2. Why is keeping a sense of humour important?
Humour is perhaps the greatest technique of communication we can use. But, how it is used is important. People do not wish to be made fun of on a personal level, but they will clearly admit mistakes and learn when they find their own experiences parallels an example from the class. Through humorous metaphors, examples , and maxims, Verbal Judo training helps people remember more specifics than a normal class of just facts and information. It overcomes the overload syndrome.
Research shows people comprehend only fifty percent of what they hear immediately after they hear it and only twenty five percent after forty eight hours. Humour relaxes people and relaxed people remember more of what they hear.
3. Can this training help me earn respect from others?
Yes, without a doubt. The primary cause of failed business ventures, marriages, and good relations with our children is often cited as a lack of communication. Most people want to tell us something for our own good but few know how to correctly approach the subject. They fear offending us so much they instead watch us fall into failure. Verbal Judo teaches how to get their attention without destroying credibility by improving respect, empathy, and tolerance.
4. Why is your training in negotiations called Verbal Judo?
Physical Judo, "The Gentle Way" teaches how to redirect physical energy with maximum effectiveness with minimum effort. Judo does not require the opponent to be injured for it to be effective. Like Judo, Verbal Judo still uses redirection. It differs not in purpose but in application. We use words and principles of persuasion to generate voluntary compliance from people under influences like rage, anger, fear, frustration, and alcohol.
