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Influence

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HarperCollins, Jun 2, 2009 - Self-Help - 336 pages

Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book.

You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success.

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Practical advice backed up by research & anecdotes. - Goodreads
Great book with great insight. - Goodreads
Interesting, educational, but a little sad. - Goodreads
The style of writing is breezy and narrative. - Goodreads
Fascinating, impeccably researched, hilarious. - Goodreads
Good introduction to the subject. - Goodreads

Review: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

User Review  - Michiel Krohne - Goodreads

I learned about most of these studies when I was in college, but it was nice to re-read them again. Most of them were conducted during the sixties and seventies, and I wonder if much has changed ... Read full review

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User Review  - James - Goodreads

Look, I'm going to make it easy for you, just go get this book and read it, you can thank me later. Seriously, would I steer you wrong? Read full review

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About the author (2009)

Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D. holds dual appointments at Arizona State University. He is a W. P. Carey Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Regents' Professor of Psychology, and has been named Distinguished Graduate Research Professor. Dr. Cialdini is also president of Influence At Work, an international training and consulting company based on his groundbreaking body of research on the ethical business applications of the science of influence.

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