In our continuing Influence foundations series, this week we look at a technique I call expressing the unseen risk. Face it, we all have blind spots and do appreciate when someone we trust gently and thoughtfully points them out to us. This cast walks you through exactly how to do this. It is critical that you remember that this technique is most effective when a trust based relationship is present. The technique draws upon your experience and ability to understand cause and effect. Essentially, can you proactively identify a risk the other person faces that is "reasonable"? If you can and you can point it out to them the right way, you will become more influential to them. Now, this technique is not specifically about convincing another person about your point of view, it is more about becoming more influential. This is a necessary step to actively influencing another person. The more influential others see us as, the more capable we will be as leaders to influence outcomes.