Thursday, November 28, 2013

Spotlight on Influence

1. Is it better to be LOVED or Feared ?

The growing body of research suggests that the way to Influence -and to LEAD - is to begin with Warmth.
Warmth is the conduit of Influence: It facilitates trust and the Communication and absorption of ideas.

Even a small nonverbal signals-a nod, a smile, an open gesture-can show people that you are pleased to be in their company and attentive to their concerns. Prioritizing warmth helps you connect immediately with those around you, demonstrating that you hear them, understand them, and can be trusted by them.

"Before People decide what they think of your message, They decide what they think of you."

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