Disarming Persuasion

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wished you knew how to break the ice? We've all experienced those awkward moments when we're unsure how to approach someone new. In this engaging installment, your hosts, Dave and Anne, embark on mastering the art of sparking conversations with strangers and overcoming awkwardness. Join us as we unravel the secrets to disarm the awkwardness of public interactions and how honing this skill can not only enhance your persuasive abilities but also enrich your quality of life. As we conclude this enlightening episode of Disarming Persuasion, remember that sparking conversations with new people is a learnable skill that can enrich your life and boost your persuasive influence. Embrace the magic of public interactions, seize every opportunity to connect, and watch your social confidence flourish. Join us for our next episode as we continue to explore the art and science of persuasive communication. Stay confident, stay curious, and let your conversations ignite meaningful connections! Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Welcome to another captivating episode of Disarming Persuasion! In this dynamic installment, your hosts, Dave and Anne, dive into the transformative power of building connections and how it can magnify your influence in all aspects of life. Are you curious about the magic that happens when you network with others? Join us as we explore the art of building meaningful relationships and how it can supercharge your ability to persuade effectively. As we conclude this engaging episode of Disarming Persuasion, remember that building connections is not just about expanding your network but also empowering your influence. Embrace the power of networking events and conventions as opportunities to cultivate lasting relationships and unlock your persuasive potential. Join us as we continue to explore the art and science of persuasive communication. Until then, network with intent, and watch your influence soar! Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

In this thought-provoking installment, your hosts Dave and Anne explore a fascinating concept: "Embracing the Suck." Have you ever found yourself dreading discomfort? Whether it's pushing through those extra repetitions during an exercise or engaging in a challenging conversation with a potential client, we've all been there. But what if we told you that leaning into discomfort can enhance your persuasion skills? Join us as we uncover the surprising ways that embracing the suck can catapult your persuasive abilities to new heights. As we wrap up this eye-opening episode of Disarming Persuasion, we challenge you to step into discomfort with courage, determination and enjoyment. Remember, the path to growth and persuasion is often paved with moments of discomfort. By leaning into these moments, you'll discover a reservoir of untapped potential within you. Join us as we continue to unravel the secrets of persuasive communication. And always remember, discomfort can be your greatest ally on the journey to success. Dave Rosenberg: https://www.lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Burnout & overwhelm doesn't come from working hard, it comes from really unexpected places. When your team is feeling burned out and overwhelmed they are less open to changing the way they do things. In this episode, Dave & Anne discuss how to keep your team from burning out so they, and you, can continue to grow and prosper. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Are you setting your team up for failure by not expecting enough out of them? In this episode, Dave & Anne discuss how low expectations can hamper your team. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

There are some people who won't change. They're immovable objects. Persuading them can be difficult when they're an authority figure like your boss. In this episode, Dave & Anne reveal how you can be the irresistible force that moves the immovable. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Sometimes you have a member of your team who is great in one area and really bad in others. You've tried everything to get them to step up where they are weak but to no avail. You feel like you are held hostage because of where they are strong even though the influence they exert in the areas they are week undermine the rest of the team. In this episode Dave & Anne talk about HOW to deal with those team members who are holding you hostage. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Changes to your team, whether they are an employee, contractor, or vendor, can be disrupting and if not handled correctly, can undermine productivity. In this episode, Dave and Anne talk about how to persuade your team to step up in the face of loss. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

With low unemployment and record-low job participation rates, finding great team members is more difficult than ever. In this episode, Dave & Anne discuss how to uncover the least, worst candidate and persuade them to step up and perform. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

In today's global market, more and more companies are dependent on contractors to fulfill critical roles. In this episode, Dave and Anne discuss how to persuade your stakeholders, contractors, vendors, & clients to be accountable to your mission, each other, and you when they don't work directly for you. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Skynet has taken over the world... well. not yet. There is a lot of fear about what AI's like ChatGPT will mean to the future of business. In this episode, Dave & Anne unwrap what it means for leaders, current and future. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Have you ever provided feedback in an effort to persuade someone to do better? Frequently it falls on deaf ears. Maybe the secret is not to make it annoying noise and make it relatable and relevant. In this episode, Dave and Anne uncover what it takes to provide feedback that is accepted and acted on. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Really? Frequent parking? You'll have to tune in to the end to understand this amazing secret to success... Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Speaking confidently is a major key to being persuasive. Dave and Anne discuss the topic and reveal one little secret that creates confidence in speech. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Have you ever had someone send something or say something to you and you just want to lose your stuff? No matter how much EQ we have, there are times when our control slips or wants to slip. Dave & Bonney discuss how to deal with those vitriolic situations where you want to just blast away. Tune in to discover effective strategies to keep from losing it or getting it back if you do. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Sometimes we have to engage people who may not want to be engaged. You need them to hear you but they may not want to be heard. Dave & Anne discuss how to get them engaged so they leave feeling energized. Dave Rosenberg https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney https://yourchangespeaker.com

Playing games at work is NOT always a bad thing. In this episode, Dave & Anne unpack how you can use games to drive the behaviors you want and persuade your team to do what they need to do. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

If you're having trouble holding on to your best people, or anyone you want to keep, listen to this podcast. Dave & Anne discuss how Exit Interviews are a bit like closing the barn door after the horses have run out. Listen and discover how to close the barn door BEFORE your best talent leave. Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

Is something holding you back from your dreams? Do you want more from life and for your life? Is someone persuading you NOT to follow your heart? In this episode, Dave interviews Michelle Villalobos, author of But I Want to Fly, An Adventure Book for Dreamers of All Ages. Michelle discusses how to inoculate against the negativity of others and how to persuade others to join you in your dream. You can get your copy here, https://butiwanttofly.com Learn more about Michelle here, https://superstaractivator.com Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com

It's awkward enough meeting strangers at a networking event or opportunity. What about when they "know" you but you don't know them? Dave Rosenberg: https://lockedonleadership.com Anne Bonney: https://yourchangespeaker.com