Can someone bet on your reputation?

As a freelance commercial artist my occupation thrives on the persuasive presentation. For the last twenty years, I have given several presentations in reference to art jobs and hiring opportunities. Two of the four main factors that I have included in all of my presentations are credibility, evidence and logic (Hamilton, 2007, p.398). These factors are the basis of my reputation.

The author gives good examples on various types of persuasive presentation that include formal and informal presentations. From my perspective I view this as customizing persuasive presentations, and I can implement this concept in future artist workshops.

I define the term Persuasion as, “how you are able to get somebody to trust you.” This depends on what’s concrete about the presenter. For example, if the presenter is legit, then his presentation must be legit. In reference to persuasive presentation, I define the following two persuasive types as,” Actuate relies on the strengths of a personalize argument such as, the debate of the theory of illuminate conspiracy, and Convincing is like pitching a concept with some plausible evidence.” In addition, all three persuasive types have their uses.

People are either followers or leaders. In some instances, we can be both. But applying persuasive techniques to his or her style of presentations will help today’s leaders become more competitive. For example, a company using the credibility theory will build new relationship in the global market.
This is the persuasive quote that I like tell the youths that I mentor, “It’s ok to be a follower as long as you are the leader.’’

By Cheryl Hamilton, 2007, p.398”Persuasive Presentations: Theory “

Capitalize on what you know and believe

“Motivation is fuel for the soul, it is like coal to a fire, and the more coal you put into that fire, the faster that train will reach its destination.” I often quote these terms to my clients to motivate them. Today the leaders in the 21st century need to have positive etho with strong ethnics in order to be an effective communicator on a multi- cultural global level.

Mastering the skill on how one is perceive by their audience are great ethnics. In comparison, it’s like a comedian who prepares particular joke material for different types of audiences. Also, it is suggested that having a strong sense of self-belief is good ethics. So practice what you speak! This will build a solid relationship with your clients.

(Shad & Shad, 2007) I believe that Maslow theories on needs don’t need any verifiable facts or validation to support his findings. You simply can’t survey all human conditions. For instance, you can’t measure ambition, creativity, or imagination. Having these unique abilities can be resourceful to those leaders who are able to use them wisely.

Furthermore, try to be a leader among leaders. Be a creative force with great potential. With this in mind, motivate yourself and persuade people to fulfill their destinies.

Mr. Param Shad M.Com, LLB, PGDBA, DIPR, Ph.D (pursuing)
(Lecturer – N R Institute of Business Management, India)
E-mail: propjshad@gmail.com

Consider this you are what you know.

Hearing is one thing one, but listening is another. In comparison, anybody can talk, but having something to say is more important. “Listening is both a process and behavior”, (Lu, 2005, pp.45). For the last twenty years, listening has become an essential tool in my line of work, freelance commercial art. Through discovering the aesthetic of listening I have been able to use it variables with my clients, and business. In relation, I have grown spiritually and creatively as an artist.

Today people are starting to become more intrapersonal about culture. In fact, many companies, school district and religion organization are implementing cross-cultural programs, which teach interpersonal relationships. There are intrapersonal progresses on various levels in our society. For example, for the first time in our history an African American has been elected president. Some fifty years ago this would had been an impossible dream or reality.

This article has enlightened me to keep perfecting my listening abilities. Learning to be an efficient listener will help an individual succeed in life. In while perusing our goals we should try to make a difference in people’s lives. This can be done by perfecting the art of listening. We live in a world of multiple communication technology, and it has impacted our lives on a monumental level. In retrospect, our society is rapidly becoming an interpersonal global community. However, I believe the best instrument in listening is you.

Lu, Jianying. (2005). The listening style inventory (LSI) as an instrument for improving listening skill. Sino-US English Teaching, 2 (5), 45-50.

Never forget your dreams

Gentle spirit

When I was in kindergarten my teacher ask me in a kind and nurturing voice, “Joseph what do you want to be when you grow up?” I said, “I want to be an artist.” I was five years old, and even then I was able to recognize the sincerity of her question. She believes and understood me. Also, my kindergarten teacher was incredibly compassionate about her tiny students. It seem that Emotional Intelligence was her nature. It was as natural to her as my artistic imagination is with me. That was so long ago, yet I vividly remember that special moment as though it just happen.

Some final thoughts

According to my parents I displayed artistic talent at an early age. Often my mother would comment to me, “ Honey you are like Michelangelo.” She still inspires me to this day, and I am blessed to have a great mother who would encourage me to seek out my artistic identity.

Due to my professional artistic expertise I have had the pleasure of meeting thousands of people from all ages and occupations. The wisdom that I have attainted from encountering such a diversity of individuals contributed in making me an excellent communicator and a more university artist.

So, I would like to ask the child spirit within you, what do you want to be when you grow up?

Sincerely,

Your classmate

Joe Brooks