How to get people to do what you want–no arm twisting, blackmail, or other slimy trick required.
Ever wish you were better at getting people to do what you want? You can be. All it takes is practice and desire.
I know this from experience. When I first got involved in the American Society of Journalists and Authors, I quickly learned a few things about freelance writers. They’re (mostly) brilliant. They’re creative and articulate, accustomed to living literally by their wits. But for the most part, they are not joiners. They’re self-motivated, self-directed, and not inclined to go with the flow (or else they’d be working in an office somewhere). They’re individualistic and can be cantankerous. And here I was, trying to get them to follow my lead. Continue reading
