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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Collins Business Essentials) 246 reviews
Robert B. Cialdini
Collins, 2007
A Primer On Automatic Compliance
This book was a total "head trip" for me several years ago when I first read it. In "Influence", Dr. Robert Cialdini describes six "weapons of influence" that, when used, trigger automatic compliance from unsuspecting individuals. These weapons are subtle in that they're based on beneficial tendencies in human psychology that we all have and they work so well that the "victim" believes that the ...
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The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order 20 reviews
Parag Khanna
Random House, 2008
Tried & true maybe?
I watched an interview with the author of this book on PBS with Charlie Rose. He was knowledgeable and interesting so I bought the book. Most of what he writes about is still in the proving stage, time will tell how correct he is.
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The Art of Seduction224 reviews
Robert Greene
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003
History, Psychology, and Philosophy rolled into one.
Robert Greene is a highly talented writer. He uses history and psychology to back up his overall philosophy. The Art of Seduction is interesting both for its many stories and for the alternative philosophy.
Every reader will learn much about themselves in these pages, even if they choose to repress the part of themselves that Mr. Greene is trying to set free from the restrictive morality ...
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The Professional Bachelor Dating Guide - How to Exploit Her Inner Psycho87 reviews
Brett Tate
TPB Publishing, LLC, 2007
Must own asset protection advice
Using the search inside feature, I was immediately hooked. You'll find a very funny book dealing with women in a feminized culture, great social marketing advice for pick ups and for dodging the gold diggers and divorce asset thieves. It's light reading, with some seriously wicked LOLs every few pages. Despite having been around the block for two decades, I still picked up a bunch of stuff that I ...
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The Definitive Book of Body Language81 reviews
Barbara Pease, Allan Pease
Bantam, 2006
A must Have book
This is a must have book. it teaches you the basis of communication and how read people not only with words but with words and body language. each chapter reveals something remarkable. if your a salesperson are some one who wants to communicate effectively with others, get this book!
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Influencer: The Power to Change Anything138 reviews
Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, ...
McGraw-Hill, 2007
Read this book if you want to impact the world
I was invited to a webcast featuring the new book by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxwell, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler, Influencer: The Power to Change Anything, McGraw Hill:New York (c) 2008. I left the room convinced I had to buy it and also give it to two managers as belated Christmas presents. I picked those two not because I thought they needed it most, but rather because I ...
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Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day164 reviews
Joel Osteen
Free Press, 2007
Inspirational
Joel has truly helped me look deep inside myself and has shown me to live a better life by becoming a better me. His book is enlightening and uplifting. Thank you, Joel.
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How to Win Friends & Influence People590 reviews
Dale Carnegie
Pocket, 1998
Buy and Read This Book
A timeless treasure that belongs on every bookshelf. Every person should read this book at least once a year.
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Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive 8 reviews
Noah J. Goldstein, Steve J. Martin, ...
Free Press, 2008
Fascinating insight and easy to read!
I have admired the work of Dr. Cialdini for many years. Yes! is a great addition to the body of knowledge on ethical influence and persuasion. This book is very easy to read and paints a more detailed picture of each of the six principles of persuasion through actual stories and events. I can't tell you how many "ah-ha" moments I had while reading Yes!. This book can be a great jumping-off ...
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The 48 Laws of Power498 reviews
Robert Greene
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000
An amazing work of written genius.
This book distills the essence of power and also gives the reader concrete ways to augment their presence in a world hungry for power.
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How to Win Friends and Influence People8 reviews
Dale Carnegie
Vermilion, 2007
Required reading for any entrepreneur
Paul Graham (Hackers and Painters) has mentioned that an important read for preparing to start your own business is How To Win Friends and Influence People. I'm happy to report that this gem from 1936 is timeless and truly life-changing. I believe Paul's reasons for the recommendation include: the importance of charisma, general rounding out one's personality, and finding ways to get ...
