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Decision Making Scenarios

Coaching Tip

Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993). Think about the problem on your own before consulting others. Avoid anchoring your advisers, consultants and others from whom you solicit information. cialdini social capital status quo thinking process wayne baker william morrow' Be open-minded.

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129: Stand Out – How to Be a Thought Leader | with Dorie Clark

Engaging Leader

A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she teaches at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and is a consultant and speaker for clients such as Google, Morgan Stanley, and the World Bank.

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Givers give without expectation of immediate return.

Coaching Tip

s, the consultants who mentor ceaselessly — are inspiring and humbling, even if they are a bit intimidating in their natural expansiveness. Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993). Many of the examples — the selfless C.E.O.’s,

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How to Avoid Loneliness When You Work Entirely from Home

Harvard Business Review

I’ve worked from home since 2006, when I launched my consulting and speaking business. As eminent psychologist Robert Cialdini told me , small talk may seem trivial, but it’s actually the cement that creates rapport. But that may be a mistake.

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Buy-In – The Imperative Strategy

Strategy Driven

In his book entitled Influence by Robert Cialdini he explains that one of the most influential words in the English language is ‘because’. Consulted: provides information and/or expertise. Informed: needs to be notified of results but not necessarily be consulted. Accountable: has authority to sign off.

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Personal Branding for Introverts

Harvard Business Review

One executive at a large consulting firm once asked me how she could be truly authentic in her dealings with others, given how uncomfortable she was when it came to networking; she worried she’d have to put on a smiley, hypersocial façade. Over time, I’ve learned “when to say when” and graciously call it an evening.

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The Fear That's Holding Back Your Business

Harvard Business Review

Indeed, psychologist Robert Cialdini suggests that asking for favors can actually be a powerful way to get people to like you better, because they become invested in your success. You never know when you might need references for a new job or a consulting assignment. Be a reference. Provide a testimonial. Ask for new business.