Core methods, frameworks, and tactical approaches to persuading others
What Is Agitprop? Definition and Origins What is agitprop? Agitprop is a framework for convincing large numbers of people to do something. The term originated from the “Otdel Agitatsii i Propagandy“ (ie. literally, the Department of Agitation and Propaganda) established within the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. It implies a…
Introduction I am not a comedian. I am an arm chair connoisseur of life. This distinction matters. You see, comedians get paid to be funny, whereas I, at least in my own mind, simply am funny. Naturally, effortlessly, hell, sometimes people even laugh at me and I don’t realize it (I presume). Humor, is one…
Introduction FORD is an acronym to help you determine what interests and motivates a person. It stands for Family, Occupation, Recreation, and Dreams four areas within which almost everyone has something that they are comfortable discussing and genuinely enjoy talking about. How to Use FORD FORD in Different Settings Networking Events Social Gatherings First Dates Work Meetings Troubleshooting Common…
This is persuasion judo the art of using someone’s own momentum against them. We’re going to use their values, their identity, and their objections and flip then over. When done properly the best outcome here is the person thinks they agreed with you all along. Table of Contents The Reversal Formula: 3 Steps to Flip…
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Table of Contents This is an exert from the soon to be published book Influential Frames: 42 Frameworks That Change Minds. DEFINITION & CORE PRINCIPLE The Contrarian Advantage framework positions your solution as the intelligent alternative to conventional wisdom by highlighting the flaws in standard approaches and presenting your counter intuitive method as the superior…
Semantic Disruption (pattern interruption) Technique Table of Contents Semantic Disruption Semantic Disruption is a persuasion trick that involves saying something slightly odd or unexpected to jolt your listener’s brain out of its routine. The idea is to use unusual words, phrases, or specifics that momentarily confuse or surprise the person, thereby breaking their automatic “ignore”…
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