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Jedi Mind Tricks - People Skills for Security Pros

Offered By: YouTube

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Conference Talks Courses Motivation Courses Interpersonal Skills Courses Influence Courses Consensus Building Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Learn powerful people skills and influence techniques inspired by Jedi mind tricks, tailored for information security professionals. Explore the psychology behind effective communication, understand motivation, and master a three-step approach to influencing others. Discover practical strategies for preparing, selling ideas, building connections, projecting confidence, and establishing value. Gain insights on framing solutions, presenting choices, and using compromise effectively. Apply these newfound skills ethically to enhance your effectiveness in the InfoSec field and beyond.

Syllabus

Intro
What is a Jedi
What are Jedi mind tricks
What about InfoSec
Why example
Why does this work?
Understanding motivation
Three steps to influence others
Using Jedi mind tricks
Prepare
Know you audience
Prime the pump
Plan ahead
Control your appearance
Sell your idea
Make a connection
Project confidence
Own mistakes
Be respectful (of everyone)
Establish value
Think win/win
Dispel F.U.D.
Avoid logical fallacies
Build consensus
Ask for help
Stay positive
Frame the solution
Present a choice
Good cop / bad cop
Compromise
Look for a silver lining
Use newfound powers for good


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