Do You Have the Power to Influence?
I put out a report on Communicating with Power and Influence and I just wanted to add a few things to that to help you with this skill. You can get the free report at http://blog.thejourneyweave.com/2010/01/07/are-you-ready-to-learn-and-communicate-with-power-and-ifluence.aspx if you have not yet recieved yours.
This can help you in your marriage or on your job etc. Below are some competences and some developmental tips.
Finetune presentations to appeal to the listener
Are masterful storytellers, grabbing the attention of others and imparting information that grabs attention and makes people want to hear more
Are ineffective in persuading or convincing others of a common vision and direction
Are unable to successfully defend their ideas if challenged
Fail to inspire confidence or earn respect
Identify influence opportunities; discuss influencing strategies with others (especially those who are skilled at influence); listen and be open to learning new approaches to communicating with others about these opportunities
Identify what motivates others, and craft a message that appeals to those motivations
Be clear about what exactly you want to influence, and plan your messages ahead of time
Use data, statistics, and endorsements from credible, respected authorities to help make your case.
Make your thinking transparent – there are undoubtedly good reasons for your proposal
This can help you in your marriage or on your job etc. Below are some competences and some developmental tips.
Influence Skills
wielding effective tactics for persuasion
People with this competence
Finetune presentations to appeal to the listener
Are masterful storytellers, grabbing the attention of others and imparting information that grabs attention and makes people want to hear more
People lacking this competence
Work independently and at times, against the group
Are ineffective in persuading or convincing others of a common vision and direction
Are unable to successfully defend their ideas if challenged
Fail to inspire confidence or earn respect
Development tips
Identify influence opportunities; discuss influencing strategies with others (especially those who are skilled at influence); listen and be open to learning new approaches to communicating with others about these opportunities
Learn how to develop a rapport with others so they will be more open to your communications Know when to be assertive, when to make suggestions and when to ask questions.
Identify what motivates others, and craft a message that appeals to those motivations
Be clear about what exactly you want to influence, and plan your messages ahead of time
Develop ways of expressing what you want to say at key points in an influencing conversation
Use data, statistics, and endorsements from credible, respected authorities to help make your case.
Make your thinking transparent – there are undoubtedly good reasons for your proposal
“There is only one way to get anybody to do anything. And that is by making the other
person want to do it.”
Brian Tracy 
Posted by Kim Powell at 1/17/2010 6:06 AM 
Categories: communication
Tags: vision developmental tips influence storyteller motivate inspire communication
Categories: communication
Tags: vision developmental tips influence storyteller motivate inspire communication
Keep them coming Kim ! This is Great stuff!!
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