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First Friday Book Synopsis
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
The Six Principles of Influence (also known as the “Six Weapons of Influence”) were introduced in Cialdini’s book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (1984). Cialdini identified the six principles through experimental studies, and by immersing himself in the world of what he called “compliance professionals” – salespeople, fund […].
RapidStart Leadership
OCTOBER 29, 2020
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First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 9, 2016
On Friday, I presented my synopsis of The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly, and my colleague presented his synopsis of CHAOS MONKEYS by… Read More Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini; Competing Against Luck by Clayton Christensen – Coming for the November 4 First Friday Book Synopsis. 12 times a year, 24 books a year, the First Friday Book Synopsis is the place to learn the key content of very good, always useful, business shaping (and life shaping) business books.
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Subtitled The Twelve Technological Forces That Will Shape our Future, Mr. Kelly, one of the founders of Wired Magazine, knows what he is talking… Read More Just to whet your appetite… book selections for upcoming months – (Clayton Christensen; Robert Cialdini; Tim Ferris; and other authors). (Warning: we reserve the right to change these at any time…). Tomorrow, at the October 7 First Friday Book Synopsis: I loved the book I am presenting: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly.
First Friday Book Synopsis
SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
tiny tweaks (can lead to) BIG CHANGES Those words are flashed on the screen near the end of the terrific TED Talk by Amy Cuddy. Her Talk, Your body language shapes who you are, is currently the second most viewed TED Talk ever, and I show it to every one of my Speech classes). It takes us […]. Randy''s blog entries
First Friday Book Synopsis
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
At our November 4 First Friday Book Synopsis, I will present the blockbuster best-seller entitled Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini (Simon & Schuster, 2016). Karl's blog entries Amazon.com first friday book synopsis Influence INFLUENCE AT WORK persuasion Pre-Suasion Psychology of Persuasion Robert Cialdini social psychology University of North Carolina Wall Street Journal
Coaching Tip
JANUARY 16, 2017
Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993). Cialdini social networksRepairing and replacing a damaging workplace culture is tough--largely because people form and join cultures instinctively. Neuroscientist Paul J. Zak set out to shed light on this cultural blindness by measuring the brain activity of people at work. His research uncovered the connection between the release of the feel-good neurochemical oxytocin and the experience of being trusted.
Coaching Tip
MARCH 25, 2014
Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993). Cialdini. cialdini social capital status quo thinking process wayne baker william morrow Before making an important decision, prudent managers evaluate the situations confronting them — and often fall into one of the eight traps of faulty thinking. Researchers have identified a series of flaws in the way we think when making decisions.
LDRLB
JANUARY 6, 2012
Influence by Robert Cialdini. LeaderLab amabile books Burkus cialdini collins hansen harford lists owens pink rummelt suttonThe turn of the New Year seems like the perfect breeding ground for lists. From “Best of [last year]” to “Top Trends for [new year]” these lists seem to pop up everywhere. And why not? The new year is a great time to reflect and set goals to best leverage the clean slate we all share.
First Friday Book Synopsis
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Bob's blog entries "Jedi Mind Tricks: 17 Lesser Known Ways to Persuade People" Carnegie Mellon’s Center for Behavioral Decision Research Dave McClure Don Moore Gary Vaynerchuk John Cialdini Markitekt Peep Laja Coversion XL T1QHere is an excerpt from an article by Peep Laja featured by the Conversion XL website. To read the complete article, please click here. * * * You want to be persuasive. The power to influence people to get what you want is sometimes all it takes to be successful.
First Friday Book Synopsis
JULY 7, 2012
Cialdini Sophocles the ancient library in Alexandria the best pitch is one that offers “truth well told” The Hidden Agenda: A Proven Way to Win Business and Create a Following The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience The Story Factor (2nd Revised Edition
First Friday Book Synopsis
APRIL 4, 2011
Cialdini Robert Morison Ron McMillan Selling to the C-Suite Spelling SPIN Selling Stephen J. After having read and reviewed so many business books, I now share brief comments about what I consider to be the 25 most valuable business insights and the books in which they are either introduced or (one man’s opinion) best explained. Here are 16-20. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT: First, determine which tasks are most important. Then, [.].
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 2, 2016
By Robert Cialdini Social Psychologist, Robert Cialdini, wrote a book called Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion that is a classic and has sold over 3 million copies. If you haven’t read it, put it on your list. He has revised that book several times and written other books since. While I enjoyed them, none lived […]. The post Pre-suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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First Friday Book Synopsis
JANUARY 15, 2012
executives spend too much time with what’s urgent and not enough with what’s important Marriott McDonald's McGraw-Hill Noel Tichy Robert Cialdini Stephen Covey Steve Sashihara The Optimization Edge: Reinventing Decision Making to Maximize All Your Company’s Assets UPS Walmart Warren Bennis
First Friday Book Synopsis
DECEMBER 26, 2011
Cialdini's Influence Innovation: Tom Kelley's The Ten Faces of Innovation James K. Whenever asked to recommend business books, I immediately inquire, “What is the single greatest challenge that you and your organization now face?” ” Of course, responses vary but over time, these seem to be the ten challenges most frequently cited, followed by the book(s) I think will be most helpful. Obviously, “one man’s opinions”…. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP [.].
