The Necessary Art of Persuasion by Jay Conger
Read the article The Necessary Art of Persuasion by Jay Conger and write a two page summary (12 pt. font, 1 inch margins) describing the essential steps of effective persuasion, why it’s important - including the benefits of effective persuasion, and how it may apply and or be used in the workplace.
Students should watch the following videos and write two to three paragraphs FOR EACH VIDEO. Paragraphs should be at least 5 sentences long. Each assignment should include a succinct summary of the video, your thoughts about the theory discussed in the video, and the implications or what this could mean for managers and employees in today’s workplace.
Daniel Pink:
1. Animated Video – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc
2. Ted Talk – The puzzle of motivation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkrvAUbU9Y
Greg McKeown:
1. Animated video – Review for Essentialism by Greg McKeown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDKy_O-gmJw&app=desktop
2. NPR interview – Lessons In 'Essentialism': Getting More Out Of Life By Doing Less
http://www.npr.org/2014/07/26/334038029/lessons-in-essentialism-getting-more-out-of-life-by-doing-less