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The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization48 reviews
John C. Maxwell
Thomas Nelson, 2006
Starting over
The 360 Degree Leader has some valuable insight into leadership from anywhere in any organization. Let's face it, even on the bottom we aren't alone and leading at the bottom is still leading. Everyone, everywhere has an opportunity to influence and lead others and doing so may all the difference in the lives of those around us.
Have you ever been "downsized" or found yourself starting over ...
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Subliminal Persuasion: Influence & Marketing Secrets They Don't Want You To Know17 reviews
Dave Lakhani
Wiley, 2008
An Essential Read for those interested in Persuasion
If you're reading this, you're interested in the field of persuasion. I don't know if you're like me, but my bookshelf is full of persuasion and influence books - from Le Bon's The Crowd to Cialdini's Influence - Science and Practice.
And if you're considering buying this book, you might be wondering "Is this just a rehash of the Cialdini influence principles, or an overview of the fabled ...
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I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence207 reviews
Amy Sedaris
Grand Central Publishing, 2006
I like this book.
Dear Amy -
I like your book. No, I love it. No, wait, I totally *heart* it, in fact. It is way awesome. Much like you. I bet you throw the craziest parties. Will you kindly invite me sometime? I know I'm one of those annoying vegans who will totally muck up your dinner menu, but I promise to make it up to you by bringing plenty of booze.
Anyway, back to your book. Why do I *heart* ...
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The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy181 reviews
John J. Mearsheimer, Stephen M. Walt
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007
This is a must read for anyone interested in politics!
Wow! Very impressive! If Mearsheimer and Walt's analysis doesn't convince you of the power of the Israel lobby, one can only conclude that you are either playing without a full deck or you are somehow benefiting from the Lobby's power and want knowledge of the Lobby suppressed.
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Covert Persuasion: Psychological Tactics and Tricks to Win the Game57 reviews
Kevin Hogan, James Speakman
Wiley, 2006
Excellent read for any Salesperson or Public speaker
I am a Kevin Hogan fan after taking one of his seminars, he's the real deal. BTW, I took the seminar on personal referrals of colleagues who he personally helped the year before negotiate a major salary increase.
Back to the book, the chapter on 20 Keys to persuasion in a story should be required reading for anyone in sales and public speaking. You've got to understand why you are telling a ...
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking 927 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Little, Brown and Company, 2005
The Author is a Genius. He is a Thought Leader. He brings new concepts to debate, to the world.
This review will be brief, but decisive. Like the "blink" - the book's namesake.
blink - refers to the first few seconds (really two seconds) or less - moments really - in which split-second decisions are made. Often life and death decisions. Often decisions which are - by their nature - most often based on preconceptions, prejudice, prejudgment, or ingrained - evolved - subconscious ...
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Irresistible Attraction: Secrets of Personal Magnetism45 reviews
Kevin Hogan, Mary Lee Labay, ...
Network 3000, 2000
A Great Read even for those not in Sales!!
I am not technically in sales but this book went way beyond sales to helping improve one's life. It has inspired me to identify my values and follow the process to use those values as the foundation for my daily life. It has also motivated me to make better decisions with how I use my time and how I can create MORE energy by smart choices each day. This book should be on your must read ...
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Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War250 reviews
Tony Horwitz
Vintage, 1999
Hardcore history from the front-lines of an ongoing war
Horwitz's Pulitzer-winning background in reporting from Middle Eastern war zones was useful as he traversed the South in researching and writing Confederates in the Attic. A native of Washington, DC, great-grandson of a Russian Jewish emigrant who spent a princely sum out of his meager earnings to buy a 10-volume photographic history of the Civil War, Horwitz was a Civil War geek who grew out of ...
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The End of Days: Armageddon and Prophecies of the Return (The Earth Chronicles)34 reviews
Zecharia Sitchin
Harper, 2008
Visions or Prophecies?
Visions or prophecies? Probably both...and on each account, the mind runs free..a great book with lots of depth...buy it!!
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