How to Win Arguments By Not Arguing

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We humans rarely agree. We argue and debate and nothing ever seems to be resolved. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could cut through the clutter and create consensus for your ideas and proposals? Of course it would. But to get there, you have to stop arguing and start asking questions.

In this program, author and Humanist Jennifer Hancock will discuss recent research on how ideas are formed and changed to help you learn how to more effectively persuade people to your point of view. Understanding why and how to turn conversations around using Socratic questioning techniques will help you frame the underlying moral debate to your advantage.

Includes:

3 video lectures

Transcripts

Amount of time required to complete program: ~50 minutes

Learning how to persuade and influence people is an essential life skill. Learning how to influence people without being a jerk is priceless. If you want to learn how to win arguments by not arguing, take this course.

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Objectives

Have a better understanding of how to use the Socratic Method to persuade
Understand what science tells us works to help people change their minds

Instructional level

Multilevel

Requirements

none

Who should take this online course

Who are your target students?
Anyone who wants to learn the art of persuasion
Life Coaches
Conflict Management Professionals

Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1 Welcome 02:48 min
  
  DescriptionWe humans rarely agree. We argue and debate and nothing ever seems to be resolved. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could cut through the clutter and create consensus for your ideas and proposals? Of course it would. But to get there, you have to stop arguing and start asking questions. This course contains 3 short video lectures as well as transcripts of the talk. It takes about 50 minutes to complete the entire program.
Chapter 2: How to Win Arguments Without Arguing
- 1 Lesson 1: The Method 18:34 min
  
  DescriptionLearn how to build trust while sowing doubt through strategic yielding.
- 2 Lesson 2: The Science 13:11 min
  
  DescriptionWhat do scientists say works to get people to change their minds and how can we use that information to our advantage?
- 3 Lesson 3: The Art of Persuasion 19:49 min
  
  DescriptionLearn how to persuade people to see your way of thinking using real life examples of really contentious issues.
Chapter 3: Lecture Notes and Additional Learning
- 1 Lecture Notes and Additional Learning
  
  DescriptionBonus Lecture: Additional Resources Learning how to persuade people and win arguments without being a jerk about it is a skill that takes practice, patience and compassion to master. Here are some resources and links to help you further your learning. Articles: http://humanisthappiness.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-win-argument.html http://humanisthappiness.blogspot.com/2013/01/diversity-of-opinion-matters.html http://humanisthappiness.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-art-of-persuasion.html http://humanisthappiness.blogspot.com/2009/10/logic-matters.html http://humanisthappiness.blogspot.com/2012/06/importance-of-reality.html Moral Jujitsu - http://www.sumogirl.com/sumomambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=743&Itemid=65 Socratic Jujitsu and Children - http://www.sumogirl.com/sumomambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=674&Itemid=65 Books: How to become a really good pain in the ass - https://humanistlearning.com/book-how-to-become-a-really-good-pain-in-the-ass/ The Power of Pause - https://humanistlearning.com/book-the-power-of-pause/ Stop Arguing and Start Working - https://humanistlearning.com/stop-arguing-start-working-book/ Jen Hancock’s Handy Humanism Handbook – https://humanistlearning.com/jen-hancocks-handy-humanism-handbook/ Additional Programs: I have a variety of programs at my website. In particular I recommend: Preparing for Difficult Conversations in the Workplace – Free Ecourse - taught by Kathleen Bartle Conflict Consultant - http://humanistlearning.info/conversations1/ Uncovering and Controlling Your Unconscious Bias – Free Ecourse - no sign up required- https://humanistlearning.com/controlling-our-unconscious-bias.

The Teachlr

Jennifer Hancock

Founder: Humanist Learning Systems