7 strategies to become a more persuasive leader

7 strategies to become a more persuasive leader
The ability to persuade people is a crucial skill for leaders, and you can cultivate it with several techniques, including showing others what they will gain by doing what you're asking, telling them they're free to say no to your request or building a relationship through reciprocity, writes author and speaker Eric Barker. You must use these strategies ethically, Barker notes, which "doesn't mean you never try to change anyone's mind. It means you respect that they have one."
Full Story: Barking Up The Wrong Tree (2/2)
share-text
 

Put it into practice: The "because" principle for persuasion entails using a reason -- no matter how small -- for compliance with your request, Barker writes. "A reason is the courtesy of context. It's treating the other person like a thinking adult rather than a slot machine you keep pulling until a yes falls out."

Views: 4

Comment

You need to be a member of School Leadership 2.0 to add comments!

Join School Leadership 2.0

JOIN SL 2.0

SUBSCRIBE TO

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2.0

Feedspot named School Leadership 2.0 one of the "Top 25 Educational Leadership Blogs"

"School Leadership 2.0 is the premier virtual learning community for school leaders from around the globe."

---------------------------

 Our community is a subscription-based paid service ($19.95/year or only $1.99 per month for a trial membership)  that will provide school leaders with outstanding resources. Learn more about membership to this service by clicking one of our links below.

 

Click HERE to subscribe as an individual.

 

Click HERE to learn about group membership (i.e., association, leadership teams)

__________________

CREATE AN EMPLOYER PROFILE AND GET JOB ALERTS AT 

SCHOOLLEADERSHIPJOBS.COM

New Partnership

image0.jpeg

Mentors.net - a Professional Development Resource

Mentors.net was founded in 1995 as a professional development resource for school administrators leading new teacher induction programs. It soon evolved into a destination where both new and student teachers could reflect on their teaching experiences. Now, nearly thirty years later, Mentors.net has taken on a new direction—serving as a platform for beginning teachers, preservice educators, and

other professionals to share their insights and experiences from the early years of teaching, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence. We invite you to contribute by sharing your experiences in the form of a journal article, story, reflection, or timely tips, especially on how you incorporate AI into your teaching

practice. Submissions may range from a 500-word personal reflection to a 2,000-word article with formal citations.

© 2026   Created by William Brennan and Michael Keany   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service