Everyday Influence Books | Summaries & Audio

Real Influence

by Mark Goulston • 2012

Why listening beats pushing, and how to earn lasting commitment without manipulation.

3.79

442

🔍 Persuasion Psychology 💼 Professional Influence 👂 Deep Listening 🤝 Ethical Influence 🏗️ Relationship Building

Real Influence 89%

Why listening beats pushing, and how to earn lasting commitment without manipulation.

by Mark Goulston 2012

3.79

442 ratings

🔍 Persuasion Psychology 💼 Professional Influence 👂 Deep Listening 🤝 Ethical Influence 🏗️ Relationship Building

The 360 Degree Leader

by John C. Maxwell • 2006

Influence doesn't require a title. A playbook for leading from the middle.

4.16

8k+

🧭 Influence Without Authority ⬆️ Managing Up 🧹 Servant Leadership 🌱 Leadership Development 🤝 Peer Collaboration

The 360 Degree Leader 89%

Influence doesn't require a title. A playbook for leading from the middle.

by John C. Maxwell 2006

4.16

8k+ ratings

🧭 Influence Without Authority ⬆️ Managing Up 🧹 Servant Leadership 🌱 Leadership Development 🤝 Peer Collaboration

The POWER PRINCIPLE

by Blaine Lee • 1997

Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?

4.00

137

🤝 Servant Leadership ⚖️ Ethical Influence 🕊️ Persuasion Without Force 🔗 Power And Relationships 💎 Values-Based Leadership

The POWER PRINCIPLE 89%

Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?

by Blaine Lee 1997

4.00

137 ratings

🤝 Servant Leadership ⚖️ Ethical Influence 🕊️ Persuasion Without Force 🔗 Power And Relationships 💎 Values-Based Leadership

The Gift of Influence

by Tommy Spaulding • 2022

Forget followers. Influence is built one invested, present, promise-kept moment at a time.

3.79

429

🧑‍🏫 Servant Leadership 🤝 Relational Networking 🧭 Influence Without Authority 💬 Intentional Communication 🩹 Vulnerability In Leadership

The Gift of Influence 89%

Forget followers. Influence is built one invested, present, promise-kept moment at a time.

by Tommy Spaulding 2022

3.79

429 ratings

🧑‍🏫 Servant Leadership 🤝 Relational Networking 🧭 Influence Without Authority 💬 Intentional Communication 🩹 Vulnerability In Leadership

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge

by Clay Scroggins • 2017

The title doesn't make the leader. Influence does. How to earn it when you lack authority.

3.72

6k+

🧭 Leading Without Authority 👆 Leading Up 🤲 Servant Leadership ✝️ Christian Leadership 💬 Relationship Influence

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Summary

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge 89%

The title doesn't make the leader. Influence does. How to earn it when you lack authority.

by Clay Scroggins 2017

3.72

6k+ ratings

🧭 Leading Without Authority 👆 Leading Up 🤲 Servant Leadership ✝️ Christian Leadership 💬 Relationship Influence

The small BIG

by Robert B. Cialdini • 2014

Persuasion runs on tiny levers: one sentence, a number, a name. Big arguments rarely move anyone.

3.78

1k+

🤓 Behavioral Economics 🧠 Social Psychology 🧪 Persuasion Science 🤏 Nudge Theory 👥 Social Proof

The small BIG 89%

Persuasion runs on tiny levers: one sentence, a number, a name. Big arguments rarely move anyone.

by Robert B. Cialdini 2014

3.78

1k+ ratings

🤓 Behavioral Economics 🧠 Social Psychology 🧪 Persuasion Science 🤏 Nudge Theory 👥 Social Proof

El libro negro de la persuasión

by Alejandro Llantada • 2013

The ten psychological levers that decide 'yes' before logic shows up, and how to pull them.

3.88

1k+

🧠 Persuasion Psychology 👥 Social Influence 📈 Behavioral Economics 🤔 Cognitive Biases 🤝 Sales And Negotiation

El libro negro de la persuasión 89%

The ten psychological levers that decide 'yes' before logic shows up, and how to pull them.

by Alejandro Llantada 2013

3.88

1k+ ratings

🧠 Persuasion Psychology 👥 Social Influence 📈 Behavioral Economics 🤔 Cognitive Biases 🤝 Sales And Negotiation

Pre-Suasion

by Robert B. Cialdini • 2016

The most powerful moment in persuasion is not when you speak, but the unguarded instant before.

