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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Tell me what to do to change your mind."
description: "\"“Tell me what to do to change your mind.”\" — Lisa Desrochers"
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#  Tell me what to do to change your mind.

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> ““Tell me what to do to change your mind.””

[Lisa Desrochers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lisa-desrochers/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages offering to influence someone’s decisions through dialogue

**In simple terms:** Ask how to change someone's mind

Key Takeaway

Seek dialogue to influence

Themes

communication influence empathy

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

- coaching sessions
- negotiations
- personal counseling

Key Concepts

rhetoric behavior change

Questions to Reflect On

- What deeper motivations drive a person’s stance?
- How can you responsibly persuade?

A Different Perspective

Changing minds may require more than a question

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