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020 Your Professional Jargon Doesn't Work - Sell Snake Oil Instead
Your Professional Jargon Doesn't Work - Sell Snake Oil Instead
Harnessing Persuasion: Lessons from the Snake Oil Game
In this episode, Dr. Tori recounts a playful yet powerful personal experience with a game called Snake Oil.
The game, known for its fun and creativity, becomes a surprising tool for teaching influence and persuasive communication. Dr. Tori narrates how he turned this game into a workshop to help others learn about persuasive speech patterns and communication strategies. Participants of the workshop gain insights into the automatic rapport-building and creative thinking that happens during the game.
The episode explores the contrast between game-time creativity and professional communication, encouraging professionals to bring this playful, tailored approach into their work settings.
Additionally, Dr. Tori highlights the benefit of creating a fun learning environment and how this can enhance retention and application of new skills.
00:00 Introduction: The Unfair Game
00:23 The History of Snake Oil
02:01 How to Play Snake Oil
03:55 Turning the Game into a Workshop
04:55 Lessons from the Workshop
08:49 The Power of Play in Learning
10:03 Conclusion and Invitation
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By Dr. Ed ToriYour Professional Jargon Doesn't Work - Sell Snake Oil Instead
Harnessing Persuasion: Lessons from the Snake Oil Game
In this episode, Dr. Tori recounts a playful yet powerful personal experience with a game called Snake Oil.
The game, known for its fun and creativity, becomes a surprising tool for teaching influence and persuasive communication. Dr. Tori narrates how he turned this game into a workshop to help others learn about persuasive speech patterns and communication strategies. Participants of the workshop gain insights into the automatic rapport-building and creative thinking that happens during the game.
The episode explores the contrast between game-time creativity and professional communication, encouraging professionals to bring this playful, tailored approach into their work settings.
Additionally, Dr. Tori highlights the benefit of creating a fun learning environment and how this can enhance retention and application of new skills.
00:00 Introduction: The Unfair Game
00:23 The History of Snake Oil
02:01 How to Play Snake Oil
03:55 Turning the Game into a Workshop
04:55 Lessons from the Workshop
08:49 The Power of Play in Learning
10:03 Conclusion and Invitation
Additional Links: