To convince, start with reasons
When you present an important decision to your team. One way is to state as it is, If they don’t like it, explanations you give for that decision can sound like excuses. But if you state reasons that motivated your decision you make your answer a logical conclusion.
To Influence, show vulnerability first
Showing vulnerability by admitting that you don’t have all the answers, can foster a sense of connection and hearts love connection. Then, your vision can provide direction for the team.
Effective way To Give Feedback
structure your feedback: When ____[observation], I feel ____[emotion] because I’m needing some ____[universal needs]. Would you be able to ____[request]?
Stick to the 40-word rule
Take the time to prepare, so you can get straight to the point, and then stop speaking.
Storytelling is an essential part of your toolkit
Stories are powerful because they can tap into our emotions in a way that dry facts often can’t.
Ask for permission, Do I have your permission to...?
There is a very simple trick to get people to go along with what you want.
To coach, ask good questions
Every leader knows how tempting it is to jump in and solve other people’s problems for them. Instead Ask them goods, which will help them solve problems on their own.
say 'yes and' instead of 'no but'
By accepting an idea and adding more information, you encourage others to build on top of it, rather than tearing it down.
To convince, use following format ‘feel, felt, found’
I know how you feel. I felt the same way, and I found that____**[evidence that changed your mind]**
Be last one to speak
People are more likely to listen to your ideas if they feel they’ve been listened to.
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