The Pack of Cards of IT and Business Persuasion - Eight
In IT, perception is more important than performance. Assuming that your IT team performs, isn't it annoying that people still have a go at you as a department? That is becuase while what you do is clearly important, what people think you do, is even more so.
So, to help your perception, your business relationships and your career - welcome to the pack of cards of persuasion:
The eight most powerful words of influence - in all walks of life - here are the four to use, the four to avoid are under extended entry:
Use people's names - a person's name is the single sweetest sound in any langauge in the world, to that person When asking someone to do something - say "would"When explaining why you are saying or suggesting somethung, use "because" before you explain why
And, say, write and use "and" whenever you can - and not its opposite (see extended entry)
The IT Deal - Do this, or do something else. (If you choose to do nothing, please stop complaining about things, because we would prefer to watch paint dry than listen to you moaning on and on)
Starting on Monday 12th November - IT - The Next AgendaIT is time to make the future, very different from the past - send me your best examples of success - of your own actions that work, way way beyond mere "best practice" - Together, we will form a network that helps each other - and that changes the the future shape of IT - simply by sharing real experience that works, we will together build up a database of the best of the best, available to all. Please post as a comment or e-mail me davidprivate@nkdleader.com
The Pack of Cards of Personal Persuasion - Eight
No build up, no waffle - just do it today, or don't...
AvoidJargon - if you hear it - ask what it means
The word "try" - do it, or don't do it (try to stand up now)
"should"- the single most judgemental word on the planet
"but" especially "BUT" in e-mails!
The Deal - Do this, or do something else. (If you choose to do nothing, please stop complaining about things, or people will talk about you, behind your back, lots)
Starting on Monday 12th November - Life and LeadershipReaction to this blog over its first three months has been fantastic - thank you. Now I want to make it far more about you, not me - especially as it relates to leadesrhip of self - leadership of you - in all of your life.
Please send me your best examples of success in your personal life - in your family - in your relationships. What helps make you feel confident that you can share with others, for example? - Together, we will form a network that helps each other - simply by sharing real experience that works, we will together build up a database of the best of the best, available to all. Please post as a comment or e-mail me davidprivate@nkdleader.com