Episode 540 – Communication Habits Of Successful Speakers – Michael Hoeppner Interview As a salesperson, you know how crucial communication is. But have you ever stopped to think about common mistakes that could sabotage your presentations and cost you…
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Episode 540 – Communication Habits Of Successful Speakers – Michael Hoeppner Interview
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: bad delivery vs good content, call to action, communications expert, how to prepare, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, linguistic precision, Michael bay, Michael Hoeppner, never say um, one take away, out loud drafting, persuasion iq, presentation skills, speaking blunders, speaking habits of successful speakers, top speaking, when something goes wrong
Episode 539 – Mimic, Mirror or Merge: The Science Of Rapport
Episode 539 – Mimic, Mirror or Merge: The Science Of Rapport Sales isn’t about an excellent presentation – it’s also about how you read your potential customers. Body language is one of the most powerful tools in your persuasion…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: atmosphere, body language, energy, first impression, get the yes, hope, how to instantly connect, involvement, isopraxism, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, likeability, mirror and match, nlp, nonverbal, optimism, persuasion iq, rapport, speed to rapport, verbal, vibe, vocal, voice
Episode 538 – Destroy Rapport, Break The Mirror, And Increase Influence
Episode 538 – Destroy Rapport, Break The Mirror, And Increase Influence “Breaking the mirror” is a term used to describe how lawyers intentionally disrupt the psychological connection, or rapport, with a witness on the stand. That disconnect is also…
Episode 537 – The First Gatekeeper – The Reticular Activating System (RAS)
Episode 537 – The First Gatekeeper – The Reticular Activating System (RAS) The importance of the RAS in persuasion extends to various fields, from marketing and advertising to public speaking and education. By leveraging the power of the RAS,…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: activate RAS, atmosphere and persuasion, brain filter, brain stem, environment and sales, improve focus, kurt mortensen, latent learning, Latent Learning - How We Subconsciously Pick Up Information, Laws of charisma, neurons, observational learning, persuasion iq, program your mind, RAS, Reticular Activating, sensory, subconscious mind
Episode 536 – What Are The Top Complaints About Your Closing Skills – With Solutions
Episode 536 – What Are The Top Complaints About Your Closing Skills – With Solutions Influencers use closing skills to guide potential customers in making a decision. Effective closing skills ensure both the salesperson and the customer feel confident…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Being Too Pushy or Aggressive, closing skill, Failing to Address Concerns or Objections Properly, kurt mortensen, Lack of Follow-Up, Laws of charisma, Not Listening to the Customer’s Needs, Overpromising or Misleading Information, persuasion iq, Using Jargon or Overly Complex Language, what closing skills don’t work
Episode 535 – How To Borrow Credibility In A Low Trust World
Episode 535 – How To Borrow Credibility In A Low Trust World Credibility is based on 3 things: your knowledge, track record, and appearance. What it comes down to is that you are believable and have the expertise to…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: backfire, boomerang, borrow credibility, build trust, clicks and likes, confrontation effect, external surroundings, how to get quality testimonials, how to get testimonials, how to write testimonial, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, persuasion iq, political outrage, questions to ask, social media hate, use testimonials
Episode 534 – Get Your Game On With Dre Baldwin
Episode 534 – Get Your Game On With Dre Baldwin Researchers suggest that willpower and self-discipline can weaken after doing sequential tasks, much like an overused muscle strained to fatigue or a battery that has lost its charge. The…
Episode 533 – Why Your Compliments And Praise Backfire And Seem Manipulative
Episode 533 – Why Your Compliments And Praise Backfire And Seem Manipulative Praise and compliments can backfire or be disbelieved for several reasons, especially when perceived as fake or insincere. Here are the top 4 reasons why praise could…
Episode 532 – How To Persuade And Earn The Respect Of A Narcissist
Episode 532 – How To Persuade And Earn The Respect Of A Narcissist Identifying whether someone is a narcissist requires looking for key behaviors and personality traits that align with narcissistic tendencies Why You Should Sleep on it Before…
Episode 530 – Persuasive Pronouns – When to use I vs We vs You
Persuasive Pronouns – When to use I vs We vs You This Law of Persuasion states that the more skillful a person is in the use of language, the more persuasive they are. Words affect our perceptions, attitudes, beliefs,…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Basking in Reflected Glory, BIRG, emotional state, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, persuasion iq, Pronouns and Emotional Engagement, Reading Power Dynamics Through Pronouns, Reveal personality, Robert Cialdini, Understanding Pronouns and Their Impact on Sales, Using “you” and “we” effectively in leadership presentations
