Lee Warren

with Lee Warren

Persuasion and Communication Expert, Keynote Speaker

Ep. 6019 February 20261:21:23

The Persuasion Expert: How to Persuade Anyone, Negotiate & Build Confidence - Lee Warren

Lee Warren reveals why emotion trumps logic in persuasion, how to build instant trust, and the networking strategies that make real connections effortless.

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Lee Warren reveals why emotion trumps logic in persuasion, how to build instant trust, and the networking strategies that make real connections effortless.

A world-leading persuasion and communication expert, Lee Warren brings a unique background as a magician and mind reader to his work advising senior leaders and global organisations. His approach challenges the common myth that people are persuaded by logic and data, revealing instead how decisions are made emotionally first and justified rationally afterwards.

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Most decisions are made emotionally first, then justified with logic and facts afterwards.

02

True likability comes from focusing entirely on the other person, not yourself.

03

Listening actively makes you more interesting than talking about yourself ever could.

04

Curiosity and Socratic questioning change minds far more effectively than arguments.

05

Great public speakers say more about less and end with a strong punchline, not a soft fade.

06

Don't give yourself time to think before starting a conversation at networking events.

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The Persuasion Expert: How to Persuade Anyone, Negotiate & Build Confidence - Lee Warren

The Persuasion Expert: How to Persuade Anyone, Negotiate & Build Confidence - Lee Warren

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Lee Warren

Lee Warren

Persuasion and Communication Expert, Keynote Speaker

A world-leading persuasion and communication expert, Lee Warren brings a unique background as a magician and mind reader to his work advising senior leaders and global organisations. His approach challenges the common myth that people are persuaded by logic and data, revealing instead how decisions are made emotionally first and justified rationally afterwards.

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