First step Quote by Anne-Marie Slaughter
““The first step toward persuading others is an evident and sincere willingness to be persuaded yourself.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk, 2015
Persuasion begins with openness to being persuaded; humility fosters influence.
In simple terms: Being open to being persuaded helps you persuade others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to enhance influence.
Themes
leadership
communication
humility
influence
dialogue
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
leadership
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- negotiations
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Cognitive openness
persuasive dynamics
ethical persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you hold firm versus stay open?
- How does humility affect power dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Over‑openness may be exploited by manipulative actors.
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