AFLA Conference Archives-How to Influence without Authority

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Connie Deakin, a renowned television journalist and founder of the Daikin Group, shared insights on personal influence at an AFLA event. With 20 years in TV journalism and significant accolades, Deakin highlights the complexities of influencing in today's world where people are often distracted and impulsive. She distinguishes between manipulation, persuasion, and genuine influence, emphasizing that influence leads to long-term respect and trust, unlike the short-term effects of persuasion or manipulation.<br /><br />Deakin identifies three habits crucial for influence: connecting, conveying, and convincing. Connecting involves understanding others' values and empathizing with their perspectives. Conveying requires simplifying communication, prioritizing key messages, and utilizing visuals and stories for impact. Convincing focuses on guiding others to persuade themselves, considering different personalities like narcissists and anxious individuals. Deakin stresses the importance of using these habits in sequence to influence with integrity and achieve lasting impact. Through interactive exercises, she encouraged participants to apply these principles in their own challenging environments.

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Location San Diego, CA

Year 2016

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Connie Deakin

television journalist

Daikin Group

personal influence

AFLA event

connecting

conveying

convincing

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San Diego, CA

2016