Trying Convince Quote by Adam M. Grant
““Instead of assuming that others share our principles, or trying to convince them to adopt ours, we ought to present our values as a means of pursuing theirs. It’s””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk at TEDx, Adam M. Grant, 2018
Present values as tools for others’ goals, not as personal imposition.
In simple terms: Align values with others’ aims.
Key Takeaway
Offer values as means to their ends.
Themes
leadership
influence
values
Mood
motivational
strategic
Type
leadership
ethical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- negotiations
- coaching
Key Concepts
persuasion
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you genuinely align values?
- What’s a value you share with others?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as manipulative if insincere.
