If all my talents and powers were to be taken from me by some inscrutable Providence, and I had my choice of keeping but one, I would unhesitatingly ask to be allowed to keep the power of speaking, for through…
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Episode 154 – 3 More Keys to Persuasive Presentations
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Persuasion Tool #1 – FITD
FITD is a persuasion technique through which a persuader helps a prospect comply to a bigger request by using a smaller request first. This concept was first researched by Freedman and Fraser. Persuasion Tool #1 Manuscript – FITD…
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Episode 121 – Get Prospects To Persuade Themselves
Leon Festinger formulated the “theory of cognitive dissonance” at Stanford University. He asserted, “When attitudes or beliefs conflict with our actions, we are uncomfortable and motivated to try to change.” Festinger’s theory sets the foundation for the Law of Dissonance.…
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Episode 82 – Why We Do Things We Don’t Want To Do
A recent study published by Psych Central discusses how to make new habits stick. The article goes over a variety of techniques that will dramatically increase your chances of implementing new habits. Check it out here. On episode 82, Kurt…
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