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Podcast: Influential U
Episode: When Being Likable Isn’t Enough with Janet Asher Vreeland
Description: We all assume we can play to our strong suits – but what about when those don’t work? How do I influence or gain compliance when being likable is my primary tool – and it sometimes backfires? As we teach it, all personalities experience themselves as both an asset AND a liability depending on the state of the transaction. For example, if we’re brainstorming new possibilities, it doesn’t work for skeptics to chime in with critical standards. However, skepticism is required if we’re making assessments about the value and relevance of something.
In today’s’ interview, our guest, Janet Vreeland...