Personal Excellence and Growth Group

August 28, 2009 7:00 PM - 19 attended

Persuasive Communication - The art of moving people through to action

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“Persuasion is the art of guiding one’s mind through a field of ignorance, misinformation, or misunderstanding to a destination where there is enough information and understanding to make a logical choice to do what is in the best interest of the person being persuaded.” – Steven Scott

Today it’s simply not enough to be effective communicators. More than that, we need to be able to communicate persuasively – not manipulation for our own selfish interests, but rather to possess the power to persuade others for their benefit. People we need to persuade and influence everyday: bosses, subordinates, spouse, kids, family members, friends, colleagues, clients, prospects… just about everyone!

Come for this exciting Meetup workshop, learn simple steps how you can become a persuasive communicator and influencer, and meet other people like you who are striving for personal excellence and continuous growth!

Kevin Ong
What's the difference between persuasion and manipulation?

Posted August 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM
jessica See
Great question! According to my mentor Steven Scott, "Manipulation is using any means necessary to motivate or force a person to do something that fulfils your desire or need, whether or not it is in his best interest" while persuasion is 'The art of guiding one's mind through a field of ignorance, misinformation or misunderstanding to a destination... (where the person can) make a logical choice to do what is in the best interest of the person being persuaded."

Posted August 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM
jessica See
I am a lover of language. The words we use often determine the success or failure of our interactions. As Joseph Conrad put it: "Words have set whole nations in motion and upheaved the dry hard ground on which rests our social fabric. Give me the right word and the right accent and I will move the world."

Look forward to our next Meetup on Persuasive Communication... Let's move the world!

Posted August 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM
jessica See
I had a great time. Thanks, all of you, for your wonderful participation. Look forward to our meeting next month.

Posted August 31, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Kevin Ong
Hi Siva, i'm uploading the photos now. About 101 MB worth

Posted September 2, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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jessica See
Co-Organizer
Kevin Ong

After listening to the talk and Jerome's sharing on his favourite books, I realised that this is a good and safe environment to learn from one another and to share insights. The listening exercise helped me understand that the biggest obstacle to effective listening was myself (thanks Siva! and Jessica). Since then, I have been putting the lessons learnt in this talk into practise with my clients in my business. Looking forward to a Persuasive Communications workshop!
Jerome Castaneda

If you are more than willing to hear first the other person and ask questions about him/her and just be interested then you have a good communication.
Dominique Ng

The meet up was truly fruitful as it was beyond my expectation. The usual believe to persuade some one is to keep talking and talking until the person eventually give in. But after the meet up, i learnt that persuasion requires listening and being sincere. Persuasion is the link between the person's needs and what you can offer.
Patrick Yc Lim
Organizer

+3 guests

I think there was a powerful message I took home - that persuasive communication is vastly different from manipulation. Using persuasive communication - makes everything pleasant for both parties, a win-win. It is an art with social grace and pleasant outcome. It is enjoyable - plenty of participation and interaction among those who came. I think everyone took home something valuable. Jessica did a fantastic job - brought to life the essence of effective communication and persuasion. Well done - Jessica.
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