Persuasion requires trust
Here’s how to earn it quickly
Hello everyone!
Check out your tip of the week PLUS two inspiring quotes and three questions to ask yourself and others.
1 Smart Tip
Increase your political influence:
When talking with someone who thinks you’re wrong, show your vulnerability by admitting your own shortcomings and fears. Once you do, they’ll see you as less threatening, begin to trust you, and lower their defenses as well.
Here’s how I like to show vulnerability:
Admit I’ve been wrong before
Acknowledge that my experience is limited
Share my fear they’ll think badly of me due to my beliefs
What about you? How do you earn trust during political conversations?
2 Smart Quotes
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”
-- Brené Brown
“Trust is earned in the smallest of moments. It is earned not through heroic deeds, or even highly visible actions, but through paying attention, listening, and gestures of genuine care and connection.”
-- Brené Brown
3 Smart Questions
What scares you most about talking with people who disagree with you?
Think of someone who you enjoy talking politics with. How do they put you at ease?
When was the last time you showed vulnerability in a political conversation?
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Until next week,
Karin Tamerius