Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

On your next visit, refer to something they said; this will help them to know that you listened and create a bond because you remembered something about them. Thank the people you’ve talked to for spending some of their time with you and let them know that you enjoyed the conversation. Good stuff.

Blog 172

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Simply by asking, you have built a bond with them. Go ahead and: Find someone you trust and ask them to assist you. A thinking partner, or someone who can physically help you get something done. Be specific about the help they can provide. Do you need someone to lend an ear and provide suggestions for a dilemma you’re caught up in?

Delegation 154

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The original four members of the group attended a three-day retreat; it built some strong bonds that we wanted to continue. My 13 years with Medtronic became the most important of my career. How and when did you decide to put the group together in the first place? Did you start with a formal structure or was it more informal at first?

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