How to Get People to Do What You Want Them to Do (Like Wearing Masks)

Would you like to change someone’s behavior? To do something they might not otherwise do? To get your children to pick up after themselves? To get a client to buy your product or service? To get people to wear masks in your business/city? (a timely, but controversial example!) Often, it is not enough to merely […]

Persuasive Speech Structures

In a recent discussion on the Official Toastmasters International Members Group Facebook Page, member Merv Olsen, asked “What are your thoughts on the ‘Monroe Motivated Sequence’ approach to persuasive speaking?” You might think that this question doesn’t apply to you because you don’t give persuasive speeches.  Don’t be too quick to dismiss. Ultimately, almost every […]