Category Archives: Influence

Meryl Streep — The “Real Deal” Hillary

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Meryl Streep starts this introduction of Hillary Clinton by mentioning how tough we can be on women. That’s not sour grapes. It’s supported by extensive research. Our choices in clothes, facial expressions, gestures, and walk, to name a few, are … Continue reading →

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No Idea Stands on Its Own

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I’ve always started my persuasion classes with this comment — No Idea stands on its own. That is more true today than in years past. There are so many forms of competition for attention, often with the most inane taking … Continue reading →

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Are You a Seeker of Wisdom?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The blog I posted today at Big Think emerged from my own thinking about the difference between information and wisdom. Perhaps it’s because I have a birthday on the horizon. Birthdays are a good time to assess what’s been learned. … Continue reading →

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Lining Up The Ducks in Persuasion

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As the candidates for the next U.S. presidential election continue to enter the race, the challenge before them is similar one that most of us face everyday at work, persuading children, volunteering, and dealing with family issues.  When we’re trying … Continue reading →

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Is There Still an Art to Connectedness?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As human beings we have a need for inclusion — being connected to others. Professionally, such connectedness can be a considerable advantage as well.  As I wrote in a blog at Big Think today, however, it’s easy to forget that “real” … Continue reading →

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Protecting Yourself From Media Lies

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The poor quality of most televised and print journalism in the U.S. is an issue that is even more concerning as a presidential election draws nearer.  And so I wrote the blog featured today on Huffington Post about how that … Continue reading →

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Speaking Like a Woman at Work

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

A few words on speaking like the “duck” at work — and the latitude to make mistakes on route to your own effective ways of communicating conviction and competence.   KathleenReardon – click here for video excerpt I mention in … Continue reading →

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Was There Media Sleight of Hand in the Hillary Clinton Email Fiasco?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

During the last U.S. presidential campaign period we saw how an attribute usually valued in a candidate was turned into a weakness.  That characteristic was experience.  Hillary Clinton had the experience, Barack Obama offered hope and change.  Experience lost.  In … Continue reading →

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One Lean In Tip Women/Graduates Should Reconsider

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

There is no such thing as a negotiation or conflict strategy good for all occasions.  To the extent that people can work collaboratively, there are several benefits.  Among them is the tendency for people to stick to a solution that … Continue reading →

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Resisting Persuasion Is More Important By The Day

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

On Big Think today I posted a blog about resisting social media and online persuasion. Since much of my career has focused on persuasion, including my first book, Persuasion in Practice, I’ve always been more than intrigued by the novel … Continue reading →

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