Maximize Your Influence

Understanding human nature is essential to maximizing your greatest persuasion potential. Have you ever wondered how the mind works? Why do we do what we do? Why do many people do the opposite of what is best for them? Great persuaders can find patterns in human nature and customize their ability to persuade accordingly. 6 psychological tactics behind the Starbucks menu Join me for this week’s podcast, where we explore how these triggers get you to pay more in retail – especially at Starbucks.   These triggers can help you understand the world of persuasion and influence.  This podcast is called How Starbucks Does Not Fight On Price - And You Pay More For Coffee

Great persuaders have charisma. We can all think of charismatic people. They have a confident presence and charm about them; they are captivating. They command our attention; we hang onto every word out of their mouths. Their energy prods us, motivates us, and inspires us. We feel better for having met them, seen them, been persuaded by them, and interacted with them. 4 Signs of Decision Fatigue  What are other forms of influence and charisma you can use to increase your ability to persuade?  You will be surprised by how easy it is to apply these forms of influence.  Remember, influence is a higher form of persuasion.  Persuasion is what you do and say – Influence is who you are.   Join me for this week’s podcast, where we explore other forms of influence that will increase your ability to convince other people to your point of view.  This podcast is called PIQ Skill #6: Using Your Charisma For a Referral Program

Appearance affects your authority. External objects and the environment also affect perceptions of power. It is therefore wise for all of us to check out our appearance and surroundings to make sure we're sending the right message. Article 1 Article 2  What are other forms of power you can use to increase your ability to persuade?  You will be surprised to know there are many different forms of power.   And these are good legitimate forms of power.  Join me for this week’s podcast, where we explore other forms of power that will increase your influence.  This podcast is called PQ Skill #5: How Your Personal Power Leverages Your Ability To Persuade.

Are you congruent?  Do you feel authentic?  Does your prospect think you are genuine?  Are you coming across as truthful?  These are the new buzzwords that your prospect is looking for…  Join me for this week’s podcast with David Wood that reveals techniques and ways to be more authentic and congruent in your persuasive presentations.  Discover how to be Transparent, Authentic, Genuine, And Vulnerable And Become More Influential – Interview With David Wood.

The MOST important aspect of Trust is credibility It’s harder to gain credibility nowadays than it ever was in the past. Most people are fairly sophisticated and have grown cynical with all the exaggerated and unsubstantiated hype that is thrown at them. People who have been burned in the past develop thick skins against almost every persuasive message they are exposed to. Want to sound smarter? Avoid these 24 overused words and phrases Do people trust you?  Are you sure?  I would say that you are not creating the trust you need or deserve in the persuasion process.  Trust is the glue the creates your ability to sell and influence.  Join me for this week's podcast on PQ Skill #4: How To Establish Instant Automatic Trust      

It is human nature to mirror and match, or to “synchronize” with the people we connect with. We don’t even think about it. It happens so quickly and so subconsciously - one is unlikely to even notice it. What if you were aware of it? Could it be used to help you be even more persuasive? Research says definitely yes. When you mirror your audience, you build rapport with them. Do you want to know how to instantly connect with anyone?  Do you want to make anyone your friend?  Did you know influence is easy when people like you? Join me for this weeks podcast on PQ Skill #3: Instant Rapport and Social Synchronization

Are you a leader or a manager?  When you influence people do they do it because they have to or they want to?  Isn’t that a tough question?  What do you think?   Are you able to boost people up, motivate them and inspire them to new levels?  Because that is the role of a long-term leader. Join me on this week’s podcast on influence and leadership with Ben Ward.  Ben is a leadership expert that is going to teach you the tools and techniques of how to influence others.  You will discover more about praise and how to motivate people to the next level.  Influence Like A Brick - Interview with Ben Ward

Did you know that 80 percent of all new products fail or don't even come close to projected forecasts?3 Large corporations spend billions on focus groups to see if their product or service is viable. Do you want to know how to balance logic and emotion during the persuasion process?  Do you want to know how your prospect makes decisions?  Discover how to create a persuasive message that resonates with their heart and their mind.    What happens in the brain when we imagine the future? Join me for this week’s podcast on Persuasion IQ Skill #2: How Your Audience Thinks And Makes Decisions Offer - 111 Sales Hacks- Beta Special 90% Off- $385 Value - $37  More Info.    Buy Now

How Conflicting Beliefs Are Stalling Your Success Beliefs are only one of the pieces to a successful mindset.  I spent years monitoring, interviewing, and watching successful influencers.  What are their traits and characteristics?  What are they doing differently?  How is their mental programming making them more successful?   Join me for this week’s podcast on Persuasion IQ Skill #1 –   Mindset of Influential People. A new factor in success: a strategic mindset 111 Sales Hacks - Beta Special 90% Off - $385 Value - $37  More Info  & Buy Now    

I'd say now is the time to take a careful look at your personal development program.  Are there ways it can be enhanced?  Every day, you are either learning or deteriorating.  You are either closer to or farther away from your goals.  Learn to model the best in your field.  Find those who excel in your industry and benchmark what will work for you.  Pay the price to become an expert in your field. Don't settle for mediocrity. Salad or cheeseburger - Your co-workers shape your food choices Do you catch the keyword?  That keyword is change.  Personal development is the key to the knowledge to be successful, but then you have to create change in your lives to apply these new principles.  People actually love to change when it is done right.  People don’t always resist change.  Would you resist if I changed (increased) your income?  I don’t think so…  Join me for this week’s podcast on Why People Resist Change And How To Persuade Them. 111 Sales Hacks- Beta Special 90% Off - $385 Value - Only $37  More Info & Buy Now