We all present, whether in meetings, explanations, or conversations. Each time we present, we’re wielding influence. Here are seven ways to strengthen your influence. 1. Know your stuff. The meaning, reasons, details, background, challenges, exceptions, and weaknesses. You don’t have to share it all, but you should know it. Uncertainty voids authority, and you can’t […]
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Seven Things I’ve Learned About Persuasive Writing
(1) Keep it personal. This is a conversation, not an announcement. (2) Show respect. Assume a reader more intelligent than yourself. (3) Be honest. Never resort to hype. (4) Make your point. Why does this matter? (5) Allow yourself to feel. Speak to the mind and heart. Identify with your reader. (6) Write visually. Evoke […]
Seven Things I’ve Learned About Sermons
(1) Interest and time are inversely proportional. The greater my interest, the shorter the sermon. (2) Interest and investment are directly proportional. The more you put in, the more I take out. (3) If it’s where I live, my attention is yours to lose. (4) The more you care about me, the more I’ll hear. […]
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