Using meteoropathy (weather sensitivity) as a sales tool involves understanding and leveraging the impact of weather on individuals' moods, behaviors, and purchasing decisions.    Moods affect our thinking, judgment, and willingness to say yes. When the person you are trying to persuade is in a good mood, they are more likely to accept your offer. The opposite is also true. If they're not in a good mood, chances are much higher they won't bite. This is a huge advantage to you when it comes...

Voice plays a critical role in influence.[i]  How we say the words we choose is just as important as the words themselves. Our voice is a powerful instrument that can motivate the troops or lull them to sleep. There is a vast difference between presenting and persuading, informing and influencing, and communicating and convincing. How the voice persuades What are the other areas of vocal variety or paralinguistics?  There still is another 3 critical areas of adapting your voice to become...

Dealing with a manager who won’t give you the time of day and is distant can be challenging, but there are always tools you can use to improve the situation and create a more positive working relationship. On this episdode we will discuss some techniques to consider. Rethinking Groupthink It's important to remember that you may not be able to change your manager's behavior immediately, but you can control how you respond to it. Sometimes, we can’t control a prospect who is resistant, a...

It is no secret that the easiest person to influence is someone referred or recommended to you or your company.  The reality is that most of your business sales should be based on referrals. Here are the 3 best ways to get your prospect to want to give you referrals. Listen to this episode to hear some of the top reasons. The Energizing Effect of Humor You can create a positive experience for your customers by encouraging them to share information about their networks, and give you more...

AI (Artificial Intelligence )has the potential to revolutionize the sales process and provide numerous benefits to salespeople. A new study found the AI can persuade a salesperson by almost 82 percent! 9 Tips To Improve Your Concentration This study conducted by Swiss and Italian academics revealed that OpenAI’s GPT demonstrates higher persuasive capabilities in debates compared to humans. Chewing Gum: Cognitive Performance, Mood, Well-Being, and Associated Physiology By leveraging AI...

Using metaphors in persuasion can help create vivid mental images, evoke emotions, and make your message more memorable and persuasive. Stories are always the best, but the next best thing is a good metaphor.  Facts and figures light up 2 parts of the brain; metaphors can light up 4 parts.  That is double the impact of the statistics you are using. To Grasp Metaphors, Our Brains Get Touchy-Feely Metaphors are influential because they enhance understanding, evoke emotions, and persuade...

The Law of Verbal Packaging states that the more skillful a person is in the use of language, the more persuasive they will be. We persuade people based on the words we use. Words affect our perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, and emotions. The words we use in persuasion make all the difference in the world. Lack of focus doesn’t equal lack of intelligence — it’s proof of an intricate brain Join me for this week’s podcast on Using Words To Read Your Prospect And Adapt Your Persuasive...

Hopefully, you have seen the Seinfeld episode about the Soup Nazi.  Although the character in the show (modeled after a real person) is exaggerated for comedic effect, you could use a few techniques to influence. Here are some potential strategies you could use from the Soup Nazi character on Seinfeld to persuade and influence. The Anchoring Effect and How it Can Impact Your Negotiation The key is not to offend your prospect, but to adapt these strategies that create value and a positive...

When you engage people in your message, objections are bound to arise. But fear not! Your ability to handle objections directly links to how deeply people connect with your words. Mastering the art of handling objections isn't just a skill – it's the key to becoming an unstoppable force of persuasion! Selling Kids On Veggies When Rules Like Clean Your Plate Fail vegetable As you embark on your journey to becoming a Power Persuader, you'll come to embrace objections as opportunities. Why?...

Using guilt and shame is fast and easy.  They could be doing it both consciously and unconsciously. Sometimes it is the only tool they know how to use.  It could backfire on them, but can we use guilt and shame to persuade ethically.  The answer may surprise you – YES you can. Shame: The Quintessential Emotion Guilt vs. Shame: How Are They Different It's essential to recognize that the use of guilt and shame as persuasive tactics can have negative consequences, including emotional...

Prejudging is one of the most devastating mistakes you can make because you really cannot judge a book by its cover. Many, many times, we find that the people who seem to be the least likely candidates are the ones who become a big part of your business. Join me for this week’s podcast #500 with Freebies and fun stuff.  This podcast will focus on The 10 Hottest Influence Tools For 2024.   Get the latest research, studies and statistics on the new secrets of persuasion.  Power Of...

Why Your Last Audience Said You Were Boring. Many factors can contribute to boredom and disinterest during a presentation.   Avoid the blunders by creating content that is relevant and engaging  Deliver the presentation with enthusiasm and incorporating visual aids.  Be aware of the audience's needs and encourage interaction with the audience.   Join me for this week’s podcast on Edutainment, Engagement, and Energy.  You will discover that there is no such thing as a boring topic,...