Episode 529 – Science Of Horror Movies – Turning Prospect Fear Into Focus
Science Of Horror Movies – Turning Prospect Fear Into Focus Fear comes from uncertainty, financial challenges, past experience, or the fear of making a wrong decision. So, how do you switch them from fear to focus? Horror films offer…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: anxiety, bluma zeigarnik, close minded, Curiosity, difference between fear and excitement, eq, fear, fear to friendly, focus, frustration, Horror films, how to use fear in persuasion, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, Make fear fun, nervous and presentations, persuasion iq, public speaking, suspense, turn fear into a sale, zeigarnik effect
Episode 528 – Mastering Nonverbal Cues: How to Instantly Connect or Disconnect With Anyone
Mastering Nonverbal Cues: How to Instantly Connect or Disconnect With Anyone Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time, closing a business deal, or deepening a personal relationship, your body language is crucial in establishing rapport and trust –…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: be more likable, better relationships, charm, create rapport, emotional intelligence, eq, instant connection, kurt mortensen, Law of Connectivity, Laws of charisma, nonverbal body language, people skills most important to keep job, product of the product, smile, touch and handshake, wow factor
Episode 527 – EQ Essentials: The Most Important Skills of Emotional Intelligence
EQ Essentials: The Most Important Skills of Emotional Intelligence EQ, or Emotional Intelligence, refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and influence your own emotions and the emotions of others. It is a crucial aspect of relationships, influence,…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Achievement Orientation, adaptability, are emotions contagious, conflict management, dealing with emotions, EI and leadership, emotional intelligence and sales, empathy, HBR defines EQ, influence, inspirational leadership, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, leverage emotions during sales, organizational awareness, outlook, people skills, Positive, self control, selling with EQ, teamwork
Episode 526 – Adapting your 1st Impression – Connect or Credibility?
Adapting your 1st Impression – Connect or Credibility? Have you ever witnessed someone lose their temper over a hotel room upgrade? It happened to me while traveling with a famous personal development speaker who shall remain nameless. After a…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: building trust, credibility, first impression, first thing in sales presentation, hbr, how break the ice, how start conversation, how to adapt influence, how to connect, how to start persuasion, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, people skills, persuasion iq, sales mistakes
Episode 520 – LENS Model of Law Enforcement Negotiation
LENS Model of Law Enforcement Negotiation Just showing up and winging it, destroys your confidence and ability to seal the deal. Preparation lays the foundation for a successful negotiation. Thorough preparation allows negotiators to understand their goals, identify their…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: active listening, body odor, empathy, eq, handling objections, kurt mortensen, Law Enforcement Negotiation Stairway, Laws of charisma, LENS model of negotiation, maximum influence, negotiation format, olfactory, persuasion iq, Propose Value-Based Solutions, rapport, sense of trust, smell and influence, solve, trust
Episode 518 – Double Dog Dissonance – Persuade Under the Radar
Double Dog Dissonance – Persuade Under the Radar The Law of Dissonance proves that people will naturally act in a manner that is consistent with their cognitions. What is a cognition? Our cognition is a mental process that uses…
Episode 517 – Stand Out, Get Noticed, Get The Appointment Or Get The Job Interview
Stand Out, Get Noticed, Get The Appointment Or Get The Job Interview We all need more appointments, and we all want more of them. How do we get more appointments or interviews? The key is to eliminate the things…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Customized resume and cover letter, Getting an appointment, Getting noticed, Henry ford salt food, How to become more memorable, How to get a job interview, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, mindset, networking, noticeable, persuasion iq, Research, Social media scrutiny, Standing Out
Episode 516 – Persuasion Mistakes, Influence Blunders, and Changes In Selling For 2024
Persuasion Mistakes, Influence Blunders, and Changes In Selling For 2024 Do you repel people? Are you being offensive, pushing too hard, or saying the wrong things? As I interview prospects who have said no, the responses I get are…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: aggressive, Bait And Switch, changes in selling, deception, influence blunders, kurt mortensen, Lack of knowledge, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, Overpromising, persuasion iq, persuasion mistakes, Poor communication skills, Poor follow-up, Pressure tactics, sales sins, sales tactics, Slow response times, trust low, vomit
Episode 515 – Who is a better persuader? Introverts, Extroverts, Ambiverts or Omniverts?
