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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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Decision Making Scenarios

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

64 Shots : Leadership in a Crazy World by Kevin Roberts In 64 Shots, Roberts draws on the biggest ideas, toughest experiences and greatest influences of his life to present 16X4 stripped down, straight-forward and instantly-absorbable insights on how to bring order to the chaos of business and life. Blog Post ).

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Build a Simple System to Achieve Success

Coaching Tip

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). 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.".

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Givers give without expectation of immediate return.

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.". Rule for Reciprocation: "One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Getting Ahead by Leading Across

Harvard Business Review

Such relationships form the basis of an executive's ability to influence and persuade others and deal constructively with conflict and the differences of opinion that inevitably arise in fast-paced organizations. None of the steps I've described is either easy or foolproof.