘no’ to foster clarity and boundaries. Zoe reflects on how childhood traits of negotiation can diminish with age, urging listeners to regain that empowering influence. The conversation also highlights key strategies for retirement planning amidst longer life expectancies, wrapping up with practical advice for managing Health Savings Accounts.
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Longevity's Impact on Retirement
Longevity is a game-changer for retirement planning.
People are living longer, requiring larger savings and longer-term investments.
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Lost Childhood Influence
Children are naturally influential but lose this ability as they grow older.
We are taught to 'play small' and prioritize obedience over self-advocacy.
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Kindly Brontosaurus
Use the Kindly Brontosaurus technique in conflicts.
Express your desires while remaining optimistic and warm, like a gentle giant.
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Do you ever feel like you just don’t have much influence over others? Not in a negative way, but in a way where you wish people would truly hear you. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and re-evaluate what we are trying to accomplish. Zoe Chance is an expert in influence and is an Assistant Professor at Yale. She joins us today to share her secrets to positive influence and happiness. She talks about the power of ‘no’, charisma, and my favorite, the Kindly Brontosaurus technique.
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This episode originally aired on February 23, 2022. Please disregard any mention of current events.
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