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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.". Baker explains, "The lesson is that we cannot pursue the power of reciprocity. 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. When it comes to the powerful ideas in our heads and the core values in our hearts, we censor ourselves.” Blog Post ).

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Buy-In – The Imperative Strategy

Strategy Driven

Business Improv: Experiential Learning Exercises to Train Employees to Handle Every Situation with Success by Val and Sarah Gee The secret to business growth is right before your eyes – it’s the creativity and innovation percolating in each one of your employees every minute of every day. Business Improv !

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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.