5 Ways to Change Someone's Mind. An expert recently claimed that knowing--and using-- a few simple rules can help you change the minds of other people.
The first rule of changing minds is to keep your message short, sharp, and simple. People tend to respond less well to long convoluted arguments, according to Kevin Dutton, Ph.D., author of Dutton's book isn't itself a short or oversimplified how-to book. Dutton, a psychologist and research fellow at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion at Cambridge Univesity, fills out each of his points with numerous clarifying (and often amusing) examples and anecdotes from every nook and corner of social psychology. The crux of Dutton's message is contained in his five elements, made easy to remember with the acronym .
IMPLICITY: Keep your message short, sharp, and simple to convince people it's true. ERCEIVED SELF-INTEREST: Con men agree it's the key to getting us to do something we didn't think we wanted to. As I read , I had a question about good versus evil . A Feel-Good Theory: A Smile Affects Mood - New York Times. 9 Useful Strategies to Dealing with Difficult People at Work. Ever encountered someone who frustrates you so much that you feel like you want to pull your hair, jump around the room and just scream out loud? You’re not alone.Over the years, I’ve encountered my fair share of difficult people. People who don’t turn their work in as promised, people who don’t show up for meetings, people who stick vehemently to their views and refuse to collaborate, people who push back on work that they’re responsible for – and more. Even as I run my own business, I work on collaboration projects and there are times where there are difficulties in getting a consensus because everyone is so firm in their views.
Years ago, I used to get bothered and worked up over such situations. I’d think, “Why are these people being so difficult?” After a while, I learned that these people are everywhere. So rather than turn to some drastic decisions each time, why not equip yourself with the skills to deal with them? Be calm. Understand the person’s intentions. Don’t stop now. 7 Strategies for Introverts (by Introverts) to Ignite Socializing Skills.
Life, to me, is all about human connections.
No, it’s not so much about the “professional networking” aspect or building a social media network full of fans and promoters. Even in our increasingly tech-laden world, it’s those pure, totally uninhibited, simply “human” face-to-face connections that mean the absolute most in life. There’s something so unique and special about the bonds we forge over laughter and smiles, as well as those shared over tears and during moments of adversity when communities unite to overcome sorrow. However, if you’re more of an “introvert” like me and not a Type-A, extroverted personality, those human connections feel a bit tougher to come by. I’d rather listen that talk, ask questions than rattle off answers. Are you the same way? “I have to force myself to get out there. Honestly, what would we do without the wisdom of Nike’s infamous catch-phrase?
Get creative and push yourself to extend your boundaries. “Warmth. “Speak to one stranger per day!