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Use the steel man technique to persuade people who disagree with you
Steel manning improves persuasion by presenting an opposing argument in its strongest form before responding. It emphasizes understanding, validating concerns, and then offering a deeper perspective. Techniques like feel-felt-found build empathy and trust. Research shows addressing objections directly increases persuasion and credibility. Limits matter - only raise objections that can be answered and already exist in the audience's mind. This approach leads people toward a conclusion without forcing them to reverse their stance.
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