Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Elements, Traits, and Characteristics of Influential Language

Most leaders use the power of language to inspire and influence people to do something positive or negative. Influential language has to come from a person who mean what they say and know what they want. For someone to influence a person that person has to have a similar mind set or either a weak one that do not know much. Strong minded people would usually be the person who influence the others because they would be the one who mean what they say and explain to others why their mind set cannot be changed. You would have to be a strong believer yourself in whatever it is you are trying to make other people understand. You cannot inspire people when you do not believe or know what it is you are speaking about. Influential language has to come from a person who has the necessary elements, traits, and characteristic to have people believe you.
The necessary elements to influence or inspire other are to understand their point of view and know where they are coming from. Being able to adapt to their environment is very important; showing them that you understand and you are on the same page as them. You have to know how to reason with some people because everybody is not easy to influence. Also the way you stand shows confidence, so standing up straight with the right proper voice can help influence others. When you make hand movement it can show that you are a strong believe in your words and it helps people follow along with the words you are saying. The body and hand movements have to match the tone you are speaking because it lets them know you are for real. Also facial expressions help people feel what you are talking about.
The important traits or characteristics to influence someone are to be able to communicate with others with their own language. Speaking with their language shows that you all are on the same pace you both understand both points of view. Some people may not understand what your point of view is which is why it is always best to respond the correct way. You have to listen to what it is that they want then respond to it in the most polite and positive way to let them know you are on the same page. Knowing the other s situation let the people know you are listen to them and trying to help them out. Adapting to their environment is important, even if it is dealing with babies, children, teens, or adults. Relating to each and every one idea shows that you are on task with the understanding task, so people will probably feel a little more open with you. When people are more comfortable around you and help show them you are convincing them to do what is best for them the will be inspired by you. Whatever it is you are trying to influence them to do or be you have be open minded and try to make them opened minded to help the situation.