Evaluate yourself with regard to each of the persuasive practices listed in the

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Evaluate yourself with regard to each of the persuasive practices listed in the table below. Circle the appropriate number for each 4 Rarely/Never Sometimes UsuallyAlways I can persuade others to see merit in my ideas even when they initially disagree Before trying to persuade others, I think about what their needs are Before trying to persuade others, I think about the best ways to influence them I feel comfortable expressing my viewpoints even whenI know others disagree I can persuade others without offending them. Even when others disagree with me, I offer my perspective without putting down their opinions I can write strong persuasive messages When I persuade others, I try to open up avenues for future discussion I realize that most people are not persuaded immediately. I communicate with others realizing that the process will likely involve many stepsS I show respect for others with whom I disagree Total your score and consider the following advice: 35-40: You are an effective persuader. You likely influence others as intended in most cases. Continue honing your persuasive skills and ensure that you always act with the interests of others in mind. 30-34: You are a conscientious persuader. You are aware of the needs of others, you are confident of presenting your perspectives, and you feel that you can show respect to others who think differently Continue working on developing your persuasive abilities. 25-29: You are an average persuader. You are persuasive in many cases, but you will be far more effective if you consistently apply principles of effective persuasion. Identify those areas where you most need to improve and you will see rapid improvement. Under You are a less effective persuader. Think carefully about the areas in which you can most improve. You can dramatically change your influence on others by mastering just a few principles of persuasion Based on the self-assessment, identfy three areas in which to improve your approach to persuasion. Write three goals and elaborate on each with a supporting paragraph.

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Based on self assessment, I got a score of 27 which indicates I am an average persuader. Areas to improve my approach to persuasion and become an effective persuader is to create rapport with the person I am trying to influence – it may sound like common sense but if they like and trust me there is a greater possibility that I will be able to persuade them. Understanding my audience is important. I need to frame my goals in a way that identifies common ground. The primary goal is to identify tangible benefits to which my targeted audience can relate. This requires conversations to collect essential information by asking thoughtful questions. Persuasion requires me to present evidence: strong data in multiple forms like stories, graphs, images, metaphors and examples. I need to make my position come alive by using vivid language that complements graphics.My arguments need to be logical and consistent. I need to be a leader who has high emotional intelligence.My connection to the audience must demonstrate both intellectual and emotional commitment. To become an effective persuader I need to cultivate an accurate sense of my audience's emotional state, and adjust my arguments' tone accordingly.

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