Who is a better persuader? Introverts, Extroverts, Ambiverts or Omniverts? Who’s the better persuader? Is it the lively Extroverts thriving on social energy? Or maybe the contemplative Introverts harnessing the power of introspection? Could it be the versatile Ambiverts,…
Episode 514 – Use Mirror Neurons To Influence Without Detection
Use Mirror Neurons To Influence Without Detection Twenty years ago, a team led by Giacomo Rizzolatti at the University of Parma in Italy made a radical discovery: mirror neurons. These specialized brain cells were found in Macaque Monkeys and…
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Episode 513 – Are You A Master Manipulator?
Are You A Master Manipulator? Recognizing manipulation can be easy to identify – if you know the signs. Listen to this episode too learn about some indicators that may indicate you are being manipulated. More feelings of misinformation more…
Episode 512 – The Fake News of Persuasion And Sales
The Fake News of Persuasion And Sales There is a big difference between a genuine question of concern and an “I’m done with you” objection. Is it a sign of interest or resistance? That is the key question. When…
Episode 511 -How Weather Affects Your Prospect’s Mood and Buying Desire – Using Meteoropathy
How Weather Affects Your Prospect’s Mood and Buying Desire – Using Meteoropathy Using meteoropathy (weather sensitivity) as a sales tool involves understanding and leveraging the impact of weather on individuals’ moods, behaviors, and purchasing decisions. Moods affect our thinking,…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: atmospheric conditions. high mood, atmospheric pressure, Effect of full moon and influence, Harold kelly, heat hypothesis, humidity, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, LOL, lunar phases, maximum influence, meteoropathic, meteorosensitive, meteropathy, mood and sales, mood matters, persuasion iq, precipitation, SAD, Seasonal affective disorder, sensitive to changes in weather, temperature, Weather Sensitivity
Episode 510 – How To Adjust Your Voice For Maximum Influence
How To Adjust Your Voice For Maximum Influence Voice plays a critical role in influence.[i] How we say the words we choose is just as important as the words themselves. Our voice is a powerful instrument that can motivate…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: accent, acoustic properties of speech, articulation, cadence, deeper voices more persuasive, intonation, Jonah Berger, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, paralanguage, paralinguistic persuasion, pauses, persuasion iq, pitch, rate or speed, rhythm, tone of voice, vocal cues, vocal features, vocal fillers, volume
Episode 509 – Melting the ICE of Resistance
Melting the ICE of Resistance Dealing with a manager who won’t give you the time of day and is distant can be challenging, but there are always tools you can use to improve the situation and create a more…
Episode 508 – Proven Ways To Get More Referrals – Even Without Asking
Proven Ways To Get More Referrals – Even Without Asking It is no secret that the easiest person to influence is someone referred or recommended to you or your company. The reality is that most of your business sales…
Episode 507 – How AI Is Out Persuading Sales People And How To Maximize For Influence
How AI Is Out Persuading Sales People And How To Maximize For Influence AI (Artificial Intelligence )has the potential to revolutionize the sales process and provide numerous benefits to salespeople. A new study found the AI can persuade a…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: apple newton, artificial intelligence better at persuasion, beta vs VHS, Cadillac cimeron, coke vs pepsi, emotion vs logic, google glass, intel, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, Microsoft zune, pepsi challenge, persuasion iq, see through fridge, Segway, using AI to sell
Episode 505 – Using Words To Read Your Prospect And Adapt Your Persuasive Presentation
Using Words To Read Your Prospect And Adapt Your Persuasive Presentation Hopefully, you have seen the Seinfeld episode about the Soup Nazi. Although the character in the show (modeled after a real person) is exaggerated for comedic effect, you…
Episode 504 – Offensive Persuasion Works – Sell Like The Soup Nazi
Offensive Persuasion Works – Sell Like The Soup Nazi Hopefully, you have seen the Seinfeld episode about the Soup Nazi. Although the character in the show (modeled after a real person) is exaggerated for comedic effect, you could use…
Episode 503 – New Psychology of Objections
New Psychology of Objectionse When you engage people in your message, objections are bound to arise. But fear not! Your ability to handle objections directly links to how deeply people connect with your words. Mastering the art of handling…
