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E149: How To Persuade Your Boss To Do Anything
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In this actionable episode, we dive into the essentials of pitching new ideas to your boss. We explore the four crucial questions to answer before pitching your ideas & we 'roleplay' a poorly executed pitch VS a well-prepared one (sounds cringe but was actually pretty funny & useful). This episode is filled with practical advice, from presenting data effectively to tailoring your approach to your boss's preferences.
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Chapters
1. Intro to persuasion techniques (00:00:00)
2. Dan asks Lloyd, ‘How could I convince you that something is worth trying?’ (00:01:20)
3. 1. Provide evidence, reasoning & data (00:09:37)
4. 2. If you don’t have that data, create your own (00:12:04)
5. 3. Is your intent in the right place? (00:14:49)
6. 4. Understand your boss’ personality (00:17:50)
7. How do Dan & Lloyd convince each other of their ideas? (00:19:54)
8. Outro (00:23:49)
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