Think Like An Ethical Persuasion Expert
Many years ago, I went to visit Tim, one of my closest friends and his fiery, red headed, girlfriend, Nancy, in their high rise apartment. Right away I noticed an unusual tension in the air. As it turned out, Tim and Nancy had been arguing. Nancy’s face was flush [...]Can You Remain Silent?
Martin Luther King Jr. once said,“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” In America we enjoy the inalienable rights of our citizenship which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our freedoms as Americans are the envy of people around the...Elegantly Influencing Others
On any given day, we have a myriad of opportunities to elegantly influence the people in our lives. Each and every opportunity holds itself out to us with a question. “What will you do with me this time?” Enjoy it? Share it!A Person of Influence Seeks First to Understand
In today’s society, we have the ability to quickly and easily communicate with people, in real time around the world. As a result, we can tap into the thinking of diverse perspectives on any topic. Sometimes the topic leads to casual conversation, constructive criticism, humorous retorts, or passionate...One Web 2.0 Influence Mistake People Make that Hurts Their Credibility
As you might imagine, I’m continually monitoring how companies, organizations, and people are using subconscious tools of influence in Web 2.0. As a result of that focus, I’ve noticed effective and ineffective uses of subconscious influence by each of these groups. However, I’m only...

















































