Being Persuasive

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Being persuasive is a great characteristic to have. When people can be persuasive, this can help them go far in the business world. Being able to show others how you think and feel can make audiences believe you and your perspectives. When someone is persuasive, this can help a person get investors or customers to buy the product of the company he or she works for. The best part is that you do not have to naturally be persuasive in order to persuade in business. When starting a presentation for your colleagues, you need to start with the planning. The AIM planning process is the most important process that can be used for any presentation. The more you plan it out, the better the presentation will be and the less nervous you will be …show more content…

I wanted to start the day with a quick meeting and discussion. After talking this week with all of you, I realized that none of you have your bachelor’s degree. My big question is, “Why?!” Getting your bachelor’s degree is an excellent way to help you in your career! Plus, with all of the online schools we have available today, it is easier to go back to school than ever before. Martha, in your current position while meeting clients, isn’t it extremely important be sound knowledgeable and educated? Getting your bachelor’s degree will help you fill that gap and give you the extra confidence you need to excel at your position! I have this statistic from the US department of Commerce, “In 2013, median earnings for full-time year-round working young adults ages 25–34 with a bachelor's degree were $48,500, while the median was $23,900 for those without a high school diploma or its equivalent, $30,000 for those with a high school diploma or its equivalent, and $37,500 for those with an associate's degree. In other words, young adults with a bachelor's degree earned more than twice as much as those without a high school diploma. Now Robert, with your 4 children earning 62% more will be a huge difference and will relieve stress for you and your family. There is a testimonial from a woman in your similar position who decided to go back to school (Best College Reviews, 2012). “I was 32 years old with a full-time job, three kids, and no college degree. There were very few offerings from reputable universities to earn a four-year diploma. The evening, online, and blended classes offered created the flexibility I needed while at the same time providing comprehensive and challenging courses.” See Juan, even though you have a family and limited time, getting your degree is easier than ever and it is definitely worth the effort for 62% more earnings. Getting your bachelor’s degree now will help you in your careers and your personal

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