{"id":4074,"date":"2024-01-26T13:33:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T13:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/?p=4074"},"modified":"2024-01-26T18:43:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T18:43:15","slug":"thought-for-the-week-the-influence-equation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/2024\/01\/26\/thought-for-the-week-the-influence-equation\/","title":{"rendered":"Thought for the Week \u2013 The Influence Equation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"influence-equation\"Last week\u2019s Thought for the Week was; \u201cThe Art of an Open Heart<\/em>\u201d<\/strong> about how the art of listening is a transformative skill that influences relationships on various levels. If you missed it, feel free to catch up HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This week, let\u2019s dive into a crucial aspect of communication that goes hand-in-hand with effective listening and can elevate your ability to influence with grace and authenticity.<\/p>\n

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you need someone to do something for you, and you wonder about the best way to approach it? The distinction between persuasion and influence plays a pivotal role, not just in communication styles but also in the outcomes you achieve.<\/p>\n

When it comes to influencing, it’s about fostering a genuine connection and respect, rather than pushing or coercing. If you manage people or interact with suppliers, the way you approach requests matters significantly.<\/p>\n

Consider a scenario where you’ve asked someone to go beyond their usual duties, and they respond with a “no<\/em>\u201d. How you handle this moment can determine not only the immediate outcome but also the future dynamics of your relationship.<\/p>\n

Here’s a powerful tip for turning a potential “no<\/em>” into a reconsideration:<\/p>\n

Instead of asking a potentially confrontational “Why can’t you do it?<\/em>” try framing it with; “I was really hoping you could help me with that. May I ask the reason you can\u2019t this time?<\/em>”<\/p>\n

This subtle shift makes a world of difference. It communicates your genuine hope for assistance, owning the request, and shows respect by inquiring about the reason rather than casting judgment.<\/p>\n

And remember that less is more.<\/p>\n

“A single question can be more influential than a thousand statements<\/em>.”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

-Bo Bennett-<\/span><\/p>\n

[Social psychologist and author]<\/p>\n

If you’re curious to explore more about how you would like to influence more, I invite you to book a Complimentary Consultation with me HERE<\/a><\/span> to see how I can help. (No obligations, just clarity on your journey ahead).<\/p>\n

Wishing you a week filled with many meaningful connections!<\/p>\n

With warmest wishes,<\/p>\n

\"korinne-sig\"<\/p>\n

Thrive Coaching & Training<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Empowering you to Thrive!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Last week\u2019s Thought for the Week was; \u201cThe Art of an Open Heart\u201d about how the art of listening is a transformative skill that influences relationships on various levels. If you missed it, feel free to catch up HERE. This week, let\u2019s dive into a crucial aspect of communication that goes hand-in-hand with effective listening…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176728601,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgKEDA-13I","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/176728601"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4074"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4086,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4074\/revisions\/4086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thrive-coaching.biz\/test.thrive-coaching.biz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}