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Becoming Persuasive Communicators – A Guide for Super Troop 197

Becoming Persuasive Communicators – A Guide for Super Troop 197. WHAT IS “PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION?”. The art of using written or verbal communication to convince another person to take an action that you desire or require. IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION.

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Becoming Persuasive Communicators – A Guide for Super Troop 197

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  1. Becoming Persuasive Communicators – A Guide for Super Troop 197

  2. WHAT IS “PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION?” The art of using written or verbal communication to convince another person to take an action that you desire or require

  3. IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION How well you speak How well you write How well you demonstrate Personal Appearance Overall Body Language

  4. TEN (10) AUDIENCES THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO PERSUADE • Troop & Patrol Leadership • Eagle Scout Project Stakeholders • College Admission Officers • Preparatory School Admission Officers • Scholarship Administrators • Functional Program Administrators • Study Abroad Program Administrators • College Coaches & Athletic Directors • Corporations • Investors (Banks, Loans, etc.)

  5. FIVE (5) WAYS THE SCOUTING PROGRAM DEVELOPS PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS • Obtaining Rank Requirement Signatures • Scoutmaster Conferences • Board of Reviews • Troop & Patrol Leadership Positions • Communications Merit Badge

  6. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Meet “MR. SOFT-TALKER”

  7. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Meet “MR. EYE-AVOIDER”

  8. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Meet “MR. POOR-PLANNER”

  9. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Meet “MR. FIDGETTY”

  10. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Five (5) Tips for Improving How Well you Speak • Speak-up / Project Your Voice • Slow-down • Use Complete Sentences • Rehearse your Answers • Tell your Personal Stories

  11. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Five (5) Tips for Improving How Well you Write • Always open with a greeting & well-wishes • Politely make your specific request • Make your story personal • State your level of enthusiasm about your request • Ask for confirmation & follow-up • *Remember to spell-check before you send

  12. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Five (5) Tips for Improving How Well you Demonstrate • Know your audience size • Address the ENTIRE audience • Prepare to “show & tell” • Get creative with visual aids • Consider a “leave-behind”

  13. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Five (5) Tips for Improving Your Personal Appearance • Proper Uniform / Attire • Minimize Wrinkles & Scuffs • Meticulous Grooming • Update Rank & Merit Badges • Minimize Symbols of Personal Expression (athletic logos, earrings, tattoos, etc.)

  14. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? • Five (5) Tips for Improving Your Body Language • Always start and end with a firm handshake • Maintain eye-contact • Use your hands to emphasize important points • Lean-forward • Smile, even when listening

  15. HOW CAN YOU BECOME A MORE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR? Questions?

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