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Practicing the Law of Reciprocity

Coaching Tip

"One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule of reciprocation. Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion.". The rule says that we should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us." Using the Law of Reciprocity to Advance Your Business. The Leader''s Role in Vision Development.

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Getting People to Believe in Something They Can’t Yet Imagine

Harvard Business Review

To turn that idea into a reality you have to influence people and gain their support. Traditional influencing theory — as expounded, for example, by Robert Cialdini in Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion — offers “invoking authority” as a way to persuade others to support things that are new to them. Innovation'

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Great Leaders Embrace Office Politics

Harvard Business Review

Handwritten thank-you notes from the CEO proudly adorned her wall. ” CEO biographies and leadership literature perpetuate this “just world” myth. Robert Cialdini’s book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion shows the tremendous benefits to understanding social psychology. What happened?

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New Managers Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Express Their Emotions

Harvard Business Review

Remember that emotions are contagious, and leaders in particular have a strong influence on the team’s mood or group affect. Robert Cialdini identified six principles of persuasion that can be used in any setting. ” We respect authority: “This message comes directly from the CEO, so it’s a priority.”

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The Optimization Edge: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

The Optimization Edge: Reinventing Decision Making to Maximize All Your Company’s Assets Steve Sashihara McGraw-Hill (2011) How to make complex decisions and recommendations about the best way to deploy assets In a book I very much admire, Judgment: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls, Noel Tichy and Warren Bennis assert that what really matters “is (..)

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7 Ways to Capture Someone’s Attention

Harvard Business Review

Consumers consistently rate experts as the most trusted spokespeople , more than CEOs or celebrities. This is a phenomenon Dr. Robert Cialdini calls “directed deference.” Motivating people Influence Communication Managing yourself'