Episode 500 – The 10 Hottest Influence Tools For 2024
The 10 Hottest Influence Tools For 2024 Prejudging is one of the most devastating mistakes you can make because you really cannot judge a book by its cover. Many, many times, we find that the people who seem to…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: allure, appeal, charm, find purpose and passion, get more charisma, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, learn how to focus, magnetism, maximum influence, persuasion iq, pizazz, professional athletes, rizz, science of will power
Episode 499 – Edutainment, Engagement, and Energy
Edutainment, Engagement, and Energy Why Your Last Audience Said You Were Boring. Many factors can contribute to boredom and disinterest during a presentation. Avoid the blunders by creating content that is relevant and engaging Deliver the presentation with enthusiasm…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: allure, appeal, charm, find purpose and passion, get more charisma, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, learn how to focus, magnetism, maximum influence, persuasion iq, pizazz, professional athletes, rizz, science of will power
Episode 498 – John Lowry – Negotiation Made Simple
John Lowry – Negotiation Made Simple We all negotiate every day. Only 10% of business professionals who negotiate every day have taken negotiation training. The challenge is they estimate this has cost them millions of dollars. Who is paying…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: allure, appeal, charm, find purpose and passion, get more charisma, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, learn how to focus, magnetism, maximum influence, persuasion iq, pizazz, professional athletes, rizz, science of will power
Episode 497 – Do You Have The C Factor – ChaRIZZma, Charm and Confidence
Do You Have The C Factor – ChaRIZZma, Charm and Confidence So, is that power of charisma good or bad? I would say is gravity good or bad? Just like gravity, charisma is neutral. It is how you use…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: allure, appeal, charm, find purpose and passion, get more charisma, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, learn how to focus, magnetism, maximum influence, persuasion iq, pizazz, professional athletes, rizz, science of will power
Episode 496 – What Is Your RIZZ (Charisma) Ranking? PART 3
What Is Your RIZZ (Charisma) Ranking? PART 3 We live in a world where people are less trusting, more cynical, and full of skepticism. Corporate loyalty is a thing of the past. Belief in government has eroded away. Everyone…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: allure, appeal, charm, find purpose and passion, get more charisma, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, learn how to focus, magnetism, maximum influence, persuasion iq, pizazz, professional athletes, rizz, science of will power
Episode 495 – It’s Either Rizz (Charisma) or Fizz (Dull) #2
It’s Either Rizz (Charisma) or Fizz (Dull) #2 Do You Attract or Repel Others? It’s Either The Rizz or Fizz. The skill of charisma can propel you into leadership and success. When someone is charismatic, they can connect, bond,…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: allure, appeal, charm, find purpose and passion, get more charisma, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, learn how to focus, magnetism, maximum influence, persuasion iq, pizazz, professional athletes, rizz, science of will power
Episode 494 – Got The Rizz (Power of Charisma) PART 1
Got The Rizz (Power of Charisma) PART 1 Have you ever noticed how some people can lead without effort? People instantly like them and want to be around them. Have you seen them enter a room, and everyone notices?…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Charisma, charisma iq, confidence, get more presence, happiness, how to be more charismatic, humor, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, optimism, oxford dictionary, persuasion iq, rizz
Episode 493 – The Unknown And Forgotten Rules of Negotiation
The Unknown And Forgotten Rules of Negotiation When negotiating, you have to be prepared for anything. You need to know the ins and outs, the wants and needs of both sides. The more you prepare, the more knowledge you…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: conflicting styles, dumb is smart, easy issues first, EQ and negotiation, how deal with a manipulator, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, mindset, persuasion iq, power plays, silence, slow is fast, the game of negotiation, tools of a manipulative people, tools of negotiation, when to walk
Episode 492 – When Is It Time To Shut Up?
