1. Know What You Want
What is your purpose in influencing others? In order to persuade others, you must have the end in mind.
2. Communicate
Communication is the key to influence. Clear and effective communication will lead others to your view point.
3. Reason with them
Explain your position. Focus on the answer to their burning question: “What’s in it for me?”
4. Pay them well
Money is always a motivator, isn’t it? It may be the easiest and quickest way to get what you want, but it sure can get expensive.
5. Remain Consistent
Stay the course regardless of the direction of the wind. If you flip-flop, it’s a sure way to destroy any influence you might develop or developed.
6. 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.
7. Be Passionate
Passion, alone, can persuade others. You can be just the flame they need to light their fire.
8. Hypnotize
Not literally, but through your charm and speech patterns. Remember that people want to please someone they admire and respect.
9. Compromise
Getting someone to do what you want often involves communication and negotiation. This is where you can take the “I’ll scratch your back and you scratch mine” approach.
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.
11. Be Patient
It may take several tries to convince others, so be patient, yet persistent.
12. Brand Yourself
People love brand power; they love creativity. Innovation. If you can brand yourself as the go-to guy or gal, others will spread the word about you. That’s influence!
13. Respect
You’re more likely to be heard if you’re respectful of others.
14. Understand the Point of View
Demonstrate that your point of view also reflects their beliefs, too.
15. 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.
16. Show Confidence
If you speak with confidence, people will trust your advice. This makes it easier to influence others to see things your way.
17. Be Authoritative
Speak using powerful, emotionally charged words to persuade others.
18. 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.”
19. Use Scarcity
People assign more value to objects and opportunities that come in limited quantities. So don’t try to influence others too often. If you do, it won’t seem genuine.
20. Admit Your Mistakes
If you’re wrong, admit it. People will remember you as being fair and honest.
21. Highlight Common Interests
Find a thread of common interest and build from there.
22. Practice
Any chance you get, practice the technique of persuasion. Practice really does make perfect!
23. Research
Ensure you do proper research on facts and figures to back up your view as much as you can.
24. Be Positive
Influence others with a sunny disposition and bring them hope.
25. Get Endorsements
People love to follow the trends set by others. Get someone notable to endorse you and you’re sure to influence masses.
In all, practice these principles with honesty, integrity, and passion. I believe they will not just make u an impact but they bring you more business. Go on and become a master of influence! Goodluck!
Sotonye Minaibiye is an incisive writer, talent guide, a counselor, a motivator and an impact strategist. You can post your comments but for questions, send it to macstands@gmail.com or visit www.macstands.blogspot.com and you will be on your way. GOODLUCK!
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