January 13, 2009

4 Step Formula for Persuasive Writing

Persuasive writing follows a simple four part formula that, when executed properly, will persuade your reader to take the desired action you want them to. Your persuasive writing should contain these four elements: attention, interest, desire, action. When you keep it simple, it is very effective, especially in writing.

Attention
This is simply getting your reader’s attention. It is something that involves them personally. Get straight to the point with something that will grab their attention and make they want to read further. For instance, ask them a question, tell them something specific about a recent meeting or phone call the two of you had or share a relevant Read More...

January 9, 2009

How Sales Pros Take Control

by Chris Lytle from Monster Career Advice

Sales pros aren’t the only ones who can offer valuable lessons in the art of persuasion. I saw a great sales job in the Tampa airport by a person who probably didn’t even see himself in sales. It was an airport security person who did a masterful job of crowd control.

We had an 8 a.m. flight from Tampa to Toronto. That meant a 5:45 a.m. taxi to an already crowded Tampa airport. We checked our luggage at the ticket counter, boarded the shuttle and rode to the terminal Read More...

October 22, 2008

Book Review – Influence – The Psychology of Persuasion

Dr. Robert Ciadini’s book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion is an enjoyable read with colorful examples throughout.  The book focuses on six “Weapons of Influence.”

The first, Read More...

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