How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1144: Getting More of What You Want through the Art of Persuasion with Joshua Bandoch
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Apr 9, 2026 
Joshua Bandoch, persuasion expert and author, shares how to persuade by removing barriers and putting others first. He explains a persuader’s mindset, the power of listening at three levels, and why feelings and stories outlast logic. He also outlines six moral tastes to tailor messages and practical storytelling tips for real-world impact.
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Put Them First And Ask How To Proceed
- Adopt a persuader's mindset by putting the other person first and listening to find overlap.
- Ask open questions like "How do you want to proceed?" so they often propose solutions that match your goal.
Fundraiser Won By Listening Not Pitching
- In fundraising Joshua let a Wisconsin donor talk 85–90% of the time and thought he failed, but the donor said he understood the mission better.
- The donor felt connected because Joshua listened just enough to make it real.
Use Passive Active And Proactive Listening
- Use three modes of listening: passive, active, and proactive to gather info and steer toward shared action.
- Move from open how/what questions to asking for their preferred next steps to get them to recommend what you want.