We all negotiate every day.  Only 10% of business professionals who negotiate every day have taken negotiation training.  The challenge is they estimate this has cost them millions of dollars.  Who is paying for these mistakes?  Usually, the companies that employ them.  Entrepreneurs know this will just cost them income. Join me for this week’s podcast interview with John Lowry.  We will focus on Negotiation Made Simple.  Discover how to structure a negotiation and what questions to ask...

So, is that power of charisma good or bad?  I would say is gravity good or bad?  Just like gravity, charisma is neutral.  It is how you use the power that will define you as good or bad.  Some say Adolf Hitler, Charles Manson, Mussolini had charisma.  Sure they did have many of the tools of charisma.  6 Questions Reveal How Charismatic You Are There are many cases of someone who had some of the skills of charisma and they used them in an unethical way.  Let’s think about this.  You could...

We live in a world where people are less trusting, more cynical, and full of skepticism.  Corporate loyalty is a thing of the past.  Belief in government has eroded away.  Everyone around us is confused, overwhelmed, and more difficult to influence and lead.  Now more than ever, charisma is a vital and critical life skill.  Can charisma be taught? Tests of two interventions. Restaurant Tap Water Test Joke The challenge is that some think they have the Rizz (charisma) but don’t.  Just...

Do You Attract or Repel Others? It’s Either The Rizz or Fizz.   The skill of charisma can propel you into leadership and success.  When someone is charismatic, they can connect, bond, and lead everyone and anyone.  Charisma allows you to be more efficient and effective.  Think about this.  It could be you if others aren’t responding to you or your influence.  Sure we like to say it is them, but when you do not influence others, are empowered by you, or even want to help you – it is you....

Have you ever noticed how some people can lead without effort?  People instantly like them and want to be around them.  Have you seen them enter a room, and everyone notices?  Have you seen people always get what they want, and everyone around them wants to give it to them?  How do they command attention and influence with everyone they meet?  This is the power of charisma, and you will see that charisma can and must be learned. Rizz is Oxford's word of the year for 2023   Charisma is the...

When negotiating, you have to be prepared for anything.  You need to know the ins and outs, the wants and needs of both sides.  The more you prepare, the more knowledge you have, and the better deal you will get. How to Spot a Manipulator in 5 Seconds or Less Negotiation is part of everyday life.   As they say - You deserve what you negotiate.   The challenge is negotiation has changed.   Many people are using some old-style, outdated, cheesy tactics that need to be retired. Join me for...

Knowing when to shut up and stop talking in persuasion is a major blunder.  Are you able to take their temperature, gauge their interest, or respond to their needs?  Are you the data dumper (Vomit) and overwhelming them with too much information?  What signs or signals are you looking for when wrapping it up and asking for their business? When Is It Time To Shut-Up? By paying attention to these cues, you can determine exactly when it is time to close the sale or get the yes.  You must...

You are trying to influence someone to change and improve their life.  It will enhance every aspect of their life, BUT all you get is resistance.  What is going on?  How can you get others to accept worthwhile positive change that will benefit them? Where does this resistance come from?  Let’s explore this resistance and those common reasons why people may resist positive change. For more info about John visit his website here. Want to get others to want to change?  Want to make change...

Influencing and motivating children requires a different set of persuasion tools.  Their brain is not fully developed until they are 25.  This means you have to adapt to their way of thinking and adjust your influence tools to them. Why Do Teenagers Take More Risks Want more tips and techniques on How to Persuade Kids, Teenagers, And Those Without Frontal Lobes?  Join me for this week’s podcast, where you will discover the ten specific tools you can use to persuade those younger people,...

How do you build value so you don’t have to fight on price?  Only rookies fight on price.  We all know you get what you pay for – so why is everyone fighting on price when only 6 percent of our purchases are based on price? If they say it is too expensive – you have blown your presentation.  So, how do you create value or demonstrate the benefits of our product or service?  Here are a few ways to get started on your path to sell value, not price. Do you build the value or vomit the features...

I know you love to use Powerpoint.  Those slides make everything so much easier, and you won’t forget anything.  You don’t need as much preparation time, BUT your audience hates it, and it is not persuasive. Let’s discuss the top 3 complaints about Powerpoint and how to fix them. So, Why Did Jeff Bezos Ban Powerpoint From His Meetings?  Do you want to know more about the science of visuals and how to rock a presentation using PowerPoint and being persuasive?  Death by PowerPoint Join me...

Have you noticed the dramatic changes in presentations, communication, and training?  The focus used to be on education.  The latest research reveals that we need to spend more time grabbing your audience’s attention and maintaining their interest. Creating and delivering persuasive presentations can be challenging.  Anyone can inform, but is it influential?  Does your message have an impact?  Is it too complicated?   Join us for this week’s podcast on Quickly Simplify Your Message - Davina...