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Want to Be More Persuasive, Starting Today? Research Says Stop Making Statements and Start Asking Questions

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30.09.2026

Want to Be More Persuasive, Starting Today? Research Says Stop Making Statements and Start Asking Questions

Why? Because we all prefer–and are more likely–to persuade ourselves.

EXPERT OPINION BY JEFF HADEN @JEFF_HADEN

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No one ever accomplishes anything truly worthwhile on their own. That’s why every successful person (at least that I know) is often able to persuade and influence the people around them.

The same is true for you: even if just occasionally, you need to be able to convince other people that........

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