The talking pad
August 19, 2009 by +Marj Wyatt
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Zig Ziglar taught me about the most powerful way to use a yellow legal pad. He calls it a “talking pad.”
When you’re in a small meeting (you and one or two other people) it’s awkward to use a laptop or Powerpoint, because it destroys the intimacy of the discussion. Basically, it says, “I’m going to talk to the screen and you can watch, okay?”
The alternative is to use a thick pen or marker and a legal pad.
Whenever you mention a number or make an assertion or promise, write it down. The act of writing is a verb, it’s the process of putting it on the page that underlines what you’ve said, that highlights the moment. You’re also creating a record of what you said, which emphasizes that you’re not a weasel.
Salespeople can use this technique as well. Let’s say you’re trying to sell energy-efficient windows. They cost $800 each, the person needs 30, so you’re trying to make a $24,000 sale. That’s a big deal, right?
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