Leaderhood & Parentship

The 6 Principles of Influence

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#29 - As a leader, you need your team to buy into various company needs daily. So, how do you help employees see the value in their work without resorting to manipulation or coercion? Enter the 6 principles of influence. In this episode, Shane explains the 6 steps leaders can take to influence (persuade) their team. This method helps employees feel empowered, valued, and aligned with company goals. We discuss the 6 principles, give tangible examples from the workplace and home, and explain how understanding the Cognitive Colours allows you to take this theory to the next level. 

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Show Notes:

  1. [00:50] Today’s emotional check in and a story from Shane’s daughter. 
  2. [05:10] The difference between influence, manipulation and coercion. 
  3. [07:10] Examples we see at work. 
  4. [10:10] How to handle a deadline concern.
  5. [11:35] The 6 principles of influence. 
  6. [18:10] How to build consistency in employees. 
  7. [19:40] How these 6 principles are impacted differently by our Cognitive Colour. 
  8. [28:10] How Shane has successfully applied these principles with clients (yellow influencing blue). 
  9. [32:08] Two peers (blue) influencing each other. 
  10. [34:55] How would a leader use these principles with a spouse or partner?
  11. [40:20] How a leader would use these principles with their kids?
  12. [44:30] Where to send follow-up questions. 

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