Key Takeaways

Effectively influencing others stems from building trust and engaging in meaningful conversations, not exerting control or authority.

If you want people to listen to you, you have to listen to them, too. It builds your credibility and fosters a deeper connection.

Relationships are built on connection , not control. But when you feel like you’re not being heard or don’t have the power that you want, there’s a good chance you speak louder and take up more space, or gain control by asserting authority. It’s easy to feel frustrated when you don’t feel heard, but you can’t force people to listen.

Engaging in meaningful conversations can spark interest in your ideas. Understanding the art and science of conversations fosters better relational skills, which in turn impact th

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