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When Persuading Others – Opposition is Good

Have you ever tried to persuade someone to your way of thinking only to be confronted by heavy opposition? Although it may sound illogical, opposition can actually be a good thing when trying to influence and persuade others.
Every time we are engaged in an attempt to influence someone we need to evaluate whether that person [...]

The Most Powerful Word in the English Language

I want to talk today about the most powerful word in the English language. It has only three letters. It is the word Why.
Often when we are in a situation where we need to influence and persuade someone to see our point of view or to carry out some task, the other person will have [...]

Are You a Conversation Hijacker?

A hijacker is someone who seizes control of a plane or a car or even a conversation. Are you one of them?
I spotted a hijacker recently. It was at a social gathering of neighbors and friends. It was interesting for me to observe the people there and how they interacted with each other. I noticed [...]