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| Title | : | Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion |
| Author | : | Robert B. Cialdini |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 320 pages |
| Published | : | December 26th 2006 by Harper Business (first published 1984) |
| Categories | : | Psychology. Business. Nonfiction. Self Help. Leadership. Personal Development. Science |
Robert B. Cialdini
Paperback | Pages: 320 pages Rating: 4.19 | 90624 Users | 3369 Reviews
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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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| Original Title: | Influence: How and Why People Agree to Things |
| ISBN: | 006124189X (ISBN13: 9780061241895) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.19 From 90624 Users | 3369 ReviewsCommentary About Books Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
There are several good passages but unfortunately, the book didn't persuade me.Although this book is informative it is also repetitive. It states that a vast majority of people don't think for themselves and go along with the majority. I might have believed some of that, but I read. Every day more and more web sites open up with alternating viewpoints. Just look at the varying opinions on this book, alone. We are not as easily led and controlled as this book and the current administration would like to think.
A couple of months ago, I read somewhere that when it comes to the psychology of persuasion and influence, Cialdini is the daddy of this subject. I chuckled and moved on. But then, a few days ago I found myself in a bookstore holding this book and heading to the counter. I came back home, and devoured it chapter by chapter, awestruck and flabbergasted by the sheer brilliance of the psychology of persuasion. Cialdini is no novice, apart from being an academic scholar and researcher who conducted
Another one of those business books where it's a good read if you haven't read any others from the same genre but with the same basically formula where they keep repeating information that can be condensed down into a few pages and which every other business book will tell you but of course they'll rephrase it. If you haven't ever thought much about the influence of the way you talk to people and vice versa I'm sure this can be very eye opening. If you're pretty self aware or have contemplated
If you read my reviews with any regularity, you may know I go through periods of reading business / organisation / management / leadership type books. You may also know I generally don't like many of them - ironic given that I write in the business/professional/trade space. This book is an exception and is really very good. I wavered between 4 and 5 stars and I plumped for 5 being in a generous mood today. This book explains how various levers of influence are used to persuade us to do certain
"Just what are the factors that cause one person to say YES to another person?All the weapons of influence discussed in this book work better under some conditions than under others.1. RECIPROCITY - The rule says that we should try to repay, in kind, what another person has provided us.The beauty of the free sample, is that it is also a gift and, as much, can engage the reciprocity rule: many people find it difficult to accept a sample from the always-smiling attendant, return only the
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