110 Canberra based leadership expert Zoe Routh on persuasion

How do you convince someone to change their perspective? If you want to move hearts and minds for a cause that is deeply meaningful to you, how do you do that? Sometimes the most passionate advocates end up doing more harm than good. Don't be fooled: passion is the worst form of persuasion. Pressure does nothing for changing opinions. All it does is push people farther in to their own perspective. Curiosity and compassionate inquiry leads to persuasion. 👉🏼 Want to share your experience? Ask a question? Share a resource? Jump on our podcast Facebook page here. *** SHOWNOTES: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/persuasion Active conflicts around the world Books on influence and persuasion: Robert Cialdini: Influence - the psychology of persuasion Six Principles of Influence Robert Cialdinin on the 6 Principles of Influence Aussie Farms map - being used to pressure perspective *** Related Episodes: E109 - How to stop Cockups, Crackpots, and Conniptions E108 - The dark side of culture E107 - From Achiever to Amplifer: How to expand perspective *** About your host,  Zoë Routh: Zoë Routh is one of Australia's leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical. Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact,  Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted stuff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards. Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast. www.zoerouth.com