Sticky Message In thinking about how to make a sticky message, picture that last time you stepped in gum. The moment it happened, I doubt it registered. But as you continued to step forward, that sinking feeling sets in: there’s gum on your shoe. It sticks as you walk and you feel the tension between …
By this point, you’ve got your vision and are ready to change the world. But do you know how to communicate that vision to others, and how to get them to buy into the idea? Here’s a few ideas on how to do just that. First, make sure you actually know what your members and …
What holds you back? Is it fear? You might be afraid to embrace new technology, because you’re set in the old ways. Or maybe it’s uncertainty; uncertainty that you can handle the challenges ahead, or that the direction you’re heading is the right one. I understand that. Arianna Huffington puts it well: “We need to …
This is the first post in a series this month covering the use of technological innovation in persuasion and leadership. Perhaps no president is as well-known in popular culture as John F. Kennedy. Though he is remembered, perhaps primarily, because of his untimely death at the hand of an assassin, his rise to the highest …
In seeking to persuade others, it’s important to make a plan before you jump write in. If you’ve ever needed to deliver a speech off the cuff, I’m sure you’ve run into trouble. Without forethought, we often fail to package our speeches in the best possible way, and that’s ok. But when we know we …
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This is the second of a series this month that examines persuasive leadership through public speaking. The president representing this trait is Abraham Lincoln, which can be viewed here. The previous article can be found here. In the last blog, we delved into the Five Canons of Rhetoric, considering how each plays an important role in …
This is the first of a three-part series this month that examines persuasive leadership through public speaking. The president representing this trait is Abraham Lincoln, which can be viewed here. One of my favorite graduate school classes was on rhetorical theory. I found comfort in a basic structure for persuading. Though, it’s about more than …
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This is the second in a series of posts that will outline the persuasive tactics of ten presidents, focusing on a specific trait for each respective leader. The first, Lyndon B. Johnson, can be found here. In this month of persuasive leadership, we’ll be taking a look at the rhetorical skill of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln, …
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This is the last of a three-part series this month that focuses on leadership in persuasive communication through one-on-one interactions. The first article is here. The second article is here. In talking with human resource officers, COOs, CEOs and other corporate leaders about areas needing improvement within their organizations, communication almost always bubbles up. This need …
This is the second of a three-part series this month that focuses on leadership in persuasive communication through one-on-one interactions. The first article is here. We talk about “building relationships” so often that it has become trite. It’s a catchy phrase that’s overused and misunderstood. Having said that, it’s still extremely valuable as you lead …
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