`Influence and Persuasion`
Colin Thompson
Managing Partner Cavendish/Author/International Speaker/Mentor/Partner
Leads to Success
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Success is the ability, first to recognise opportunity, second to form plans and strategies that leverage opportunity, third to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to execute those strategies for your success.
Influence and Persuasion Leads to Success
Successful leaders use their influence and persuasive skills to motivate their team members and ensure everyone is working toward the same vision. While influence and persuasion are both important leadership skills there are some key differences between them. If you aspire to be an effective leader in your organisation then learning how to increase your influence and to improve your persuasion skills will interest you to lead your team to success.
What is influence and what are the benefits?
Influence is a part of a person's identity. People often earn influence through their accomplishments, actions or social status. Professionals who have influence may have an easier time persuading other individuals to agree with them, work together toward a specific goal or take a desired action. Having influence can benefit you by:
Helping you develop strong relationships built on trust
Making it easier to achieve long-term goals
Improving your ability to lead an organisation
Increasing your confidence and self-esteem
Leading others to success
What is persuasion and what are the benefits?
Persuasion is the act of presenting a case in a way that changes another person's opinion, convinces them to believe certain information or motivates them to make a decision. Professionals who practice effective persuasion can convince others to agree with them or take a desired action. If you are skilled in the art of persuasion, you may even be able to convince other people to make quick decisions without taking the time to build a significant relationship or a sincere level of trust with them. Mastering persuasion can benefit you by:
Influence and Persuasion
Interpersonal skills
Developing your interpersonal skills can help you build confidence and make you feel more comfortable engaging in face-to-face interactions with other people. Professionals who have strong interpersonal skills may find it easier to initiate conversations, build rapport and connect with others on a meaningful level. To improve your interpersonal skills, pay attention to how other people in your workplace interact with each other and note with positive qualities you admire. Then, be thoughtful about the ways you can improve your own interactions.
Participating in engaging activities, stand up or networking events can also help you practice your interpersonal skills while having fun and meeting new people.
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Communication skills
Having strong communication skills can help you develop persuasive arguments and build your influence over time. To build a strong communication skill set, practice sharing your ideas clearly and concisely by using simple language and a vocabulary that is easy for others to understand. You can also pay attention to your facial expressions, body language and tone of voice when you are speaking with others. This can help you ensure your nonverbal cues align with the statements you make and help you engage with other people
What is the Difference Between Persuasion and Influence?
Persuasion refers to the altering of behaviour through reasoning, whereas, in the term influence, the change comes through the personality.
Both Persuasion and influence are great tools in the hands of any leader.
Though both seek to create a change in behaviour and attitudes, their methods are different.
While persuasion requires communication, influence works without any communication and the employees are motivated to do what the leader wants.
Influence is the compass and Persuasion is the map for the journey to your success, so follow your Leader to the Success.
`Influence and Persuasion`
Leads to Success
"Seek not to change the world, but choose to change your mind about the world. What you see reflects your thinking. And what you’re thinking, but reflects your choice of what you want to see."
— Quote from A Course in Miracles
Take a majestic oak tree. Some may see the tree as gift from God—a source of life, energy, and shade wrapped in magnificent beauty. Others see the annoying leaves that will litter their lawn in the fall, the roots that could damage their sidewalk, and the potential devastation of a single lightning strike. The tree isn’t any different. But the people who view it are remarkably different. And their lives will follow the very path of their perceptions. Choose to live life through optimal vision.
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