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Published 6 days ago • 1 min read
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Hey Reader,

Want to sound more persuasive? Try this:

#1. Make them first.

Let the person you want to persuade be the first to hear something, be told something, or share something with.

It can be as easy as “I just had a thought that I wanted to run by you first.” People love to be first. It makes them more attentive and more likely to do what you ask.

#2. Anchor with positivity.

Begin your sentence with “Because I know…” and tag a positive quality about them. For example: “Because I know I can count on you” or “Because I know you to be a dependable person.”

What you’re doing is anchoring your message to a positive quality, making them much more likely to follow through.

#3. Use your voice.

You might think you’ve written the perfect email or the perfect text, but nothing will replace the human connection of hearing your voice.

So call them—or even better—meet them face to face. You will always be more persuasive when you use your voice.

- J

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Jefferson Fisher

Trial Attorney & Communication Expert

Simple, practical communication advice for your next conversation.

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