Almost everyone appreciates compliments, and hearing a favorable remark will often inspire someone to make the effort to live up to that compliment. For example, if you’re trying to get a Gatekeeper at a company to help you connect with … Continue reading →
Are we? When we realize that the challenge before us is more daunting or complex than we thought, the tendency is to want to throw more resources at it – more money – enlarge the team – extend the deadline… … Continue reading →
We’re used to hearing sleazy stories about people and companies that put profits above all else and are willing to do all kinds of unscrupulous things to cheat the system – like opening accounts for customers without their permission, or … Continue reading →
This sales tactic is based on the persuasion principle of commitment and consistency: that someone is more likely to comply with a larger request once they’ve committed to a smaller one. The essential point is that when a person makes … Continue reading →