Belief Quote by Jeffrey Gitomer
“Persuasion occurs when trust and confidence meet belief, risk tolerance, and safety.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sales Bible, 1999
Effective persuasion blends trust, belief, risk tolerance, and safety to influence decisions.
In simple terms: Persuasion needs trust, belief, risk tolerance, and safety.
Build trust and safety to persuade.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- client meetings
- marketing campaigns
- team leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you increase safety for a skeptical audience?
- What role does emotion play in persuasion?
May overlook emotional factors beyond rational risk assessment.