I've been reading a terrific book about a truly great leader...called "Lincoln on Leadership." It's a must-buy if you have any ambitions to be the best communicator you can be!
This book has great advice on leading through difficult times. And who had a more difficult period in history to deal with than old "Honest Abe." In fact, Abraham Lincoln was considered by many pundits and historians, to be one of the greatest American communicators.
Here's one of my favorite passages called "Influence People Through Conversation and Storytelling."
He breaks it down to 8 simple rules...
1. When you meet with an individual, try not to part with any unpleasant impression on either side.
2. Speak in simple and familiar strains with people, without any pretension of superiority. Leave people with a feeling they've known you all their lives.
3. Don't forget that humor is a major component of your ability to persuade people.
4. A good laugh is good for both the mental and physical digestion.
5. Remember that people are more easily influenced through the medium of a broad and humorous illustration than in any other way.
6. You will often avoid a long and useless discussion by others or a laborious explanation on your own part by a short story that illustrates your point of view.
7. The sharpness of a refusal or the edge of a rebuke may be blunted by an appropriate story, so as to save wounded feelings and yet serve the purpose.
8. Loyalty is more often won through private conversation than in any other way.
And these are just a few tidbits you'll find. There are hundreds more!
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Until next time...
Peter
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