4.00

11k+

🔑 Influence Tactics 👀 Attention Capture 🧠 Priming Effects 💰 Behavioral Economics 🤝 Shared Identity

Pre-Suasion 88%

The most powerful moment in persuasion is not when you speak, but the unguarded instant before.

by Robert B. Cialdini 2016

4.00

11k+ ratings

🔑 Influence Tactics 👀 Attention Capture 🧠 Priming Effects 💰 Behavioral Economics 🤝 Shared Identity

The Butterfly Effect

by Andrews Andy • 2010

Two billion lives saved from famine trace back to one conversation; so does your future.

4.14

3k+

🕰️ Inspirational History 🧭 Purpose Driven Living 🌊 Ripple Effect 🕸️ Interconnectedness 🌳 Legacy And Influence

The Butterfly Effect 88%

Two billion lives saved from famine trace back to one conversation; so does your future.

by Andrews Andy 2010

4.14

3k+ ratings

🕰️ Inspirational History 🧭 Purpose Driven Living 🌊 Ripple Effect 🕸️ Interconnectedness 🌳 Legacy And Influence

The Power of Charm

by Brian Tracy • 2006

The listening, voice, and body language drills that turn charm into a skill anyone can learn.

3.67

1k+

🧠 Social Intelligence 👔 Professional Presence 👂 Active Listening 🕺 Body Language 💬 Conversation Skills

The Power of Charm 88%

The listening, voice, and body language drills that turn charm into a skill anyone can learn.

by Brian Tracy 2006

3.67

1k+ ratings

🧠 Social Intelligence 👔 Professional Presence 👂 Active Listening 🕺 Body Language 💬 Conversation Skills

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

by Robert Fulghum • 1986

Life's most elusive wisdom is hidden in the rules you mastered by age five.

4.00

25k+

📦 Everyday Wisdom 🤝 Common Decency 🌟 Childlike Wonder 🏡 Simple Living 🏘️ Community Building

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Summary

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten 88%

Life's most elusive wisdom is hidden in the rules you mastered by age five.

by Robert Fulghum 1986

4.00

25k+ ratings

📦 Everyday Wisdom 🤝 Common Decency 🌟 Childlike Wonder 🏡 Simple Living 🏘️ Community Building

The Code of Trust

by Robin Dreeke • 2017

What spies know about winning trust: five principles from a former FBI agent.

3.86

551

🧱 Trust Building 🕸️ Strategic Networking 🗣️ Influence Without Authority 🕵️ Human Intelligence 🧠 Emotional Intelligence

The Code of Trust 88%

What spies know about winning trust: five principles from a former FBI agent.

by Robin Dreeke 2017

3.86

551 ratings

🧱 Trust Building 🕸️ Strategic Networking 🗣️ Influence Without Authority 🕵️ Human Intelligence 🧠 Emotional Intelligence

The Soulful Art of Persuasion

by Jason Harris • 2019

Persuasion without the hard sell: generosity, authenticity, and stories that actually stick.

3.87

252

🤝 Ethical Persuasion 👥 Relationship Building 📖 Persuasive Storytelling ✨ Authentic Leadership 🎁 Generosity Mindset

The Soulful Art of Persuasion 88%

Persuasion without the hard sell: generosity, authenticity, and stories that actually stick.

by Jason Harris 2019

3.87

252 ratings

🤝 Ethical Persuasion 👥 Relationship Building 📖 Persuasive Storytelling ✨ Authentic Leadership 🎁 Generosity Mindset

Manipulation

by Deborah Weiss • 2019

Stop pushing. Start reading the hidden motives that turn a no into an ethical yes.

2.79

🧠 Manipulation Psychology 🗣️ Influence Tactics 👀 Body Language 🔍 Personality Profiling ⚖️ Ethical Persuasion

Manipulation 88%

Stop pushing. Start reading the hidden motives that turn a no into an ethical yes.

by Deborah Weiss 2019

2.79

38 ratings

🧠 Manipulation Psychology 🗣️ Influence Tactics 👀 Body Language 🔍 Personality Profiling ⚖️ Ethical Persuasion

New Power

by Jeremy Heimans • 2018

Power spreads through networks, not hierarchies. The blueprint for ideas the crowd will carry.

