How do you change someone's mind? It's probably the hardest thing you can attempt in any conversation. And yet, our lives are filled with disagreements, big and small, where our goal is to do just that. In this video, I share 6 strategies that I've gleaned from the communication skills literature that I believe will at least give you a fighting chance.

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0:00 The Hardest Thing
0:39 The Bad News
1:31 6 Strategies
1:41 1. Establish Your Goals & Priorities
2:16 2. Anticipate the Mismatch
3:38 3. Manage Their Emotions to Access Their Best Self
4:38 4. Be Openly Ignorant But Ask Great Questions
5:17 5. Prioritise Interests Over Positions
5:48 6. Be a Partner, Not an Adversary
7:06 Bonus Tip: The Key to Success

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