Terry R. BaconJul 23, 20214 min readHow to Be More Effective at ModelingModeling is influencing either by acting as a role model whom other people seek to emulate or by actively teaching, coaching, mentoring,...
Terry R. BaconJul 2, 20215 min readHow to Be More Effective at SocializingSocializing is an influence technique based on several psychological principles, notably the reciprocity of liking (also known as...
Terry R. BaconJul 1, 20215 min readHow to Be More Effective at LegitimizingLegitimizing is an appeal to authority, which means that you influence others by using authority or citing an authority. When you use...
Terry R. BaconJul 1, 20216 min readHow to Be More Effective at ConsultingAs an influence technique, consulting is the opposite of stating. Stating is asserting your point of view or stating what you want....
Terry R. BaconJun 30, 20213 min readHow to Be More Effective at Appealing to RelationshipAppealing to relationship is an influence technique you use when you already have a close relationship with someone—your spouse, your...
Terry R. BaconJun 30, 202110 min readHow to Be More Effective at ExchangingExchanging is influencing someone by offering to exchange something they would value in exchange for granting you what you want. Words...
Terry R. BaconJun 29, 20216 min readHow to Be More Effective at StatingStating means to make a declaration, to assert what you want, think, or believe. You are not using logic, presenting facts, negotiating...