Course Description
In these lessons, you’ll examine the reasons for persuasion and the emotional and rational preparation for persuading others. You’ll also learn the importance of first impressions in your ability to persuade others and how to create your best first and next impressions. These lessons will demonstrate how verbal and nonverbal communication impacts your ability to be influential.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the various types of persuasion events
- Examine the emotional and rational preparation involved in persuading others
- Understand how first and future impressions impact persuasion
- Strategically plan for persuasion
- Identify how verbal and nonverbal communication affects your ability to be influential
- Understand the dynamics of different persuasion scenarios
Key Takeaways
- Persuasion functions as both an emotional and a rational event.
- First impressions and future impressions both impact your ability to persuade others.
- Both verbal and nonverbal communication affect how influential you can be.
- Effective persuasion involves strategic planning and understanding different persuasion scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
The course examines the reasons for persuasion, the emotional and rational preparation for persuading others, the importance of first and next impressions, and how verbal and nonverbal communication impacts your ability to be influential.
What will I learn about first impressions?
You will learn the importance of first impressions in your ability to persuade others and how to create your best first and next impressions.
What lessons are included in this course?
The course includes the lessons Persuasion at Work, Emotional and Rational Preparation, First and Next Impressions Matter, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
What skills does this course help develop?
It supports skills including influencing skills, persuasive communication, and social influences.
