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Mar 16
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Greetings, fellow persuaders, lovers of influence, charmers and leaders in communication! I’m April Mack, and I’m excited to be joined by my friends (old and new), as we explore and learn more about sleight of mouth. If you’re like me, you’re not interested in information for information’s sake. You’re undoubtedly interested in gathering the tools necessary to build a really great life! And although we probably differ on the details, most of us can agree that a really great life includes exceptional relationships, health, and of course, finances. as far as I can tell, nobody has all the answers, but knowing how to persuade those around us, and how to recruit key people to our various life causes seems positively essential! Enter: Persuasion. And while we’re at it, why not the unstoppable, seemingly magical, “I love it when you talk to me like that ” kind of persuasion”?
Beginning with a natural interest in persuasion and influence, I’ve spent the last 15 or so years, studying a lot about neuro linguistic programming, and even taken some courses in hypnosis. Some of it helped me a little, and some of it helped me a lot. And some of it, simply put, rocked my world! I’ve long been intrigued by the sleight of mouth patterns first made famous by Robert Dilts, and I also suspected that within these 14 language structures lies a potent secret to mastering persuasion and influence. But let’s face it. They can be confusing. And like so many things in life, recognizing the power of thse techniques is one thing, but understanding how to use them in a meaningful way is another altogether. Furthermore, the sleight of mouth patterns are often presented in a dull or awkward way, and they just don’t feel natural (a real confidence killer when it comes to actually using them)! I knew it wasn’t going to be enough to just memorize them. And odd, unrealistic examples weren’t going to help much either. But if I couldn’t unlock the patterns for myself, then why couldn’t I just forget about them and move on to something else? I knew my unconscious mind was hard at work, trying to crack the code. So I gave the matter another look (and another look, and another look), and in time I made some pretty exciting discoveries! What I’ve learned is what I’d like to share with you here. In the days to come, we’ll take a closer look at nlp sleight of mouth and the 14 language patterns that earned Dilts a place in nlp history.