When Is It Time To Shut Up? Knowing when to shut up and stop talking in persuasion is a major blunder. Are you able to take their temperature, gauge their interest, or respond to their needs? Are you the…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: how know when to close the sale, is the prospect ready, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, non verbals, persuasion iq, talking to much, time to shut-up, verbals
Episode 491 – The Science and Mastery of Change – Interview With John Fisher
The Science and Mastery of Change – Interview With John Fisher You are trying to influence someone to change and improve their life. It will enhance every aspect of their life, BUT all you get is resistance. What is…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: change management, constructivist psychologist, George Kelly, getting change to stick, john fisher, kurt mortensen, Lao Tzu, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, motivation to change, obstacles to change, organizational change, personal change, persuasion iq, Tad James, time line therapy
Episode 465 -AI #2 – Insulting Compliments – Weighing the Pros and Cons of Charisma
AI #2 – Insulting Compliments – Weighing the Pros and Cons of Charisma Are you tired of feeling like your success is just out of reach? It’s time to unlock your full potential with the power of charisma! Charisma…
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Episode 455 – FOMO vs Trust – 10 Ways To Create Instant Action
FOMO vs Trust – 10 Ways To Create Instant Action FOMO or the fear of missing out, is human nature 101. When anyone feels their freedom to act or choose is restricted, they will attempt to restore it. With…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: automatic thought processes, beliefs and misconceptions, biases, contextual priming, feeling vs emotion, how to sell the brain, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, Passive Frame Theory, persuade the unconscious, Thinking Fast and Slow, unconscious processes, What is Unconscious and Conscious
Episode 454 – Brain Selling – How Current Brain Research Empowers You To Influence The Subconscious Mind
Brain Selling – How Current Brain Research Empowers You To Influence The Subconscious Mind We think we are logical creatures, but most of the time, we don’t know why we do what we do. The majority of influence involves…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: automatic thought processes, beliefs and misconceptions, biases, contextual priming, feeling vs emotion, how to sell the brain, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, maximum influence, Passive Frame Theory, persuade the unconscious, Thinking Fast and Slow, unconscious processes, What is Unconscious and Conscious
Episode 452 – Keys to Instant Courage – Fortune Favors The Bold (Brave)
Keys to Instant Courage – Fortune Favors The Bold (Brave) Having courage (or being brave) does not mean you don’t feel fear. It means you have the heart and emotional stability to face the fear and do what’s needed…
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Episode 440 – Increase Trust – How Will Power affects Character
Increase Trust – How Will Power affects Character You could have the greatest product in the world, but if there is no trust, there is no sale. Trust can be ambiguous, but certain things are pretty clear: 1) You…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Achievement Orientation, adaptability, are emotions contagious, conflict management, EI and leadership, emotional intelligence and sales, empathy, HBR defines EQ, influence, inspirational leadership, korn ferry, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, losing credibility, organizational awareness, outlook, people skills, persuasion iq, Positive, self control, selling with EQ, teamwork
Episode 439 – How to Instantly Connect With Anyone: Your First Impression – Rapport or Repel?
How to Instantly Connect With Anyone: Your First Impression – Rapport or Repel? Not only do charismatics use your gestures in the right way, they also have the ability to read and interpret nonverbal gestures. You can read people…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Achievement Orientation, adaptability, are emotions contagious, conflict management, EI and leadership, emotional intelligence and sales, empathy, HBR defines EQ, influence, inspirational leadership, korn ferry, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, losing credibility, organizational awareness, outlook, people skills, persuasion iq, Positive, self control, selling with EQ, teamwork
Episode 438 – Fine Tune Your EQ or Emotional Intelligence
Fine Tune Your EQ or Emotional Intelligence What makes someone successful? Why do some people achieve wealth while others don’t? How can we predict who will make it big, who will barely make ends meet, and who will fail?…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: Achievement Orientation, adaptability, are emotions contagious, conflict management, EI and leadership, emotional intelligence and sales, empathy, HBR defines EQ, influence, inspirational leadership, korn ferry, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, losing credibility, organizational awareness, outlook, people skills, persuasion iq, Positive, self control, selling with EQ, teamwork
Episode 434 – How Waiting (Lines, Emails, Products) Triggers Negative Behavior & Resistance
How Waiting (Lines, Emails, Products) Triggers Negative Behavior & Resistance Do you know how long waiting times affect persuasion? Do they bave a negative or positive influence? Listen now to see how waiting is either helping or hurting your…
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Episode 432 – Resisting Manipulation And GasLighting – The Dark Side of Influence
