A Good Way to Spend a day in November
This month’s guest post comes from South Korea’s Hoh Kim. I met Hoh in early 2008 when we went through the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer® training week together. In addition to his CMCT® Hoh also has his masters in communication from Marquette University. Find out more about Hoh by visiting his website, TheLab h, and his blog, Cool […]
They’re Among Our First Words
If you’ve raised kids then you’ll surely remember the first words spoken by your children. For many the first word was “mama” or “papa.” I’ll bet a couple of words that followed rather quickly were “no” and “mine.” The picture is clear – your cute, cuddly, loving child gives you a defiant stare one […]
LinkedIn Endorsements: Reliable or BS?
If you’re on LinkedIn then no doubt you’re familiar with the relatively new feature where you can endorse someone for his or her skills and expertise. This feature is akin to Facebook’s “Like” option. Not too long ago I connected with someone on LinkedIn who I’d previously had no interaction with whatsoever. The person […]
Persuasion isn’t One of the Seven Dirty Words
The late comedian George Carlin had a hilarious routine about the seven dirty words you couldn’t say on television. I won’t repeat the seven words, but I will say this; persuasion wasn’t one of those words! Having shared that, I realize some people link persuasion to sales and therefore have a negative reaction to it. […]
Influencers from Around the World – Child-Like Influence
It’s always a treat to hear from Australia’s only Cialdini Method Certified Trainer® Anthony McLean. Anthony is the founder of the Social Influence Consulting Group. I follow him on several social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) and can tell you he’s doing outstanding work! If you’re a parent you’ll really appreciate this week’s post. […]
