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The Law of Reciprocity

Coaching Tip

This tit-for-tat mode of operation can produce success, but it doesn''t invoke the power of reciprocity and so fails to yield extraordinary success.". One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993).

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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

Leading Blog

In this uncertain environment, including the mounting global economic concerns, a humble mindset will be the only thing that will unlock the most promising business, social and economic innovations. Anyone can innovate if given the opportunity and the support. He provides practical tools to “unleash” the hidden creativity in all of us.

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Getting Ahead by Leading Across

Harvard Business Review

Leading innovation within today's organizations demands enlisting and mobilizing others since significant change will in all likelihood impact multiple organizational units. In his classic HBR article, " Harnessing the Power of Persuasion " Robert Cialdini outlines a number of variables involved in an individual's ability to influence others.