How does complimenting someone help you influence them? Well, think about the last time someone gave you a glowing compliment. How did it make you feel? Did it make you feel good? Of course it did, and don’t we tend to like the people who make us feel good about ourselves?

Therefore, it goes without saying that it is easier to positively influence someone who likes you.

On the other hand, if someone mistrusts you because of your unconscious displays, they will instinctively resist everything you have to say. Influence is about trust and likeability and a sincere compliment can help you here.

You Need to Build Connections that Last

If you want to be influential, you need good connections with people, and a sincere compliment can spark a connection in an instant. It creates a bond, even if only for a moment, where the person feels appreciated. That feeling sticks with them and makes them more likely to engage with you and remember you in the future. Continue reading →

What’s in a smile? If you watch movies, a smile can be friendly and loving or downright evil! Smiling is a powerful tool when it comes to influencing others. Your smile is a sign to the world! It’s a social signal that can instantly put people at ease, make them more receptive to your ideas, and even increase their likelihood of liking you.

So regardless of where you are and what you are doing, your smile has the ability to influence others, and it can make or break you.

Your Smile and Your Power to Influence

Generally we think of a smile as being a sign of friendliness. It communicates to people signs of warmth, friendliness, and trustworthiness, all traits that are essential for influencing others.

When people see a genuine smile, they subconsciously feel more comfortable with you. This relaxed state of mind makes them more likely to be influenced, as they perceive you as being approachable and non-threatening. Continue reading →