In this episode Kurt Mortensen delves into the world of color psychology and its impact on emotions and persuasion. He explores how different colors can trigger subconscious feelings and influence behaviors, both positively and negatively. The discussion includes practical examples such as how color affects appetite, the perception of products, and even the success of sports teams.
Color Psychology: How Color Affects Your Emotions And Why
Kurt also touches on common cognitive biases like the Horn Effect and their impact on persuasion. Listeners are encouraged to be more mindful of color choices in various contexts, from clothing to branding, to enhance their persuasive abilities. The episode wraps up with an engaging “Fact or Fiction” segment about color psychology, sent in by a listener, and a promotion for Influence University.
DEAL OF THE WEEK
Kurt W. Mortensen is an international authority on charisma, negotiation, and building your social influence. Kurt has spent over 20 years researching influence, leadership, sales, persuasive presentations, and he teaches on the university level.
Kurt is the author of Persuasion IQ, Laws of Charisma, and the best-selling book Maximum Influence. His books have been translated into 28 languages. He is also the host of the popular podcast Maximize Your Influence.
Over the years, Kurt has taught hundreds of seminars and workshops worldwide. (Over 20 Countries) He has discovered most people have a great desire to succeed but many times fall short of their goals. Mortensen teaches that professional success, personal relationships, and leadership all depend on the ability to persuade, influence, and motivate others. The key is to get others to want to do, what you want them to do and like doing it.
