Influence People with these 5 Simple Steps
Trying to get others to see your point of view is difficult.
Many people are set in their beliefs and nothing you can say
will change their minds.
Sometimes it really is not worth the fight to try to change
someone's mind, but other times it is very important. There are
some simple things you can do that will help you in trying to
influence people and the way someone else thinks.
The following outlines the steps to take to influence people.
You can use these steps no matter what you are trying to change
their minds about. These steps may seem simple, but it is that
fact that make them work so good.
Step #1- Explain your viewpoint.
This includes using direct facts and supporting your idea. You
should also use body language that is inviting and friendly. The
main point is to lay everything out and giving them the ability
to see all points of view about the subject at hand.
Step #2- Listen to their thoughts.
Sometimes you may find out something you did not know about the
subject by just listening to others. Let them ask questions and
answer them in the same straight forward manner you used when
explaining your point of view.
Do not be condescending or dismiss their ideas. This is a time
for building a bridge to get them to see your side. You need to
see why they feel like they feel and how you can change that.
Step #3- Make sure they even care enough to change their mind.
Sometimes you may find you are more passionate about something
than someone else. If the other person really does not care they
will not be open to changing their mind and will not even take
the time to listen to you.
You should find someone that really cares about what you care
about. If you find they are not 100% interested then you may be
fighting a losing battle.
Step #4- Make sure you are practical in showing your way works.
If you can prove your way is better then it is far easier to
change someone's mind. You need some proven evidence that your
way is the best way. It is hard to deny facts and proof.
Step #5- Ask them to change their mind.
You have to ask them to come to your side of things. They may
not even realize you have been working to change their mind
until you ask.
These five steps can help you influence others without being
pushy. Most often being pushy ruins any chance of changing
someone's mind. You should always be prepared before working to
change someone's mind.
Because if you can not show you know what you are talking about
then they will doubt your choices. Knowing how to influence
people can be easy if you are trust worthy and friendly in the
process.