HTSS95 - Learn the power of persuasion from Politicians - Scott Sylvan Bell

<p style="text-align:center;">Learn the power of persuasion from Politicians</p> <p>Politics is a sales game and if you pay attention you can learn about some ways to get people to make a decision.  It doesn’t matter if you like the politician or things they stand for you can find something that they do to learn a lesson. You may be better off finding someone you don’t agree with. You can learn something from whatever team is talking, even if you don’t like them. When you are invested in an idea you tend to defend it more.  </p> <p>Watch what you say</p> <p>Smart politicians use simple ideas, phrases and mnunic devices. These simple ideas are easy to explain and even easier to have spread by word of mouth.</p> <p>Most people read at the 6th grade level and smart politicians speak sub 9th grade. This means small words that are 3-4 syllables and short sentences.  </p> <p>Rhythmic words and sentences can come across as hypnotic when combined with specific enunciation of words or phrases.</p> <p>The power of political body language </p> <p>Politicians tend to use small gestures to signify small ideas. The nonverbal move and be also used to minimize the ideas of the competition. Conversely big gestures can represent big ideas and power.  This is why is it important to pay attention to how your body language is being used.  </p> <p>Being right of center with pictures can signify power for the person who has the best advantage with their hand.  </p> <p>The power of Name recognition </p> <p>When you name the idea you own the idea. If a scary emotionally charged name can be used that is attention getting the better the naming works. You name the product for yourself to give an advantage. Self promotion is important for the long term.   </p> <p>You are always on the record </p> <p>Pay attention to what you say and who you say it to, written as well. Politicians make the mistake of talking after building too much rapport. You can do the same in a sales presentation.  </p> <p>You learn that all micr