3 tactics the most persuasive people use to influence others [Video]

Whether you’re negotiating a pay raise, presenting ideas to your colleagues or convincing your friends to try out a new restaurant in your city, persuasion is an integral part of communication in your daily life.

The most persuasive people are able to prove their point without seeming manipulative or ill-intended. They know how to make their voices heard.

Here are three tactics they use to influence others, according to psychologists and executive coaches.

Sometimes, being persuasive is more about how you say something than what you’re saying. You can make a big impact by making small changes in your word choice, according to Melody Wilding, an executive coach, LinkedIn Learning instructor and author.

Wilding has coached leaders for over 12 years on how to communicate more persuasively, and says that speaking with conviction and authority is key.

“Consider the difference between saying ‘I think we should …’ versus ‘In my …