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Great Books That Grow You: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Rich Gee Group

In his seminal book, "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion," Dr. Robert Cialdini examines these mental shortcuts and identifies six universal principles that influence our decision-making process. I frequently recommend this book to my clients — it packs a powerful punch to improve persuasion skills.

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Robert Cialdini on “The Six Principles of Influence”

First Friday Book Synopsis

The Six Principles of Influence (also known as the “Six Weapons of Influence”) were introduced in Cialdini’s book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (1984). A revised edition was published in 2006.

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Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade

Kevin Eikenberry

By Robert Cialdini Social Psychologist, Robert Cialdini, wrote a book called Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion that is a classic and has sold over 3 million copies. He has revised that book several times and written other books since. If you haven’t read it, put it on your list.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2016

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September. Pre-Suasion : A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini. Managing in the Gray : Five Timeless Questions for Resolving Your Toughest Problems at Work by Joseph L. Badaracco Jr.

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Pre-Suasion is November 4 Book Synopsis Selection

First Friday Book Synopsis

At our November 4 First Friday Book Synopsis, I will present the blockbuster best-seller entitled Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini (Simon & Schuster, 2016). This book has been on the Wall Street Journal business-best selling list for two consecutive weeks.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

Leading Blog

Posner have written a new book that examines a fundamental question: How do people learn leadership? The book offers a concrete framework to help individuals of all levels, functions, and backgrounds take charge of their own leadership development and become the best leaders they can be. Kouzes and Barry Z. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Three Simple Things You Can Do Today to Boost Your Influence

Change Starts Here

One area to work on is increasing your influence. Increasing your influence may seem like a long-term undertaking, but there are some simple things you can do to bolster your influence, and you can even start today. Do one or more of the following things to give your influence a boost. Influence'

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