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Great Books That Grow You: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Rich Gee Group

Unpacking the Science Behind How We're Convinced and How to Use It Ethically As social creatures, we often seek shortcuts to navigate our complex world. Robert Cialdini examines these mental shortcuts and identifies six universal principles that influence our decision-making process.

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Smarten Up: Hone Your EQ Edge

The Practical Leader

” Their cutting wit or biting sarcasm often shows an arrogant, superior attitude that arouses resentment and reduces cooperation. Like artists, effective leaders stimulate our emotions, influence our perceptions, and help us look at situations in new ways. Many “do not suffer fools gladly.” Too many are bully bosses.

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Using Social Media To Help Sustainability Research

The Horizons Tracker

Comprehending the factors that influence the formation of environmental beliefs can assist science communicators in refining their messaging and addressing information gaps or distortions. For their part, sustainability researchers can foster more trust and cooperation by embracing high ethical standards.

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How To Make An Impact In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Impact Players is written for aspiring leaders, striving professionals who want to be more successful at work, increase their influence, and multiply their impact,” explains Wiseman. “It There is a strong work ethic among the high-impact contributors, but it isn’t workaholism, the compulsive need to work incessantly,” says Wiseman.

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You Can Lead…Believe It! (free book giveaway)

Leading with Trust

More specifically, leadership occurs when we engage others in an “influence relationship” that moves those individuals or groups toward the achievement of a particular goal or objective. In that context, leaders are the people who work to establish influence relationships because they know that’s the best way to lead.

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The Toxic Leader

N2Growth Blog

Yet rather than being weeded out, they seem to survive and thrive in an institutional ethic that values by choosing short term greed over longer-term value and culture. The other has values and ethical standards that fit with the corporate culture; she is relational, collaborative and brings out the best in all around her.

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Adversaries into Allies

Leading Blog

Every leader that aspires to be a good leader should read Bob Burg’s book on influence. Unless you are able to influence the way others think and act, your chances for success in any aspect of your life are limited.”. Leadership is intentional influence. Influence becomes manipulation when it is about you.

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