First Friday Book Synopsis
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Cialdini Ron McMillan Simon Sinek’s Start with Why Steve Johnson The Idea of Innovation The Ten Faces of Innovation The Ultimate Question The Why of Work Tom Kelley Wendy Ulrich Where Good Ideas Come FromAfter having read and reviewed so many business books, I now share brief comments about what I consider to be the 25 most valuable business insights and the books in which they are either introduced or (one man’s opinion) best explained. Here are second five: 6.
First Friday Book Synopsis
AUGUST 12, 2011
Cialdini Shann Nix Terry R. Over the recent years, I have read dozens of excellent books in which their authors offer advice on how to make effective presentations in one form of another (e.g. in-person, teleconferencing, electronically recorded). None offers more and better advice that does As We Speak: How to Make Your Point and Have It Stick, co-authored by [.].
First Friday Book Synopsis
MARCH 19, 2011
Cialdini Shocking Statistics Stephen Denning Steve Jobs TED talk The Leader's Guide to Storytelling: Mastering the Art and Discipline of Business Narrative The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience the space shuttle Challenger disaster; Bill Gates
First Friday Book Synopsis
OCTOBER 20, 2011
Terry R. Bacon is a Scholar in Residence in the Korn/Ferry Institute. Previously, he was founder and CEO of Lore International Institute. He has a B.S. in engineering from West Point and a PhD in literary studies from The American University. He has also studied business and leadership at Goddard College, Roosevelt University, University of [.].
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Pre-Suasion : A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini. Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September. Managing in the Gray : Five Timeless Questions for Resolving Your Toughest Problems at Work by Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging by Charles Vogl. The Cheat Code : Going Off Script to Get More, Go Faster, and Shortcut Your Way to Success by Brian Wong.
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 14, 2021
Cialdini states that human beings are wired to return favors and pay back debts. All leaders have the same goal. Improve the status quo and help people achieve their potential. Leaders influence and inspire people to make positive changes. Start by getting to know your team members—their dreams and goals, as well as their problems and frustrations. Then use these tactics. Set the Example.
Lead on Purpose
FEBRUARY 23, 2013
Many studies have been done about the science of persuasion, and Robert Cialdini is perhaps one of the most respected experts in the field. Let those bygones be bygones and move forward with Robert Cialdini’s six principles of persuasion, which are timeless soft skills that any leader can use regardless of the size or type of organization. Guest post by Brad Zomick. There is no worse feeling then when you are trying to lead a group and no one on the team is taking you seriously.
Engaging Leader
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Featuring vivid examples and drawing on interviews with Seth Godin, Robert Cialdini, and other thought leaders, Stand Out teaches readers how to develop a big idea, leverage existing affiliations, and build a community of followers. Many people in the business world believe that working hard will be enough to move their career forward.
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2016
Pre-Suasion : A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini The author of the legendary bestseller Influence, social psychologist Robert Cialdini shines a light on effective persuasion and reveals that the secret doesn’t lie in the message itself, but in the key moment before that message is delivered. O NCE AGAIN we see that despite our rhetoric, what we are is reflected in our leaders and leadership. Actions have consequences and continuity of character matters.
Coaching Tip
JANUARY 14, 2014
Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion.". "One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule of reciprocation. The rule says that we should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us." Robert B. Generalized reciprocity occurs when one person provides benefit to someone else--such as giving a gift or sharing an idea--without keeping track of its value and without expecting anything in return.
Marshall Goldsmith
APRIL 26, 2019
Another thing that you can do is talked about quite a bit by Robert Cialdini, eminent psychologist, and Jeffrey Pfeffer of the Stanford School of Business. My wonderful friend Dorie Clark , a member of our 100 Coaches organization and a fantastic thinker, is an expert at helping people get their message across in a very crowded marketplace.
Coaching Tip
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993). Consider a skill you want to improve or a subject that you wish to understand better to achieve the success you desire. . See how working deeply on the basics makes it possible for you to hone your skill or deepen your knowledge at the higher levels you are trying to attain. Methodically and thoroughly learn the fundamentals.
Change Starts Here
JANUARY 9, 2014
In his book Influence , Robert Cialdini lists reciprocity as one of the principles of influence. The New Year brings with it the energy to get things done and the intention to make a difference. When that difference is to implement change at work, where should you focus your energy? One area to work on is increasing your influence.
