Five ways to improve your power to influence

Thu, Sep 15th 2011, 02:31 PM

If you are in a position that requires
you to get the cooperation of others you will be able to perform more
effectively if you increase your ability to influence others. Here are
some tips.

 

Developing rapport is crucial
when you are trying to sway others to be receptive to you and your ideas.
Rapport comes easily when you can find areas of common ground. Once
someone feels that you are more like them they begin to let their guard
down and more open to what you say.

 

Learning to skillfully phrase questions
can be a powerful tool. Always phrase your question to get the answer
you want. For instance, as a manager instead...

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