3.81

2k+

🥊 Power Dynamics 🌐 Network Society ✊ Digital Activism 💡 Contagious Ideas 🤝 Peer Collaboration

New Power 88%

Power spreads through networks, not hierarchies. The blueprint for ideas the crowd will carry.

by Jeremy Heimans 2018

3.81

2k+ ratings

🥊 Power Dynamics 🌐 Network Society ✊ Digital Activism 💡 Contagious Ideas 🤝 Peer Collaboration

Stepping Up

by John B. Izzo • 2011

How taking full ownership, not blaming, rewires your influence in any room you walk into.

3.83

353

🧭 Personal Responsibility 🏢 Workplace Culture 🌟 Everyday Leadership 💪 Personal Agency 🔄 Organizational Change

Stepping Up 88%

How taking full ownership, not blaming, rewires your influence in any room you walk into.

by John B. Izzo 2011

3.83

353 ratings

🧭 Personal Responsibility 🏢 Workplace Culture 🌟 Everyday Leadership 💪 Personal Agency 🔄 Organizational Change

Invisible Influence

by Jonah Berger • 2016

Almost every choice you make was shaped by someone else. You just never noticed.

3.70

4k+

🧠 Social Influence 🛒 Consumer Psychology 🎭 Identity Signaling 🌊 Peer Effects 💰 Behavioral Economics

Invisible Influence 88%

Almost every choice you make was shaped by someone else. You just never noticed.

by Jonah Berger 2016

3.70

4k+ ratings

🧠 Social Influence 🛒 Consumer Psychology 🎭 Identity Signaling 🌊 Peer Effects 💰 Behavioral Economics

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie • 2022

A revised guide to winning cooperation and building trust by making others feel truly valued.

4.38

3k+

🗣️ Interpersonal Skills 👥 People Management 👂 Active Listening 🌟 Positive Reinforcement 💡 Empathetic Persuasion

How to Win Friends and Influence People Summary

How to Win Friends and Influence People 88%

A revised guide to winning cooperation and building trust by making others feel truly valued.

by Dale Carnegie 2022

4.38

3k+ ratings

🗣️ Interpersonal Skills 👥 People Management 👂 Active Listening 🌟 Positive Reinforcement 💡 Empathetic Persuasion

Drunk Tank Pink

by Adam Alter • 2013

Your name, the weather, the color of the walls: invisible forces that decide before you do.

3.56

5k+

🧠 Social Psychology 🕵️ Hidden Influences 📊 Behavioral Economics 🌐 Situationism 🏗️ Environmental Design

Drunk Tank Pink 88%

Your name, the weather, the color of the walls: invisible forces that decide before you do.

by Adam Alter 2013

3.56

5k+ ratings

🧠 Social Psychology 🕵️ Hidden Influences 📊 Behavioral Economics 🌐 Situationism 🏗️ Environmental Design

Human Hacking

by Christopher Hadnagy • 2021

The social engineer's guide to reading anyone, building instant rapport, and ethical persuasion.

3.77

640

🧠 Persuasion Science 🔬 Behavioral Influence 🧩 Personality Profiling 🤝 Rapport Building 🗣️ Nonverbal Communication

Human Hacking 88%

The social engineer's guide to reading anyone, building instant rapport, and ethical persuasion.

by Christopher Hadnagy 2021

3.77

640 ratings

🧠 Persuasion Science 🔬 Behavioral Influence 🧩 Personality Profiling 🤝 Rapport Building 🗣️ Nonverbal Communication

The Art of Being Indispensable at Work

by Bruce Tulgan • 2021

Become the person nobody wants to lose: the art of saying yes only with a plan.

3.62

280

🤝 Workplace Influence 📈 Career Advancement 👐 Servant Leadership 🗣️ Team Communication 🧩 Collaboration

The Art of Being Indispensable at Work Summary

The Art of Being Indispensable at Work 88%

Become the person nobody wants to lose: the art of saying yes only with a plan.

by Bruce Tulgan 2021

3.62

280 ratings

🤝 Workplace Influence 📈 Career Advancement 👐 Servant Leadership 🗣️ Team Communication 🧩 Collaboration

The Art of Quiet Influence

by Jocelyn Davis • 2019

No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.