Reality-Based Leadership
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade , by Robert Cialdini. The holidays are almost here and you may be scrambling to find a last minute gift for those on your list, or simply anticipating a bit of a break where you can rest, enjoy family, and rejuvenate yourself for the new year. Why not share the gift of a great book – or take the time to read one for yourself. Go ahead, you deserve it!
Coaching Tip
APRIL 26, 2012
Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993). What is the meaning of life? Our life signature is the tracing of the talents we are given and how we express them in our lives. We are all blessed with a few God-given signature talents. A big part of your life is discovering what these are, then utilizing and applying them to the best of your ability. To clearly define your areas of brilliance, ask yourself a few questions and take some self-assessments.
Coaching Tip
APRIL 1, 2013
Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993). Organizational psychology has long concerned itself with how to design work so that people will enjoy it and want to keep doing it. Traditionally the thinking has been that employers should appeal to workers’ more obvious forms of self-interest: financial incentives, yes, but also work that is inherently interesting or offers the possibility for career advancement.
Coaching Tip
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993) . Most people believe that what is apparent is important, but employers of choice recognize that what is not apparent is most important. .
Harvard Business
AUGUST 15, 2018
As eminent psychologist Robert Cialdini told me , small talk may seem trivial, but it’s actually the cement that creates rapport. That’s because, as Cialdini’s research shows, someone is far more persuasive to you when you like them — and knowing more about them and how you’re similar often hastens that process. Carlo Allegri/Getty Images.
Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
In his seminal book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , Robert Cialdini shares a psychology study showing that once people place their bets at the racetrack, they are much more confident about their horse’s chances than they were just before laying down the bet. How much do you read? For most of my adult life I read maybe five books a year — if I was lucky.
Harvard Business
APRIL 11, 2016
Robert Cialdini’s book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion shows the tremendous benefits to understanding social psychology. A rising young executive found herself strategically ousted in an internal power play. Jill had all the chops to rise to the corner office: consistent top 10% performer, hardworking, intelligent, personable, driven, multilingual, an MBA from a top-tier school. Handwritten thank-you notes from the CEO proudly adorned her wall. What happened?
Harvard Business
JUNE 1, 2017
Robert Cialdini identified six principles of persuasion that can be used in any setting. Funny. Sincere. Motivated. Deeply invested. Those were a few of the words I would’ve used to describe Tendai (his name and some details have been changed), a senior leader at a global manufacturing company, after we met to kick off our coaching engagement. He was on a succession plan for the C-suite and was looking to strengthen his executive leadership skills.
Harvard Business
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Cialdini, PhD, points out that people prefer to say “yes” to those they know and like. As a professional speaker and facilitator for over 20 years, I’ve been introduced more than a thousand times, by countless meeting planners, conference organizers, and team leaders. Nevertheless, most of the introductions have fallen into one of four categories: 1) Flattery: “Deborah needs no introduction.”
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 11, 2012
Robert Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Cialdini's classic on the core principals of persuasion is a sterling example of the cross application of psychological principles to business life. Based on his personal experiences and interviews — with everyone from expert car salesmen to real estate salespeople — Cialdini's book is riveting and, yes, persuasive. Recently, I wrote that leaders should be readers.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
In his book entitled Influence by Robert Cialdini he explains that one of the most influential words in the English language is ‘because’. In providing research and developing training programs for various large corporations about managing change, we find that the biggest stumbling block for employees from top-down is lack of buy-in. Top executives have the vision, but often fail to get buy-in from managers who have to carry out the change initiative.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 11, 2012
Robert Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Cialdini's classic on the core principals of persuasion is a sterling example of the cross application of psychological principles to business life. Based on his personal experiences and interviews — with everyone from expert car salesmen to real estate salespeople — Cialdini's book is riveting and, yes, persuasive. Recently, I wrote that leaders should be readers.
Harvard Business Review
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
As well-known psychologist Robert Cialdini told me during an interview for my book Reinventing You , simply placing diplomas or awards on your office walls can help reinforce your expertise to others. Cialdini saw this powerful effect in action at an Arizona hospital he advised; exercise compliance increased 32% almost immediately after the physical therapy unit started displaying their staff’s credentials.).
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 28, 2014
That’s the same strategy that well-known psychologist Robert Cialdini discovered in his early research on door-to-door fundraising campaigns for the United Way. Cialdini told me in an interview for my forthcoming book. “We We’re all inundated with meeting requests these days. It’s easy to say no to the egregious ones, like the stranger who recently emailed me to suggest that I meet with him on a specific date so I could provide him with free career coaching.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 10, 2014
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. PILOT PROJECT: Another of the major methods of persuasion outlined by Robert Cialdini is the “principle of consistency.”
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