Monday, March 9, 2009

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 “

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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