2 Tips to Make People Agree With You ft. NLP Techniques — Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 205

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What if two small shifts in how you speak could make almost anyone more likely to agree with you? In Episode 205 of Daily Persuasion — “2 Tips to Make People Agree With You ft. NLP Techniques” — Joshua Lisec reveals two powerful communication tactics straight from the playbook of NLP (neuro linguistic programming) that instantly increase your influence and create real emotional connection.

Lisec, a New York Times bestselling author and co-author of 97 books, certified hypnotist, and master of persuasion techniques, opens this episode with a deep truth: persuasion is not manipulation. Instead, true persuasion is about using empathy — understanding someone’s emotional reality, meeting them in their frame of mind, and gently leading them toward agreement.

These are not tricks. These are human truths. And that’s exactly what NLP techniques are designed to do.

So, what is NLP exactly? NLP, or neuro linguistic programming, is the science of how language shapes thought. And in this episode, Lisec dives into two NLP tips anyone can use, especially when communicating with logical, rational people who are open to suggestion.

The first tip? Mirror the other person’s final phrase in your response. That’s right — repeat their exact words. Why? Because NLP has proven that words are more than just labels. They are reality. When someone hears their exact phrasing echoed back to them, they feel seen, understood, and aligned with you. This is how master persuaders build rapport instantly — and why Richard Bandler, NLP co-founder, emphasized the importance of mirroring language to create deep connection.

Lisec explains how this plays out in his ghostwriting career. To create bestsellers, he reads negative reviews of similar books to find unmet needs — and then borrows the audience’s own words to write irresistible titles and chapters. It’s a genius application of persuasion psychology and one of many persuasive techniques grounded in the techniques of persuasion in writing.

The second tip? Replace “but” with “and.” It may seem simple, but it’s a game-changer. The word “but” triggers resistance. It cancels everything that came before it. In relationships, especially when trying to build a functional healthy relationship, “but” is an emotional landmine. It divides realities.

Meanwhile, “and” joins them. “Yes, and…” is a core tenet of NLP techniques for relationships and a cornerstone of every solid connection.

When you use “and” instead of “but,” you show you’re not denying or dismissing the other person’s perspective — you’re building on it. This is how you use empathy in action, not just theory. And as Lisec points out, it’s impossible to defend against someone who truly understands you and wants to work with you, not against you.

These two NLP neuro linguistic programming techniques may sound easy — and they are — but don’t underestimate their power. They’re rooted in deep psychology and the same persuasion techniques used in everything from therapy to advertising, negotiation to public speaking.

This episode is packed with insights on:
• Why empathy is the ultimate persuasion hack
• How to mirror language to create instant trust
• The psychology behind “yes, and” vs. “no, but”
• Why some people may be unpersuadable (and what to do about it)
• How to communicate in ways that support a functional healthy relationship

Lisec also reminds listeners to focus on persuading people who are still in their rational minds—those not numbed by ideology, addiction, or disconnection from reality. These are the people you can reach. And the techniques of persuasion in writing and speech you’ll learn today will help you do exactly that.

🎙️ Tune in to Episode 205: “2 Tips to Make People Agree With You ft. NLP Techniques” of Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec and level up your influence, your relationships, and your communication.