Communication Archives - Dr. Jason Jones

The Neuroscience of Storytelling: Become More Engaging and Persuasive

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jason Jones

Using storytelling taps into the brain’s emotional and sensory centers, making it a powerful tool for persuasion and engagement. Neuroscience reveals that stories not only capture attention but also help people connect on a deeper level, making information memorable. Effective storytelling strategies include using relatable narratives, evoking emotions, and leveraging suspense to keep audiences engaged. Stories can overcome cognitive resistance, leading to better retention and action.

How to Harness the Power of Positive Self-Talk

June 12, 2024June 7, 2024 by Jason Jones

You can reverse your self-talk and harness the power of positive self-talk. Two neuroscience-based strategies can help you become more positive and confidence, while leading to higher levels of performance and happiness.

Unlock the Power of Subconscious Communication

August 29, 2023August 28, 2023 by Jason Jones

You can learn how to control your subconscious communication. A special brain network called The Social Brain is the key to becoming a Super Communicator.

How to Avoid Virtual Employee Disengagement

July 9, 2020July 7, 2020 by Jason Jones

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Leaders who are serious about overcoming the major causes of virtual employee disengagement – Disconnection, Distraction, and Deactivation can practice the 3 C’s of Virtual Employee Engagement. Leaders must lead in a different way when leading virtual employees. They must bring the best of themselves in three core practices of Connecting People, Coaching Performance, and … Read more

Power Messages that Activate Potential

December 18, 2018October 10, 2018 by Jason Jones

The statements we make to people during critical times can either support or hinder their potential. That’s why I call these statements “Power Messages.” The event is crystal clear in my memory. I was fifteen years old and a sophomore in high school. I was being driven home after a church youth activity by … Read more

How to Avoid Being Manipulated

September 7, 2019July 29, 2017 by Jason Jones

I was told to wait one more time. I was frustrated. The negotiation started 30 minutes prior and was a slow and tedious process. Most of the time I had spent alone in an office because the salesperson left the room to meet with the sales manager to discuss my offer. This was the third … Read more

Dark Psychology & Manipulation: Are You Unknowingly Using Them?

September 7, 2019July 3, 2017 by Jason Jones

Dark Psychology is the art and science of manipulation and mind control. While Psychology is the study of human behavior and is central to our thoughts, actions, and interactions, the term Dark Psychology is the phenomenon by which people use tactics of motivation, persuasion, manipulation, and coercion to get what they want. While working on my doctorate … Read more

The 2 Most Important Ways to Connect and Influence

September 7, 2019June 23, 2017 by Jason Jones

Do you want to influence and persuade more effectively? If so, you will have to learn how to connect with people in a way that builds trust and this often requires that you make this trust connection quickly! Many of our daily interactions are quick and involve little conversation and exchange of words. A brief, “How’s … Read more

The 5 Most Common Presentation Mistakes

June 28, 2017November 10, 2013 by Jason Jones

Let’s be honest. We all hate sitting through boring presentations and speeches. You know, the ones where the speaker doesn’t seem to know his or her topic well and chooses to read the PowerPoint slides. Or worse, they read their presentation to you from a piece of paper. This is one of the 5 most … Read more

How to Lead Motivating Meetings

June 14, 2016June 23, 2013 by Jason Jones

How many boring meetings have you endured? Dozens, hundreds, dare I say…thousands. It’s unfortunate that meetings have received such a bad rap. Meetings can be informative, inspiring, and motivating, yet so many managers have created them to be tedious and wearisome. Face-to-face meetings are challenging enough as it is, and now with a more dispersed … Read more