3.25

652

🤲 Servant Leadership 🤝 Influence Without Authority ☯️ Eastern Philosophy 🧘 Mindful Leadership 🧠 Emotional Intelligence

The Art of Quiet Influence 88%

No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.

by Jocelyn Davis 2019

3.25

652 ratings

🤲 Servant Leadership 🤝 Influence Without Authority ☯️ Eastern Philosophy 🧘 Mindful Leadership 🧠 Emotional Intelligence

The Social Strategist

by Ali Scarlett • 2022

Warmth without power invites pity. Power without warmth breeds enemies. The formula for admiration.

3.90

♟️ Social Strategy 📈 Status Dynamics 🤝 Negotiation Tactics 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🏦 Social Capital

The Social Strategist 88%

Warmth without power invites pity. Power without warmth breeds enemies. The formula for admiration.

by Ali Scarlett 2022

3.90

50 ratings

♟️ Social Strategy 📈 Status Dynamics 🤝 Negotiation Tactics 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🏦 Social Capital

How to Instantly Connect with Anyone

by Leil Lowndes • 2009

Turn strangers into allies with 96 micro-moves for eye contact, body language, and small talk.

3.37

1k+

🧍 Body Language 💬 Small Talk 👋 First Impressions 🤝 Networking 👔 Professional Presence

How to Instantly Connect with Anyone Summary

How to Instantly Connect with Anyone 88%

Turn strangers into allies with 96 micro-moves for eye contact, body language, and small talk.

by Leil Lowndes 2009

3.37

1k+ ratings

🧍 Body Language 💬 Small Talk 👋 First Impressions 🤝 Networking 👔 Professional Presence

This Is Day One

by Drew Dudley • 2019

Leadership is a daily act, not a title. The questions that make it real.

4.18

606

🏠 Everyday Leadership 💎 Values-Driven Leadership 📅 Daily Habits 🦁 Courage And Fear 🌱 Abundance Mindset

This Is Day One 88%

Leadership is a daily act, not a title. The questions that make it real.

by Drew Dudley 2019

4.18

606 ratings

🏠 Everyday Leadership 💎 Values-Driven Leadership 📅 Daily Habits 🦁 Courage And Fear 🌱 Abundance Mindset

The Story Factor

by Annette Simmons • 2000

Six story types that earn trust and move people when facts and data can't.

3.82

3k+

📊 Business Storytelling 🗣️ Narrative Persuasion 🎤 Public Speaking 🤝 Authentic Leadership 👥 Leaders And Managers

The Story Factor 88%

Six story types that earn trust and move people when facts and data can't.

by Annette Simmons 2000

3.82

3k+ ratings

📊 Business Storytelling 🗣️ Narrative Persuasion 🎤 Public Speaking 🤝 Authentic Leadership 👥 Leaders And Managers

How to Influence People

by John C. Maxwell • 2013

The foundation of influence isn't a better pitch; it's character that serves people until they grow.

4.18

904

🛡️ Servant Leadership 🧱 Character-Based Influence 🌱 Developing Others 👂 Active Listening 🔓 Empowering Others

How to Influence People 88%

The foundation of influence isn't a better pitch; it's character that serves people until they grow.

by John C. Maxwell 2013

4.18

904 ratings

🛡️ Servant Leadership 🧱 Character-Based Influence 🌱 Developing Others 👂 Active Listening 🔓 Empowering Others

How to Talk to Anyone

by Leil Lowndes • 1998

92 techniques for every social situation, from the handshake to the follow-up call.

3.66

46k+

🗣️ Social Skills 💬 Interpersonal Communication 🕺 Body Language 🤝 Networking 👋 First Impressions

How to Talk to Anyone 88%

92 techniques for every social situation, from the handshake to the follow-up call.

by Leil Lowndes 1998

3.66

46k+ ratings

🗣️ Social Skills 💬 Interpersonal Communication 🕺 Body Language 🤝 Networking 👋 First Impressions

The Laws of Charisma

by Kurt W. Mortensen • 2010

Most influence is subconscious. The blueprint for building a charismatic presence that triggers it.

