In our previous units, you learned about the Persuasion Triad (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) and the Objection Handling Ladder (Listen, Validate, Reframe, Respond). Now, let's practice identifying and using them together.
Engagement Message
This is where the theory becomes real-world skill. Are you ready to start practicing?
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Let's start with the basics. Sort these statements into the correct element of the Persuasion Triad.
Labels
- First Box Label: Ethos
- Second Box Label: Pathos
First Box Items
- My 10 years of experience
- As lead engineer
- Certified expert
Second Box Items
- Imagine the impact
- We all want to feel secure
- This affects our families
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Now, let's identify the steps of the Objection Handling Ladder. Swipe each statement to the step it represents.
Labels
- Left Label: Validate
- Right Label: Reframe
Left Label Items
- "That's a completely fair point to raise."
- "I can see why you'd be concerned about the budget."
- "It makes sense that you're focused on the timeline."
Right Label Items
- "What if we thought about this as a long-term investment?"
- "Another way to look at this is..."
- "Have we considered the cost of not doing this?"
