Name
Influence Without Authority: Jedi Mind Tricks & Research-Based Techniques
Description
Leaders and coaches: Your job is to influence people to change their behavior, not by coercion, but by changing their minds! In this session, you'll learn the surprising and sometimes counter-intuitive results of research into persuasion techniques used by the best negotiators, debaters, coaches, and leaders. You'll learn eight proven and practical methods to increase your influence, even if you're not the boss!
Speakers

Date & Time
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Location Name
Summit 8-9
Session Type
Talk
Track
What if they don’t want my help?
Learning Objectives
1. Apply techniques to maximize your influence, as used by the best negotiators, debaters, coaches and leaders.
2. Identify specific situations where you can apply these persuasive techniques.
2. Identify specific situations where you can apply these persuasive techniques.