Category Archives: Influence

I’m so amped up about your ability to persuade and influence this year!  I’m offering my PowerPersuasion(tm) Course to facilitate your growth and potential. Here’s what some previous attendees have to say about it. “Best course for people who are … Continue reading →

I found an interesting study in influence and how the factor of “gut feeling” is tied to our acceptance of information being presented to us. This new research looks at one form of influence – teaching, and one controversial topic … Continue reading →

It’s a new year! Time to set goals, make resolutions…or not.  However you do it, there’s a lot of focus on making changes whenever that calendar turns over to a new year. Would you like to be able to influence … Continue reading →

You’re in a prospect’s office, and you look around as you usually do for things to comment on and build rapport.  Only one problem!  You can’t relate to anything you see.  S/he has horses, you have dogs.  You’re not a … Continue reading →

The first rule of changing minds is to keep your message short, sharp, and simple. People tend to respond less well to long convoluted arguments, according to Kevin Dutton, Ph.D., author of Split-Second Persuasion: The Ancient Art & New Science … Continue reading →

Steve Pavlina had an interesting post recently about Commitment, and what it really means.  http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/10/what-is-commitment/ This goes well with my video on the Commitment Principle.  If you haven’t seen it yet, go to this post.

My latest video talks about the Commitment & Consistency Principle, one of the 6 most powerful laws of influence.  Check it out and let me know what you think! Commitment & Consistency Principle