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"Magic words" explaining the reason for a request or foundation of a decision make others more likely to comply.
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Alissa Haksar
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, AVIXA
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This recent article in CNBC, about how one simple word can yield tremendous influence, really peaked my interest. SPOILER ALERT: that word is because.  By simply explaining the reason for a request or foundation of a decision, others are more likely to comply.  There are some other "magic words" like recommend instead of like that also have a big impact.  See how many of these you can start incorporating into your business and personal interactions! 

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Alissa Haksar
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, AVIXA

I am delighted to be part of the HR Department at AVIXA and an Ambassador of the Jobs Room of the Xchange! I hope to bring my 25+ years of broad-based experience in Human Resources, both in consulting and in-house roles, to our Xchange members as a helpful resource and source of information and best practices. 

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