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A Culture of Trust

Coaching Tip

Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993). "One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. The rule says that we should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us." Robert B. Source: Paul J. Related articles.

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Build a Simple System to Achieve Success

Coaching Tip

Cialdini, author of The Psychology of Persuasion (William Morrow, 1993). "One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. The rule says that we should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us." Robert B.

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Buy-In – The Imperative Strategy

Strategy Driven

In his book entitled Influence by Robert Cialdini he explains that one of the most influential words in the English language is ‘because’. Here are a few more tips: Present information in small chunks, and check in with the audience. In order to involve and communicate effectively with stakeholders, think like a reporter!

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Keeping Your Clients Loyal, From Wherever You Are

Harvard Business Review

That's where a well-written e-newsletter comes in (check out these tips. Research (see Robert Cialdini's seminal work Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion has shown that once someone has decided they like you and your work, they become committed to that viewpoint — an investment that's only heightened when their support is public.

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Increase the Odds of Achieving Your Goals by Setting Them with Your Spouse

Harvard Business Review

And our experience combined with research we’ve evaluated and other couples we’ve consulted with have led us to a few tips for effective planning as a couple. 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive , authors Robert Cialdini, Noah Goldstein, and Steve Martin explain how making an active commitment directly affects action.

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8 Ways to Read (a Lot) More Books This Year

Harvard Business Review

Amplifying my reading rate has been the domino that’s tipped over a slew of others. I’ve never felt more creatively alive in all areas of my life. I feel more interesting, I feel like a better father, and my writing output has dramatically increased. I’m disappointed that I didn’t do it sooner. Why did I wait 20 years?

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The most powerful strategies when beginning a presentation

First Friday Book Synopsis

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 [.].

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