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In this episode, the focus is on subconscious triggers and how symbols, images, and gestures can influence feelings and behaviors. Kurt discusses how different gestures and symbols can have varied meanings across cultures, like the thumbs up or the okay sign, and their potential impacts. The episode also explores a case study involving Delta Airlines’ strategy to offer compensation following an incident, analyzing whether it was good PR or a legal move.

Additionally, a scholarly article on acts of kindness is examined, highlighting how we underestimate the positive effects of generosity.

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Kurt then provides insights into how marketers use symbols like smiling faces, hearts, and green check marks to create positive emotions and how certain negative images like cracks or dark spaces can deter trust and confidence. There is also advice on choosing the right images for personal branding and marketing to boost persuasion and influence effectively.

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Kurt Mortensen Kurt Mortensen

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.