From the course: Influencing Others
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Ask for advice
- Request help or advice. You can call this the Benjamin Franklin influence method, because he gives a great example in his autobiography, of how he turned an adversary into a supportive colleague. Franklin paid him a compliment on the quality if his library, and asked to borrow one of his rare books for a good purpose. Then he followed up with a thoughtful thank you note. Afterward, the man approached Franklin in an agreeable manner for the first time. And their friendship grew from that initial rapport. So, be like Ben. First, ask for input, support, or assistance in ways that reinforce the respect you have for them. They'll like the compliment and be more invested in your success because they want their advice to work. Second, make it simple. Say something like "I know you have a lot experience in this area. "Can I ask for your thoughts on something?" Third, make it easy to say yes. Ask for things that take very little time or effort. Fourth, express genuine gratitude afterward. In…
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Simple, specific, and surprising3m 14s
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Credible sources1m 16s
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Urgency and scarcity1m 13s
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Pain and gain framing1m 7s
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Compare and contrast2m 49s
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Secure a commitment2m 56s
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Ask for advice2m 30s
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Appeal to high-level goals1m 19s
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Social proof2m 15s
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Reciprocity1m 37s
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