Persuasion is the ability to plead, inculcate, influence, advice, entreat and expostulate other people to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives so as to cause them to believe whatever you table in front of them.
However, having this skill and making use of it to its optimal value will improve your social, business, relationship and educational lives.
Below are the seven super ways I recommend for you;
v BE NICE AND FRIENDLY:
Exchange of smiles and making sincere complements can go a long way to brighten up and raise the spirits of your partners is it in school, camps, church, and mosque or at your place of work. Always make sure they feel you would lend a hand whenever they need your support. This is very important as it would tend them to be more receptive, trust and respect you.
v ENTER THEIR WORLD:
You must be able to understand them very well. Set aside your personal interest and focus on them totally. Observe the way they act, how they speak, and how they think. If they speak at low pace, do so. If they fold their arms while they talk, do so. In essence, you are practically copying them. This method is known as mirroring. In due time, the people who you mirror will subconsciously feel more comfortable with you. But take note, do this with caution so they don’t interpret it as mockery.
v CONSISTENCY:
This technique rests on your ability to remain consistent with whatever you have promised. People who say one thing and then do another are generally unaccepted. In order to be accepted, you must stick to your words. It puts honour and integrity on your side. The more the person values these concepts in you, the more he/she will stick to your words. This works like magic and you can use it to your advantage.
v PROVIDE THEM WITH UNDENIABLE PROOF OR EVIDENCE:
This is very important. Explain to them how your opinions or ideas could be more efficient and effective enough to break even once implemented. Show them undeniable proofs that your opinions or ideas are the best, by the way of testimonials, and a detailed comparison against your competitors. Make sure all your dealings here are true and verifiable.
v GREED PAVES WAY:
It is evident that 70% of people are greedy. But when it comes to persuasion skills, greed is not something to frown upon. It’s something you use to get people aright where you want them. For instance, if you are into buying and selling, get people to buy your products by way of complements. Let them know the benefits of your product in their homes.
v ALWAYS USE THE WORD “because”:
It has become evident that the use of “because” in most of our sentences is low. Though, it is majorly used in writings.
Ponder on this scenario; you have been constantly living up to your spouse’s expectation but all of sudden things changed. An argument aroused and you want to plead for another chance. Instead of saying; “please give me another chance” say it this way; “please I deserve another chance because I always reached your expectations”. That word alone gives you an air of maturity and credibility that will always work to your advantage.
v SATISFY THEIR PRESENT NEED AND WANTS:
If you are self centered, I beseech you to stop it. It doesn’t go well with persuasion. Before a proposal of yours can be accepted by your colleagues or business partners, you will have to prove to them that it will provide more advantages to them than you. If you can concentrate more on their desires, needs, expectations and interests, then you would satisfy their cravings for attention. It would really show that you care about them. Then, a mutual trust and respect would be established.
This is the most important thing to note when persuading anyone. No matter how close you are to becoming like them or how compelling your evidence is, if it doesn’t satisfy the “WHAT CAN I BENEFIT FROM IT?” TEST, your persuasion endeavours will not produce satisfactory results!!!