Resisting Manipulation And GasLighting – The Dark Side of Influence Do you think people are trying to flatter you into submission? Are they using manipulation tactics and want to know how to resist. Are you seeing signs of gaslighting…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: bully, coercion, dark side of influence, dark tricks of persuasion, first impressions, flattery, Guilt-tripping and projection, how to resist, intimidation, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, manipulation tactics, Moving the goalposts, signs of gaslighting, Triangulation, what is gaslighting, when sales become unethical, why people control and manipulate
Episode 426 – Resistance: Do You Create Your Own NO
Resistance: Do You Create Your Own NOs By adding Expectations to your persuasive toolbox, you can change your audience’s expectations of you—and their expectation of buying your product, service, or idea—and you will be infinitely more persuasive. Staring at…
Episode 425 – 3 Critical BUT Forgotten Sales And Persuasion Techniques
3 Critical BUT Forgotten Sales And Persuasion Techniques When you become a great Persuader, you will learn to love objections. You will understand that when people voice their objections, it indicates interest and shows that they are paying attention…
Episode 411 – Top Persuasion Mistakes/Blunders Of All Time #1
Top Persuasion Mistakes/Blunders Of All Time #1 Want to know the top persuasion mistakes? Want solutions to those influence blunders that are costing you money? 17 Things Keeping You From Getting Rich Join me for this week’s podcast cast…
Episode 410 – Nonverbals that Influence vs Body Language That Repels
How To Think On Your Feet: The Creative Art Of The Spontaneous, Impromptu Presentation Do you want to know more about your body language and how to use it to persuade with power? Did you know many of your…
Episode 409 – How To Think On Your Feet: The Creative Art Of The Spontaneous, Impromptu Presentation
How To Think On Your Feet: The Creative Art Of The Spontaneous, Impromptu Presentation Do you want to be able to think on your feet? Adjust your presentation on the fly? Adapt to your prospect and persuade them how…
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Episode 399 – Reading Body Language – What Your Arm Movement Says About You
Reading Body Language – What Your Arm Movement Says About You Influential people not only express themselves in positive nonverbal ways. They also use nonverbal behavior to captivate and persuade their prospects. During each encounter, Influential people are careful…
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Episode 393 – PQ Skill #8 – How To Sell Over The Phone – Tools to Persuade With Your Voice
PQ Skill #8 – How To Sell Over The Phone – Tools to Persuade With Your Voice Great persuaders are great communicators. Well-known motivational speaker and best-selling author Jim Rohn said it best: “When I learned how to effectively…
Episode 384 – Influence Like A Brick And Pluck The FUD – Interview with Ben Ward
Influence Like A Brick And Pluck The FUD – Interview with Ben Ward 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…
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Episode 382 – Persuasion IQ Skill #1 – Mindset of Influential People
Persuasion IQ Skill #1 – Mindset of Influential People 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…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: can you control your thoughts, conflicting beliefs, habit and success, how leaders think, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, no thought rent free, psychological edge of sales people, self discipline, strategic mindset, success mindset, successful sales brain, thoughts control emotion control actions, vision vs worry, what is your persuasion iq
Episode 381 – Why People Resist Change And How To Persuade Them
Why People Resist Change And How To Persuade Them 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…
Episode 378 – As Trust Erodes – Become Trustless
As Trust Erodes – Become Trustless Trust is critical in persuasion. Unfortunately, we live in a day and age when people are more skeptical and mistrustful than ever before. Twenty years ago, the mindset was: “I trust you; give…
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Episode 377 – How To Use Forensic Interrogation Techniques To Influence – Interview With Michael Reddinton
How To Use Forensic Interrogation Techniques To Influence – Interview With Michael Reddinton One of the major distinctions between mediocre persuaders and highly successful persuaders is the amount of talking they do and the number of questions they ask.…
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Episode 376 – How To Use Emotion, Mood And Vibe To Persuade A Jury Or Prospect – Robbie Crabtree Interview
How To Use Emotion, Mood And Vibe To Persuade A Jury Or Prospect – Robbie Crabtree Interview Learn how to be prepared to handle hecklers and those that will ask the tough questions. Learn to connect on a personal…
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Episode 198 – Raise Your Price, Work Less & Make More Money – Interview with Dave Negri
Raise Your Price, Work Less & Make More Money – Interview with Dave Negri Using “pricing” as a marketing strategy is often overlooked by entrepreneurs. It may be a little scary, but sometimes all you need is a higher…
Episode 197 – TEFAMA – How The Brain Works
TEFAMA – How The Brain Works Thoughts Control Actions I have already spoken at length about the necessity of positive mental programming and the initial steps one must take to put this powerful tool into practice. Great persuaders gain…
Posted in Podcasts Tagged with: amy cuddy, how the brain works, kurt mortensen, Laws of charisma, power poses, presence, thoughts and subconscious mind, thoughts control emotions
Episode 196 – Anthony Iannarino – Becoming The Trusted Advisor
Anthony Iannarino – Becoming The Trusted Advisor What Is Not Advice Your product is not advice. Nor is your service. Nor are the solutions that you happen to sell. The features, benefits, and advantages of what you sell are…
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