3.65

458

🧲 Charisma Skills 🧠 Influence Psychology 🗣️ Communication Skills 💪 Confidence Building 🏋️ Self-Discipline

The Laws of Charisma 88%

Most influence is subconscious. The blueprint for building a charismatic presence that triggers it.

by Kurt W. Mortensen 2010

3.65

458 ratings

🧲 Charisma Skills 🧠 Influence Psychology 🗣️ Communication Skills 💪 Confidence Building 🏋️ Self-Discipline

A Better Way to Live

by Og Mandino • 1990

Twelve daily commitments that build a life of purpose and peace, no perfection required.

4.31

2k+

🏛️ Classic Self-Help 🔨 Work Ethic 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🧗 Perseverance 📅 Daily Practices

A Better Way to Live 88%

Twelve daily commitments that build a life of purpose and peace, no perfection required.

by Og Mandino 1990

4.31

2k+ ratings

🏛️ Classic Self-Help 🔨 Work Ethic 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🧗 Perseverance 📅 Daily Practices

Covert Persuasion

by Kevin Hogan • 2006

Body language, loaded questions, and well-timed stories: the hidden playbook for getting to yes.

3.59

553

🧠 Persuasion Psychology 📊 Behavioral Economics 🔍 Cognitive Biases 🤝 Rapport Building 👥 Social Proof

Covert Persuasion 88%

Body language, loaded questions, and well-timed stories: the hidden playbook for getting to yes.

by Kevin Hogan 2006

3.59

553 ratings

🧠 Persuasion Psychology 📊 Behavioral Economics 🔍 Cognitive Biases 🤝 Rapport Building 👥 Social Proof

You Have More Influence Than You Think

by Vanessa Bohns • 2021

People want to say yes to you. Research shows you underestimate your persuasive power by half.

3.84

521

🧲 Social Influence 🪞 Self-Perception ⚡ Power Dynamics 🗣️ In-Person Communication 🤝 Asking For Help

You Have More Influence Than You Think Summary

You Have More Influence Than You Think 88%

People want to say yes to you. Research shows you underestimate your persuasive power by half.

by Vanessa Bohns 2021

3.84

521 ratings

🧲 Social Influence 🪞 Self-Perception ⚡ Power Dynamics 🗣️ In-Person Communication 🤝 Asking For Help

Enchantment

by Guy Kawasaki • 2011

Winning hearts and minds without tricks: from a genuine smile to a six-sentence email.

3.74

11k+

🕊️ Ethical Influence 🤝 Trust Building 📖 Storytelling In Business 📱 Social Media Strategy 🎤 Presentation Skills

Enchantment 88%

Winning hearts and minds without tricks: from a genuine smile to a six-sentence email.

by Guy Kawasaki 2011

3.74

11k+ ratings

🕊️ Ethical Influence 🤝 Trust Building 📖 Storytelling In Business 📱 Social Media Strategy 🎤 Presentation Skills

365 Ways To Change the World

by Michael Norton • 2005

An almanac of 365 everyday actions that shift corporations, communities, and cultures.

3.92

123

🧶 Micro-Activism 💳 Ethical Consumerism 🌿 Green Living 📅 Daily Action Guides 🤝 Volunteerism

365 Ways To Change the World 88%

An almanac of 365 everyday actions that shift corporations, communities, and cultures.

by Michael Norton 2005

3.92

123 ratings

🧶 Micro-Activism 💳 Ethical Consumerism 🌿 Green Living 📅 Daily Action Guides 🤝 Volunteerism

The Influential Mind

by Tali Sharot • 2017

Facts alone rarely change minds. The brain has a backdoor, and influence knows where it is.

3.91

3k+

🧠 Behavioral Science 🎯 Influence Psychology 🔍 Cognitive Biases ❤️ Emotional Influence 👥 Social Influence

The Influential Mind 88%

Facts alone rarely change minds. The brain has a backdoor, and influence knows where it is.

by Tali Sharot 2017

3.91

3k+ ratings

🧠 Behavioral Science 🎯 Influence Psychology 🔍 Cognitive Biases ❤️ Emotional Influence 👥 Social Influence

How To Deal With Idiots

by Maxime Rovere • 2019

That impossible person isn't broken. They're a context you can learn to read and handle.

