Maximize Your Influence

Crazy times right now where people just can’t get along or even have a discussion about society or politics.  Most people forget that the human brain needs to be right. It is hard for us to admit we are wrong.  Even if we are shown proof that we are wrong. We are programmed to justify what we are doing or thinking is right and avoid taking responsibility when things go wrong. It is easier for us to find ways to prove ourselves right (even when we are wrong) then to admit why we are wrong.  Why are we so divided by our beliefs?  Do you want to discover additional insights and techniques on how to persuade others during a conflict?  Do you know what to do when someone does a persuasion sucker punch?   If you want to get more persuasion tools - listen to this week’s podcast on The Persuasion Sucker Punch – Blinded Sided By Rhetoric. 

Are you a Seinfeld fan?  Have you seen the episode of the close talker?  Is that you?  Are you sure?  Do you know others that consistently violate your space?  Let’s talk about proxemics or the science of space. Do you want to discover additional insights and techniques on space, touch, handshakes and what repels others?   If you want to get more persuasion tools - listen to this week’s podcast on How Space, Touch, and Proxemics Can Attract or Repel Your Prospect.  

It is impossible to talk about time management and not end up talking about procrastination. Why is the tendency to procrastinate so prevalent? We know it does us no good, and yet it plagues even the best of us. Putting things off until the last minute never gives the best results.  Tell tale signs your coworkers despise you Do you want to know additional insights and techniques on how to manage your time and accomplish more during the day.  Every thought maybe a few tweaks to your day can dramatically increase your income?  If you want to know more than listen to this week’s podcast on  How to accomplish 10x more in half the time.

Do you want to know additional insights and techniques on how to program your mind for success?  How to thrive in strange and different times?  If you want to know more than listen to this week’s podcast with my guest Chad Hymas.  Discover your motivation, renew your hope, and be inspired by the Phil Mickelson Story.

I am not going to be politically correct today.  I know it is not fair.  I know we should not judge, I am here to help you with reality.  Everyone judges your online photo and some things you can fix – some you can’t. Focus on the things you can improve and don’t worry about the rest.  Let's talk about the Halo Effect. It operates by making one positive characteristic of a person alter other people's overall perception of him. Because of this halo effect, people automatically associate traits of kindness, trust, and intelligence with people who appear attractive. Food psychologists eyeball cereal characters 16 Tricks To A More Attractive Profile Pic [Backed By Science!] www.photofeeler.com Do you want to know additional tips and tricks on how to appear more attractive?  Do you understand how to make your online pic more persuasive?  If you want to know these key elements of your online pic/image then listen to this week’s podcast on Are You Persistent or A Pain In The Butt? Plus Photo Persuasion Hacks. 

Influential people have excellent communication skills that captive, inspire and rivet the audience.  They can articulate their vision and make that vision come alive in the audience’s mind.  It is like listening to a movie, they have created a mental picture so strong that it feels real.  Why some people lie to appear more honest Do you want to know how to use Edutainment (Education + Entertainment) in your presentations?  Do you understand how to implement Gamification during a persuasive encounter?  How to do you keep your prospect engaged and listening while you are influencing?  If you want to know these key elements of a great presentation then listen to this week’s podcast on How Edutainment and Gamification Are Used to Deliver Influential and Engaging Presentations.

How do great persuaders prepare their minds for success?   The mental aspect of the game is one of the most important (and usually most neglected) traits of success. This mind training or self-persuasion is what gives great persuaders the psychological edge.  It's true that "you'll only achieve it once the mind believes it."  By "programming" our minds, we dictate our future. It's just that simple. Why Cognitive Load is Hurting Your Conversions I take a deeper dive into mental training and mindset on this week’s podcast.  I also explore if the Law of Attraction is real and if the movie “The Secret” really works.  If you are wondering why success and wealth are taking so long – this is your missing link.  Click here for this week’s podcast – Using Law of Attraction to Motivate and Persuade Yourself And Others

One of the very best ways to establish and maintain rapport is to be a good listener. Most of us hear—but don’t know how to listen. Listening is one of those skills that gets a lot of lip service, but we still stink at it. We think we know all about it and therefore are already good at it. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Studies show that poor listening skills still account for 60 percent of all misunderstandings.  Is being generous the next beauty trend? Get to understand how to influence below the radar and directly into the brain on this week’s podcast – Why 95% of Persuasion and Influence Involves a Subconscious Trigger.

Closing skills were the big thing when the internet did not exist.  Back when a persuader had to explain your product/service from A to Z.  We were taught that closing skills were all you needed. If you did not persuade enough people, you had to learn more closing skills. Being a selfish jerk doesn’t get you ahead, research finds Listener Email Link:  Want a list of closes that still work?  How to deal with people that are jerks?  Get up to speed how opening and closing the sale has changed.  Then join me on this week’s podcast – Closing vs Opening the Sale: Proven and Old School Closing Techniques

"Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another." -Napoleon Hill Learn more public speaking and critical business skills.  Find out what Bill Gates and Warren Buffet claim to be the most important skills you need to master to be successful in life and business.  Join me this week’s podcast  - What Bill Gates and Warren Buffet Say Is The Most Critical Business Skill.