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Do you have RBF?  I sure do.  I have it bad.  Do you know what RBF is?  Well the nice version is resting brat face.  The “B” is actually a word that is a little harsher.  (I will let you google it.)  What is RBF?  Well, it is when you are neutral or unemotional – your face looks mean and upset.  You look unapproachable.  In this state, you will have a harder time with influence,  building trust and creating a connection. 

This is more common than you think.  So, how do you fix this RBF?

Neuroscience Says Doing This 1 Thing Makes You Just as Happy as Eating 2,000 Chocolate Bars

Join me for this week’s podcast on How Your RBF Hinders Influence, Likeability, and Trust.  I explore where RBF comes from, why it exists and how to fix it.  I also take a deep dive into how RBF affects mood and how mood can destroy your ability to influence others.

Articles from show: 

RBF : CNN, testRBF , Photofeeler 

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Direct download: Podcast_314_-_How_Your_RBF_Hinders_Influence_Likeability_and_Trust.mp3
Category:sales -- posted at: 6:30am CST

One of the biggest surprises in 20 years of influence research is the importance of self-esteem.  We have to understand human nature and ego. Now, what is Self-esteem? Basically a simple definition is how much you like yourself.

So what do we need to know? You need to understand the trend, that self-esteem is at a all-time low. Two out of three Americans suffer from low self-esteem and I'll put it this way. We all suffer from low self-esteem in some aspects of our life. Is it in a swimsuit? Is it public speaking? Is it closing? What is your area?

You have to massage their esteem while you persuade.  If you don’t – You will always get the no. Another reason is low self-esteem is a cause of bullying, threats, and intimidation. 

Join me for this week’s podcast as I discuss

"How to Stop The Bully:  How to persuade difficult and aggressive people."


Are you perceived as competent? Are you sure? You could be the smartest person in the room, but your verbal and nonverbal behavior could tell your prospects something else. 
 
Competence is your knowledge and ability in a particular subject area. Competency exists on many levels. When we are observing someone from a distance, or when we are meeting them for the first time and our experience with them is very limited, we subconsciously perceive and assign them a certain competency level.
 
 
Can you really do what you say you can do? Can you deliver? Does your audience think you have the skills, the knowledge, and the resources? Whether or not you have this deeper level of competence becomes glaringly obvious as people interact and work with you.
 
Listen to Episode 312 to find out the answers!
 

 

Direct download: Podcast_312_-_The_Pratfall_Effect_-_How__Mistakes_Help_Persuasion.mp3
Category:sales -- posted at: 6:30am CST

A great persuader can connect with anyone in thirty seconds or less. First impressions take only seconds to form, but they last a lifetime. This is a critical skill to develop because the cement dries fast.

7 Simple Behaviors That Make You More Attractive

Do your prospects like you?  Are you sure?  How do you make sure you’re really connecting? You want to be friendly, but not fake. You aim to be engaging, but not annoying. You’re enthusiastic, but not overbearing.  What are the 2 rapport building biggest mistakes?

Listen to this Episode to find out!

Direct download: Podcast_311_-_How_To_Be_More_Likeable_And_Look_More_Attractive.mp3
Category:sales -- posted at: 6:30am CST

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