3.11

645

🧠 Interpersonal Philosophy 😤 Difficult People 🇫🇷 French Philosophy ⚖️ Power Dynamics 🤝 Conflict Resolution

How To Deal With Idiots 88%

That impossible person isn't broken. They're a context you can learn to read and handle.

by Maxime Rovere 2019

3.11

645 ratings

🧠 Interpersonal Philosophy 😤 Difficult People 🇫🇷 French Philosophy ⚖️ Power Dynamics 🤝 Conflict Resolution

The Yes Factor

by Tonya Reiman • 2010

Master the silent 93 percent of communication that actually sways people.

3.59

160

🧍 Body Language 🎯 Persuasion Techniques 🧠 Subconscious Influence 🔗 NLP Techniques 🤝 Rapport Building

The Yes Factor 88%

Master the silent 93 percent of communication that actually sways people.

by Tonya Reiman 2010

3.59

160 ratings

🧍 Body Language 🎯 Persuasion Techniques 🧠 Subconscious Influence 🔗 NLP Techniques 🤝 Rapport Building

Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager

by Kory Kogon • 2015

No authority, no training, no dedicated team: the project management system for the rest of us.

4.05

2k+

📊 Project Management 🤝 Influence Without Authority 🎯 Stakeholder Management ✅ Team Accountability ⚠️ Risk Management

Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager Summary

Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager 88%

No authority, no training, no dedicated team: the project management system for the rest of us.

by Kory Kogon 2015

4.05

2k+ ratings

📊 Project Management 🤝 Influence Without Authority 🎯 Stakeholder Management ✅ Team Accountability ⚠️ Risk Management

The Art of Persuasion

by Bob Burg • 1998

Eight words that dissolve resistance: scripts for getting your way without leaving enemies behind.

4.03

898

🎭 Ego Management 🤝 Conflict De-Escalation 🗣️ Tact And Diplomacy 💼 Influence Without Authority 🧠 Emotional Decision Making

The Art of Persuasion 88%

Eight words that dissolve resistance: scripts for getting your way without leaving enemies behind.

by Bob Burg 1998

4.03

898 ratings

🎭 Ego Management 🤝 Conflict De-Escalation 🗣️ Tact And Diplomacy 💼 Influence Without Authority 🧠 Emotional Decision Making

Persuasion Psychology

by Akash Karia • 2013

Twenty-six persuasion tools from social psychology, including three words that double compliance.

3.40

🧠 Persuasion Psychology 💼 Sales Psychology 🤝 Influence Skills 📊 Behavioral Economics 🔬 Social Psychology

Persuasion Psychology 88%

Twenty-six persuasion tools from social psychology, including three words that double compliance.

by Akash Karia 2013

3.40

35 ratings

🧠 Persuasion Psychology 💼 Sales Psychology 🤝 Influence Skills 📊 Behavioral Economics 🔬 Social Psychology

The Content Code

by Mark W. Schaefer • 2015

The content flood means yours goes unseen. Six strategies for getting it shared and trusted.

3.83

339

🔥 Content Marketing 📉 Attention Economics 🔗 Social Sharing 🤝 Influencer Outreach 🏗️ Brand Building

The Content Code 88%

The content flood means yours goes unseen. Six strategies for getting it shared and trusted.

by Mark W. Schaefer 2015

3.83

339 ratings

🔥 Content Marketing 📉 Attention Economics 🔗 Social Sharing 🤝 Influencer Outreach 🏗️ Brand Building

The Psychology of Persuasion

by Kevin Hogan • 1996

Why do some people get what they want? Nine predictable laws and how to master them.

3.90

519

💬 Persuasion Techniques 💼 Sales Psychology 👀 Body Language 🧠 Nlp 🤝 Rapport Building

The Psychology of Persuasion 88%

Why do some people get what they want? Nine predictable laws and how to master them.

by Kevin Hogan 1996

3.90

519 ratings

💬 Persuasion Techniques 💼 Sales Psychology 👀 Body Language 🧠 Nlp 🤝 Rapport Building

How To Stop Worrying And Start Living & How To Make Friends And Influence People

by Dale Carnegie • 2016

One book, two legacies: a system to quiet worry, a playbook for making anyone like you.

