Create an example in which you use persuasion to influence others. How does this differ from using power to influence?

What will be an ideal response?


Persuasion is the process of influencing anotherperson's values, beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. Persuasiondoes not necessarily require power, which implies authority or control over another.Theconcept of persuasion as influence means that you can bring about change whether ornot you are the more powerful party in a relationship. You can also see that compared
to power, influence requires more effort, creativity, and sensitivity but in the long run
is probably more effective.

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