Most of the time you will be able to pick up that someone doesn’t agree with you, or will at least be able to get an inkling that something is wrong.
Which present you with a bit problem when it comes to attempting to influence someone you think is wrong.
How to Influence People Who Are WRONG!
Just make sure to look inside and discover how you are undermining your own attempts to influence, and do some soul searching. Then, get moving again!
Exercise on How to Influence People Who Are WRONG
Think of someone you are finding it difficult to influence:
- If you were in their shoes, why might you say no?
- What else might they know that could mean they are right to say no?
- How can you adopt a more objective position to the decision they need to make?
Influencing People Implementation
- As you go through the week, be on the lookout for people who disagree with you but are not saying as much.
- What makes you think they disagree?
- How does it make you feel, knowing they are silently disagreeing with you?
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