4.22

349

🗣️ People Skills 😟 Worry Management 🗝️ Influence Without Authority 📚 Classic Self-Help 👥 Human Relations

How To Stop Worrying And Start Living & How To Make Friends And Influence People Summary

How To Stop Worrying And Start Living & How To Make Friends And Influence People 88%

One book, two legacies: a system to quiet worry, a playbook for making anyone like you.

by Dale Carnegie 2016

4.22

349 ratings

🗣️ People Skills 😟 Worry Management 🗝️ Influence Without Authority 📚 Classic Self-Help 👥 Human Relations

Nobody Is Coming to Save You

by Scott Mann • 2024

Human connection is the ultimate strategic asset. A Green Beret's guide to restoring it.

3.83

306

🪖 Special Forces Principles 🤝 Social Capital 🏘️ Community Building 📢 Storytelling For Influence 🧘 Emotional Regulation

Nobody Is Coming to Save You 88%

Human connection is the ultimate strategic asset. A Green Beret's guide to restoring it.

by Scott Mann 2024

3.83

306 ratings

🪖 Special Forces Principles 🤝 Social Capital 🏘️ Community Building 📢 Storytelling For Influence 🧘 Emotional Regulation

Making Habits, Breaking Habits

by Jeremy Dean • 2012

66 days to automatic: the science of making habits stick and why willpower alone keeps failing.

3.69

3k+

🔄 Habit Change 🧠 Unconscious Mind 🏠 Environmental Design 🧘 Mindfulness 🐢 Gradual Change

Making Habits, Breaking Habits 88%

66 days to automatic: the science of making habits stick and why willpower alone keeps failing.

by Jeremy Dean 2012

3.69

3k+ ratings

🔄 Habit Change 🧠 Unconscious Mind 🏠 Environmental Design 🧘 Mindfulness 🐢 Gradual Change

27 Powers of Persuasion

by Chris St. Hilaire • 2010

A political strategist's 27 rules: align the room, soothe the egos, and control the story.

3.78

161

🗣️ Persuasion Tactics 📢 Political Messaging 🪞 Ego Management 🖼️ Strategic Framing 📖 Emotional Storytelling

27 Powers of Persuasion 88%

A political strategist's 27 rules: align the room, soothe the egos, and control the story.

by Chris St. Hilaire 2010

3.78

161 ratings

🗣️ Persuasion Tactics 📢 Political Messaging 🪞 Ego Management 🖼️ Strategic Framing 📖 Emotional Storytelling

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age

by Dale Carnegie • 2011

Carnegie updated for screens: earning trust and influence when body language is no longer there.

3.93

15k+

💻 Digital Communication 🔗 Online Networking 🤝 Interpersonal Skills 🏷️ Personal Branding 🕊️ Conflict Resolution

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age Summary

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age 88%

Carnegie updated for screens: earning trust and influence when body language is no longer there.

by Dale Carnegie 2011

3.93

15k+ ratings

💻 Digital Communication 🔗 Online Networking 🤝 Interpersonal Skills 🏷️ Personal Branding 🕊️ Conflict Resolution

Change

by Damon Centola • 2021

Social change doesn't spread virally. The network margins, not influencers, hold the real leverage.

4.06

940

🕸️ Network Science 🦠 Social Contagion 💡 Diffusion Of Innovation 🏢 Organizational Change ✊ Social Movements

Change 88%

Social change doesn't spread virally. The network margins, not influencers, hold the real leverage.

by Damon Centola 2021

4.06

940 ratings

🕸️ Network Science 🦠 Social Contagion 💡 Diffusion Of Innovation 🏢 Organizational Change ✊ Social Movements

Workplace Poker

by Dan Rust • 2016

Navigate office politics, read your colleagues, and get promoted: the career playbook for realists.

3.95

487

🎭 Office Politics 📈 Career Advancement 👁️ Reading People 📣 Self-Promotion ⚡ Energy Management

Workplace Poker 88%

Navigate office politics, read your colleagues, and get promoted: the career playbook for realists.

by Dan Rust 2016

3.95

487 ratings

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This Is Water

by David Foster Wallace • 2009

The real freedom no one mentions: you get to choose what you see in the checkout line.

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The real freedom no one mentions: you get to choose what you see in the checkout line.

by David Foster Wallace 2009

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39k+ ratings

👁️ Everyday Awareness 🎯 Perception And Choice 💙 Empathy Practice 🤲 Compassionate Living 🕯️ Secular Spirituality

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